ltmaker 100 Blocks, Volume 5 Blog Tour. Pictured is the block I designed, "Feng Shui". This asymetrical block, when constructed as shown along with mirror-image blocks, produces a chevron design, enhanced by color placement. For a completely different result, study the quilt top below made with Rowan fabrics: Kaffe Fassett "parasols" and 2 six inch jelly rolls (Rowan "Fire" and "Ocean"). This 106" square top (not yet quilted) features only 4 blocks with an added 10" border, and is named Modern Crazy Quilt. Observe the secondary pattern formed at the juncture of the four super blocks--yet another design element. Use this visual to plan color placement for your quilt. Using this pattern (available soon through Hancock's of Paducah), the strip-sets surrounding the center square are sewn using the full width of the jelly roll fabric (four colors per strip-set), then the strip-set is cut diagonally corner to corner to produce 2 half strip-sets (see strip-set photo). You will need 4 half strip-sets per block for this quilt.Comments are welcome--would love to know your likes and dislikes, and if there are any topics you would like to see posted on Creative Folk Quilting--teaching or creative. If you would like a chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker 100 Blocks, Volume 5, please send your email address to CreativeFolkQuilting@gmail.com and place "Giveaway" in the subject line. All fabrics came from Hancock's of Paducah.
I really like them both, so different. Normally I would like the bright one better, but there's a nice feel to the other. I can see that in a quilt. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showcasing this block! It looks wonderful and so different.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful modern block. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting block. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty block. All those greys really set off the center. Congratulations on being in the magazine. Thanks for the chance in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the first block, I can see so many possibilities with fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics for your blocks. First one caught my eye...Congrats! Thanks for sharing....Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteLove your block and it's possibilities! :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful...and inspiring. I can see so many possibilities with that block! Maybe some embroidery in the center block or even a photograph...a charm square? Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the block with the gradients of black -- looks like the light at the end of the tunnel.
ReplyDeleteI love how the block looks.
ReplyDeleteFind it is a cute block!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of the bottom picture.
ReplyDeleteLove the shading in the black/gray block; I see possibilities. Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteInteresting use of color, and the block is interesting. I could see some great focal print in the center. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove this block. It pulled me in immediately! Thanks for sharing. I'm signing up for your blog!
ReplyDeleteInteresting block! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the vibrant colors used in your block. Excellent choice you made for a lovely block!
ReplyDeleteI really love your block - congratulations.
ReplyDeleteinteresting technique. congrats on having your block in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteLove the movement in your block. Congratulations on being chosen.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and design in your block! Congratulations on being chosen! I have to have this 100 Blocks to add to the other four!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference fabric choices can make in the feel of the block! Great blog showing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and I love the pattern surrounding the block. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow. What an interesting looking block. I really like it. Beautiful job Deborah! And congratulations on being included in Issue 5 of the 100 Blocks issue.
ReplyDeleteYour block is really interesting.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this block! the colors are amazing!
ReplyDeletei can see lots of possibilities with this block. i like your original block. even though i don't like to make a whole quilt with the same blocks, this quilt would look great that way. maybe just a wall hanging. i get so bored making the same block 25+ times in the same fabrics. i like scrappy and controlled scrappy.
ReplyDeleteI love the direction and colors of your block! I cannot wait to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI'm in a monochromatic phase so I tend to favor the greys around the focus fabric center square.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating block! Such possibilites come to mind when thinking just how to use it in a quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow! That block is so crazy and tripy. I love it! I'm all over the monochromatic one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat block! Love it in the monochromatic colors!
ReplyDeleteI love how you use the color to give movement,fantastic!1
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to win a copy of this new edition. I just love the blocks you all make for it:) Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove your block..
ReplyDeleteI like the color combinations I see on your blog. I am going to become a regular reader.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for large print fabrics! Congrats on the inclusion!
ReplyDeleteI liked the top one with the grays and blacks around the colorful block... great idea.
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I Love your Flamingo Wall Quilt and your Sophisticated Trio: Business Card Holders/Eye Glass Case/Wallet Group!
ReplyDeleteLove your block. It's amazing what color and placement can make in a block. Congratulations on having your block included this year.
ReplyDeleteÉ muito trabalhoso e lindo,parabéns.Quero ganhar este livro,obrigada.
ReplyDeleteI love your block! This first one with the different shades of gray is my favorite! :)
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