9 by 10 blocks, 90 blocks, finishes 81 by 90 inches
Block finishes 9 inches
Solid: Cut one 3 1/2 inch square
Print: Cut two 9 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch rectangles, two 3 1/2 inch squares
Block pressing: away from center square
Assembly
Rows: alternate horizontal and vertical seamed blocks so no internal seams to match. Start every other row with a horizontal seamed block.
Row pressing: press towards vertical seamed blocks.
All blocks will nest.
My design, use at your pleasure.
I chose to keep my directional fabrics directional so the solid seams to hover over a complete print.
I am working on the Whirlygig blocks now where I let everything go every-which-way, appropriate for a whirlygig! (Spellcheck does not like my spelling for whirlygig but I do.)
I am making a similar one to cobbles, bullseye, which has a smaller center square.
Lots in the production line at different stages!
That's a pretty, colorful quilt. I've made a couple of cobblestone quilts. I really enjoyed making them.
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty one in your series! I like that you always mention the pressing part, such an important part.
ReplyDeleteSuch a joyful combination of everything you happened to have around. At least, it looks like that. The solids are the constant so the whole is impressive, but not quite overwhelming,as it could easily be.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to use up your scraps. The solid centers add cohesion and your scraps are a happy mix. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteA classic little block - done in such vibrant pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are so fun! I like how you did take the time and orient the prints in the same direction. The celestial dark blue fabric in the first picture, second block down on the right, I made a baby quilt for my nephew when he was born. I still have some in my stash all those years later. I told my sister that if he ever gets married and has a baby I will make the baby a quilt out of the same fabric.
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