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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!

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Bird’s Nest Quilt Block

Posted on August 24, 2012 | 5 comments

Bird’s Nest, found in the perpetual calendar, 365 Quilt Blocks a Year by Nancy Martin, is drafted from a 5 x 5 grid.  You can also find this block listed in BlockBase as #3237.

I came up with a file loaded with designs while playing with Bird’s Nest.  There’s alot one can do with this block.

Just to get started, a simple straight set with borders…blocks set square side-by-side:

Bird's Nest Straight Set

Straight set with borders and an alternate block.

Bird's Nest Straight Set 2

Bird’s Nest set on point, with borders:

Bird's Nest On Point Set

Set on point with an alternate block and borders.

Bird's Nest On Point Set 2

There is so much more one could do.  Value and color, as well as arrangement, sashing, and different borders all could dramatically change the design.

If you EQ, then go have fun!

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Aunt Dinah Quilt Block

Posted on August 10, 2012 | 2 comments

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:

Aunt Dinah Straight Set

And set on point:

Aunt Dinah On Point

Aunt Dinah, with another color added to the mix, and set on point with a plain block:

Aunt Dinah On Point

Dark, reproduction fabrics not your thing?  How about showing off Aunt Dinah in bright fabrics in a straight set?:

Aunt Dinah Straight Set Bright

Lots of fun and possibilities to play with this block!

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