In yesterday’s post, I showed the Country Roads Quilt Block in straight set quilt designs.
Today, let’s look at the block set on point.
Here it is set side by side and on point:
The next sets are also on point, but the Country Roads block has been set with simplified versions of it as well.
I think my border choice needs work, but that is just personal preference (as are many, if not most, aspects of art).
I played a little bit with the Country Road Quilt Block:
I drew the block with a 7 x 7 grid.
It is a terrific chain block! Here is Country Roads set side by side in a straight set:
Rather than look for alternate blocks to pair with it, I experimented with deleting some of the lines in the block to create an alternate block.
The following quilt designs are all created from the Country Roads block and simple variations of it. All are straight sets.
I am sure that there are lots and lots of variations to this block. Take some time to play and see what you can come up with!
Happy quilting!
I am continuing to use up the scraps of hand-dyed fabric by making boxy bags.
You can find the tutorial for the boxy bags in my previous post.
I have made a couple more bags that are not pictured here.
I have also made zip pouches, one for each bag. I found a basic tutorial over at Elm Street Quilts.
I plan on keeping a couple of bags for personal use (I’ve got a trip to Hawaii coming soon!).
The rest of the bags will be Christmas gifts.
I am going to fill them with goodies for the grandkids…the bags are the Christmas wrap! It is going to be fun finding items to fill the bags!
I still have a lot of squares left. I have thought to make pot holders (I do need some), pincushions, and other small items.
Frankly, I’m tired of these squares! Ha, ha! So I am giving them to some creative young ladies.
And I feel great…I am actually thinking ahead for Christmas! No stress!
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