I’ve been playing with the Anvil Quilt Block.
I drew it with a 4 x 4 grid.
If you have BlockBase, it is #2645, but it is not difficult to draw, and is good practice.
Here is what the Anvil quilt block looks like set side by side in a straight set:
Still side by side in a straight set, but the colors have been changed up. Some of the blocks are rotated as well:
Still using only the Anvil block, the next design looks like arrows:
I like it!
Adding sashing strips does make the quilt larger (a popular technique), but I don’t find it very exciting:
I have added a plain block, and a variation drawn from the Anvil quilt block, to the next design. I find this a lot more interesting:
Two more designs:
Which is your favorite? Why? Which is your least favorite? Why?
We’ll see what playing with the Anvil quilt block on point turns up next week.
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My favourite is … ahhh … one of the last three!
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The same Judy. Of course. LOL!
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I love it, Laura! Oh, and you’re on my blog AGAIN! 🙂 http://pillowsalamode.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/go-team-go/
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Thank you Katherine! You are awesome!
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Ooooo – love that arrow design!!!!!! It is very different.
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Wendy, that one is also a favorite of mine. I might just have to make it sometime!
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I want to make a variation on the Anvil block, which by changing up the pieces it becomes a sort of star in a star/diamond pattern.Made of 2 blocks, one is 4 HSTs making a diamond shape, the other is an eight point star with a 4-patch center. Would love to see a tutorial on this. I’m makink it scrappy, except for the large star points which will all be the same color.
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Sandra, your idea sounds intriguing. Thanks for stopping by and sharing! I may have to play with this after work tonight. 🙂
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