Monday, November 17, 2014

Peppermint Float Variation

I've had this variation of my Peppermint Float pattern {from Simply Modern Christmas} in the back of my mind for a while. I finally created it in EQ7, liked the idea and decided it was time to cut into my precious Cotton+Steel fabric!


The change starts by substituting an alternate 6" square or block for the center star...


A slight change in the sashing creates a background grid for the blocks. I think that has lots of possibilities! The sashing strips are cut 2 1/2" x 10 1/2" with a 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" framing fabric piece on each end.


It's actually a simpler version and went together in a snap!


I decided not to add a border to this one {except for a white background border to float the design}, so this one's ready for quilting! I'm thinking of a simple diagonal grid.

Here's the original quilt from the book...

What do you think of the variation?

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20 comments:

  1. gigiNovember 17, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    WOW!

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  2. CathyNovember 17, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    I love this! I have your original pattern but think I might make this variation myself.

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  3. Pieces of CottonNovember 17, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    I love the sashing!!

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  4. SusanNovember 17, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Oh, I love the grey sashing! It makes for open design giving a space of the stars to shine!

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  5. Donna quiltsNovember 17, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I love the variation - the way the stars float on the background.

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  6. greeneggsNovember 17, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    The variation is simply stunning. The smashing makes it vey elegant. I love the subtle fabric choices for the sashing.. Just perfect!

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  7. DawnNovember 17, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Love it!! Of course, I love your original version, too.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 17, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Oooh yes I love it, the original was great but I love this version so much more!

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  9. quilt for funNovember 17, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    It looks great. I love the sashing.

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  10. BarbeNovember 17, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    awesome, all of a sudden it becomes quite modern looking, the low volume maybe??

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  11. UnknownNovember 17, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    I absolutely love this! The pattern and fabric choices were really perfect. And I love the variations you introduced. Really gorgeous quilt!!

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  12. Rachel @ QuiltineeringNovember 18, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    Wow!! I've always loved the original quilt but I'm liking this one even better. Stunning :)

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  13. UnknownNovember 18, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    LOVE it!! Especially the sashing in white and light gray! Yummm!!

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  14. HilaryNovember 18, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    What a pretty variation on the original pattern!

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  15. KarenNovember 18, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    What a fabulous variation!!

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  16. JessieNovember 20, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    This variation is amazing! I love the way the borders run "behind" the points of the stars. Can't wait to try this on a small wall hanging or something. :)

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  17. KareeNovember 22, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    What do I think? It is fabulous. Looking at things differently takes practice, you help me practice. Thank you for the tutorial!

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  18. KarenNovember 23, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    I really like the low volume grid effect! Really makes the star blocks pop!

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  19. Sew Create It - JaneNovember 25, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    It's stunning!! Lovely job!

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  20. GinnyNovember 27, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Oh yes please! Love the variation!

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