Remember these blocks from last week’s post:
One Union Square quilt block set on point:
And set with sashing:
Let’s mix it up with the altered blocks:
Now I’m likin’ this!
I’d like to see these star blocks in Christmas colors! I’ll be revisiting this Electric Quilt project.
*Clicking on any of the photos will show a larger view.
Last week, I introduced the Medieval Walls quilt block and, with the help of Electric Quilt, explored moving contrast around the block and designing several straight sets.
Here’s a couple more examples of moving value around the block:
Let’s see what the Medieval Wall quilt block looks like set on point.
What happens if more than one combination of this block is used in an on point setting?
It is becoming more interesting to me; I like the illusion of circles formed from the different blocks:
How about changing the background color along with the block variations?
All of these designs, both straight sets and the on point sets, created from one simple block!
There’s more, yet, to create! Color combinations haven’t even been explored…what would this look like in bright and bold colors? Soft pastels? Your favorite football team’s colors? Scrappy?
I’m happy to have Electric Quilt; it is so easy to explore design!
*Clicking on any of the photos will show a larger view.
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This week, we are exploring basic quilt design with the Love in a Tangle quilt block.
This block can be drawn with a 9 x 9 Grid.
If you have BlockBase, it is number 2066.
Let’s see what the block looks like when set side by side in a straight set with borders:
*Clicking on any of the photos will show a larger view.
Let’s add another design element by adding sashing:
Love in a Tangle has alot going for it. The framed center block is an area to showcase a focus fabric, favorite photos, or quilting designs. The sawtooth piecing (triangles) that surrounds the framed blocks provide ‘excitement/movement’.
The block can be colored in any number of ways. I chose to color it in such a way that the blocks will connect. The sashing emphasizes the connection and adds a dimension of depth to the quilt design.
I like the quilt without an alternate block. However, just for fun, I added a nine-patch to the framed blocks.
The next design shows the Love in a Tangle quilt block on point. Often, blocks will become much more interesting when set this way. At the least, you can get a different perspective.
With the sashing and a few alternate blocks, I think the design becomes more interesting:
Lots more alternate blocks added:
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