There are other versions of the Bachelor’s Puzzle Quilt Block, but this is the one included in Nancy Martin’s 365 Quilt Blocks A Year Perpetual Calendar.
If you have Block Base, the block is listed as number 1815b.
It is drawn with a 5 x 5 grid.
Here the blocks are in a straight set (set squarely side-by-side):
And here the blocks are set on point:
Set on point with a plain block:
Very often, I prefer an on point set to a straight set.
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Aunt Dinah, another block found in the perpetual calendar, 365 Quilt Blocks a Year by Nancy Martin, is drafted from a 6 x 6 grid.
Here is Aunt Dinah in a straight set:
And set on point:
Aunt Dinah, with another color added to the mix, and set on point with a plain block:
Dark, reproduction fabrics not your thing? How about showing off Aunt Dinah in bright fabrics in a straight set?:
Lots of fun and possibilities to play with this block!
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The Arrow Crown block is one versatile block! I’m just presenting the block here, but options are limitless. This block could be done very scrappy or, depending upon value placement, emphasis could be placed upon the diagonals or other elements of the design.
The block is an 8 x 8 grid.
If you have Block Base, Arrow Crown is slightly different, and listed as number 1164.
Here is the block with a straight set:
And set on point:
It is a very busy block. You could separate it in a more traditional manner with sashing. You could use plain borders or, again, use value to your advantage. You could also set it with an alternate block.
One more look:
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LC's Cottage 