Tag Archives: Nancy Martin calendar blocks

Chisholm Trail Quilt Block

Posted on September 14, 2012 | 4 comments

Chisholm Trail, found in the perpetual calendar, 365 Quilt Blocks a Year by Nancy Martin, is drafted from a 4 x 4 grid. 

Here it is presented in a simple straight set with borders…blocks set square side-by-side:

And in a straight set with sashing:

Chisholm Trail in an on point set with borders:

And set on point with sashing:

Throw in some plain blocks and rotate a few Chisholm Trail blocks:

Don’t stop there!  Use alternate blocks, value and color, and different borders to  completely change the look.

If you EQ, then go have fun!

4 Comments

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , , , , , ,

Children’s Delight Quilt Block

Posted on September 7, 2012 | 4 comments

This week, I am presenting the Children’s Delight quilt block.

This block is drawn with a 5 x 5 grid.  Its asymmetrical design allows for some interesting design options.

Setting the block in a straight set:

Children's Delight Straight Set

Also a straight set, but the some of the blocks have been turned:

Children's Delight Straight Set 2

Children’s Delight in an on point setting:

Children's Delight On Point Set

Plain blocks have replaced some of the Children’s Delight blocks:

Children's Delight On Point Set 2

Children's Delight On Point Set 3

If you like the modern quilts, perhaps this is the block you are looking for.  Have fun with this block; there’s lots to play with!

4 Comments

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , , , , , ,

Carrie Nation Quilt Block

Posted on August 31, 2012 | 4 comments

This week, I present the Carrie Nation quilt block, also included in the Nancy Martin’s 365  Quilt Blocks A Year Perpetual Calendar.

If you have BlockBase, it is listed as number 1105.

The Carrie Nation block is drawn with a 4 x 4 grid.

Using EQ7, here the blocks are in a straight set (set squarely side-by-side):

Carrie Nation Quilt Straight Set

With sashing separating each block:

Carrie Nation Quilt Straight Set 2

What if we turned blocks:

Carrie Nation Quilt Straight Set 3

There are lots of variations that can happen when turning the blocks; I’ve only shown one.

And then there is the on point setting:

Carrie Nation Quilt On Point Set

And turning the blocks:

Carrie Nation Quilt On Point Set 2

This simple little block is so versatile; it is a great one to choose for quick and easy projects, baby quilts, modern quilts and more!

4 Comments

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , , , , , , , , ,