I think my favorite block right now is "Clay's Choice" -- I've made it several times for block exchanges or brown bag projects and I always like the way it looks. Maybe it's because I enjoy political discussions?!
Leanne in chilly Northern Minnesota --great quilting weather!
I got the folding back on the bias idea. Two different blocks come to mind--one is a version of Robbing Peter To Pay Paul, and the other is Cathedral Windows. I don't know if they are folded on the bias, but it is a similar concept of folding edges back to reveal something else and getting a third dimension onto a quilt. Debra in VA See my quilts at
yup, thats it. soggy cheers from summer? wheres the sunshine then, hrmph. enough rain, the garden is growing way too fast. jeanne
i looked and looked but cant find the Broken Band block. is there somewhere online to see it? whats it look like? cheers, jeanne
If you're interested in 3D and folded-back curve quilts here's a few books that use these techniques:
Curves from folding back on the bias -
Peeled-Back Patchwork: Curves Without Piecing (good basics, nice designs)
Other 3D -
Three-Dimensional Pieced Quilts
Howdy!
Same here, log cabin, followed by the pinwheel--which is actually just playing with 1/2 square triangles, which I love. The versatility of being able to turn a block sideways and give the whole plan a new look appeals to me.
Ragmop/Sandy
ta, cher, tis a bit like pineapple but might be able to 3D it. will sure thunk it over to see how i'd do that. ta again, jeanne
oh hot damn, cher. some of those i've seen, others not so will keep me out of mischief for a wee bit eh. thanks for the links. cheers, jeanne
These are books I have here (bar one of the Origami Quilting books). All have something interesting to offer. Email me if you need more detail on any of them.
Hiya Sandy
Are you really really REALLY sure that you want to get me started on the no-phone subject???? I think I'll answer for you; you DON'T!
When you unfortunately have to deal with a company that holds the monopoly, things like this happen!!! Libraries can be fun places!!!!
BTW; your secrete sister thank you package will go out on Thursday (that is the first day I can get to the PO - which in my town opens Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 14:30 pm; I work 8.00 am to 15.00 pm!).
Claudia
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