I am either late, or very early. You choose.
Regardless, this week, I played with the Star Crossed Christmas quilt block from Nancy Martin’s Perpetual Calendar.
The block is drawn from a 9 x9 grid.
Here is how it looks in a straight set design:
I opened up the design a bit by adding the Snowball block to it:
There’s room now, for some lovely quilting!
Let’s try another alternate block:
You never know…by trying alternate blocks, you might come up with something that you really love. And you might not.
I deleted the star from the block, as well as the red. Now I have a chain block to use as an alternate with the Star Crossed block:
If you are really sharp, you would notice that I also deleted most of the nine-patches from the Star Crossed block. That gave me three blocks to play with…the original star, a star without the nine-patches (except in the center), and the nine-patches without the star.
Another design, simple, but lovely:
I can see the above design on my table. It doesn’t have to be a full size quilt.
Here’s how the Star Crossed quilt block looks when set on point:
Perhaps you like it better with sashing and cornerstones:
Or perhaps you like it better with more open spaces (to show off your beautiful quilting):
I think I like this one the best, but I could change my mind tomorrow.
LC's Cottage 
I’m with you. I could change my mind tomorrow too. I especially like the ones with a little open areas the best. This is a lovely post. I wish I had time to make some of these designs.
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LOL! As I look at the last one today, I’m thinking that with different colors, I could see a garden! Yes, I like the open areas too. And I also wish I had time to make some of the designs. Ahhhh, but I can…virtually!
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The one you can see on your table would look good on mine too!
The last one would look good as well.
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And again…we agree Judy. I wish we were close neighbors! We’d have some fun with EQ and quilting!
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Laura,
It would be fun to be close neighbours!
I have changed my mind about my favourite … our favourite back then is now second favourite in a tie with the last design, and the one with the three different variations of the block is now my favourite.
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Where Can I find the pattern for the star crossed quilt above?
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Thanks for stopping by Cesar! I don’t know which design in particular that you are referring to (as there are several above), but there is no pattern. I am being encouraged to write one, and I am considering it. 🙂
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I would like the pattern also.
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I haven’t written a pattern, Cindy. I do appreciate your encouragement! I just wrote my first pattern for another design, and this one is on the to-do list.
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Update: I have decided not to write patterns for my designs. At this time in my life, I am simplifying. I’m good if I can create virtual designs. Perhaps there will be a time in my future, but for now, my life just isn’t open to it.
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I would love to purchase your Christmas block. Of, if you do not sell your patterns perhaps you could send me the name of a book I might purchase.
Thank you–they are beautiful.
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Hi Martha! How nice of you to drop by and leave a compliment! I do not sell patterns. I played with this block from the Nancy Martin’s Perpetual Calendar. No book.
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I found this block on Pinterest without all your quilt samples. I didn’t know the size but I started with a 6”center to the star. It made a 18” block. I made a quilt with this block in what is you straight set design. It turned out lovely.
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That is awesome, Sarah! I would love it if you would take the time to send a photo of your quilt!
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I discovered this pattern and fell in love straight away – unfortunately the link doesn’t work – can you help me somehow.
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Hi Beate! I don’t have a link to a pattern for this block. I do not sell patterns.
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So very beautiful!! All of them!!!!
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Thank you for visiting and taking the time to comment, Theresa! 🙂
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I love the one with the snowball added,I’m not one for real busy quilts. Enjoyed seeing how you played around with the designs.
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Thanks Deb! One great thing about design is that there really isn’t a right or wrong…personal taste is just that…personal. It is all fun to what people come up with! 😃
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