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One Union Square Quilt Block

Posted on February 22, 2013 | 9 comments

What can be done with just one block?

  In this case the Union Square Block.

One Union Square

It is drawn with a 6 x 6 grid.

And this is what it looks like set side by side in a straight set:

One Union Square Straight Set

I like it because the blocks form a secondary design where they meet…more stars.

Many times sashing and cornerstones are added to the design.  While this allows one to see the individual blocks (and is an easy way to make a quilt larger for that larger bed), the secondary design is lost.

One Union Square Straight Set 2

What happens when we add lines to the Union Square quilt block?

Now we have more to look at!  It ‘feels’ more energetic.

One Union Square Straight Set 3

What happens if lines are deleted from the block, and we use the variations together?

One Union Square Straight Set 4

I like it!

Let’s add a plain block to the mix.

One Union Square Straight Set 5

I like it more!

*Clicking on any of the photos will show a larger view.

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Old Favorite Quilt Block

Posted on February 16, 2013 | 4 comments

Another block, from Nancy Martin’s 365 Quilt Blocks a Year Perpetual Calendar, that is fun to play with is the Old Favorite quilt block.

Old Favorite Quilt Block

It is drawn with an 8 x 8 grid.

Sometimes we just want a simple calm, masculine looking quilt.  Using just three fabrics (a dark, a medium, and a light), and setting the block in a straight set gives us just that.

Old Favorite Straight Set

And sometimes we want a bright quilt, so I’ve recolored the block.

Old Favorite Quilt Block2

And I’ve set the block in a straight set with an alternate block. Alot more energy is happening now!

Old Favorite Straight Set2

And again, Old Favorite in two colorways, set in a straight set with an alternate block.

Old Favorite Straight Set3

Let’s not forget to play with the on point setting (lots of interesting things can happen when turning a block on point).  Here I have added some plain blocks to the mix.

Old Favorite On Point Set

Much more can be done just by moving color and value around the block.  Have fun playing with this one!

*Clicking on any of the photos will show a larger view.

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Medieval Walls Quilt Block – Part 2

Posted on February 8, 2013 | 4 comments

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.

Medieval Walls On Point Set

Medieval Walls On Point Set 2

What happens if more than one combination of this block is used in an on point setting?

Medieval Walls On Point Set 3

Medieval Walls On Point Set 4

It is becoming more interesting to me; I like the illusion of circles formed from the different blocks:

Medieval Walls On Point Set 5

How about changing the background color along with the block variations?

Medieval Walls On Point Set 6

Medieval Walls On Point Set 7

Medieval Walls On Point Set 8

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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