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Coronation Quilt Block

Posted on October 5, 2012 | 6 comments

One of the things that I love about Electric Quilt, is the quick and easy way to visualize what a block will look like in a quilt setting.

Today, we are looking at the Coronation block from Nancy Martin’s Perpetual Calendar.

Coronation is drafted from an 8 x 8 grid.

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

And with some plain blocks added:

Those plain blocks open up areas for applique, and to show off quilting. Plain blocks can also alter a design in very pleasing and unexpected ways.

Here is what Coronation looks like in a simple on point set with borders:

I generally find blocks set side-by-side to be very busy designs. I think most blocks really need to be set with an alternate block, whether it be plain or another block.

Here’s the on point setting with some plain blocks added:

I’d like to see this design in red, gold, green and white…I’m seeing Christmas with these stars!

If you have BlockBase, you can play with a variation of the Coronation quilt block.

It is number 4185 and is drafted with a 10 x 10 grid.

Just to visualize, I have alternated both Coronation quilt blocks in a straight set followed by an on point setting.

So go ahead and have fun! Try on different borders, change the color and value, rotate the blocks, and try different block combinati0ns.

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City Streets Quilt Block

Posted on September 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Today, I am presenting, City Streets, also found in the perpetual calendar, 365 Quilt Blocks a Year by Nancy Martin.

City Streets is drafted from a 3 x 3 grid.

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

And, to make it interesting, in a straight set with sashing:

How about adding a few plain blocks:

Plain blocks are opportunities for adding applique or showing off quilting designs.

Here is what City Streets looks like in a simple on point set with borders:

Now let’s try it with sashing and plain blocks:

As always, my intent in presenting these blocks is to introduce you to basic quilt design. There is so much more one could try simply by experimenting with alternate blocks, value and color, and different borders to completely change the look.

Churn Dash Quilt Block

Posted on September 21, 2012 | 2 comments

Churn Dash, found in the perpetual calendar, 365 Quilt Blocks a Year by Nancy Martin, is drafted from a 5 x 5 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 (I like that better):

Churn Dash in an on point set with borders:

And set on point with sashing:

The on point settings are really busy…let’s calm it down with a few plain blocks:

My intent is to introduce you to the Churn Dash block. There is so much more one could try simply by experimenting with alternate blocks, value and color, and different borders to completely change the look.

For instance, I am not a fan of the corner blocks in the border, so I’d switch those out. And I might add another plain border. And how about a different color scheme? So many possibilities!