Simple block makes interesting quilt pattern

 Good Day, and welcome to my blog.

Stolen hours in my sewing room has led to some block making of a new columns-type quilt.  I saw this pattern on a quilt list I am a member of - Stashbusters on Groups.io.  Its ultimate origin may be on Pinterest. 

In any case I gathered my array of 1930's reproduction fabric scraps, and cut them into 2 inch squares.  I also cut squares of Kona Snow and Kona Charcoal solids.  It starts with a simple block:

With a nice diagonal movement.  The solids are not quite stark white and black but they have a high contrast.  Now, set some blocks together, rotating some blocks:

More nice diagonal movement.  Even better:  Set the blocks on point:

This is the pattern and look that set our internet group talking.  This is working up slowly because with a finished square size of 1.5 inches the blocks are only 6 inches across, finished.  If I do this again I would pick a bigger starting square size, say 3 inches.  I don't know yet how big this will be, but not large as I am using up my precut squares at a fast speed.  I also don't know how I'll finish the edges, but I'll think on that later.

I am using many different fabrics that play well together, and I would recommend that if you want this kind of look.  It doesn't have to be reproduction fabrics - I think modern Tula Pink type fabrics would work well too.

Linking up with Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle and Thread Thursday, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Nina-Marie,  Finished or Not at Alycia Quilts, Oh Scrap at Quilting is more Fun than Housework.

I have a page on Facebook: keep up with my infrequent quilt posts at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Viridian61/347674418583948?ref=hl

Viridian

Tuesday Quilt Project Aug. 9

Now that the big quilt is quilted, I have turned to another project of interest.
I have collected feedsacks and vintage fabric for some time and I have finally started cutting them up for a reproduction project.
I saw a quilt on line - on ebay - a vintage 1930's or 1940's quilt that I could not afford, but I really liked the pattern.  It had five columns of small squares of scrappy fabrics.  White fabric in between.  Below is the beginning of the version I am making.

That is my craft room carpet!  Imagine these columns longer, and against white fabric.  I have quite a ways to go on this!  Luckily I have a large array of vintage fabric, and I have cut many many two inch fabric squares.

I am linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River and Quilt Story as I do most weeks I have porjects to share. Both blog hops have pictures of pretty quilt blocks and other projects.

I have a page on Facebook: keep up with my infrequent quilt posts at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Viridian61/347674418583948?ref=hl

Viridian

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