Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Big Blocks

I love big blocks {little blocks, too!}. 12" has always seemed the standard for a traditional block. But go bigger and that traditional block takes on a modern look. And with the bigger pieces, our contemporary graphic fabrics get a chance to shine.

My "quilting" machine is still in rehab, so I've been spending my sewing time piecing some big blocks...
They've kind of filled up my design wall!


I'm sure you're familiar with Swoon. It's a 24" block and a favorite. I'll be teaching a Swoon class this Summer at Janie Lou. Details to come!




Next up is a new pattern from Thimbleblossoms, Red Letter Day. This has always been one of my favorite traditional blocks and I love it in a big block size!




And this 18" block is from a pattern called Gathering Flowers Quilt by Anna Maria Horner. The curves are pieced, but pretty easy, since they're gentle curves. I'm having fun pulling lots of scraps for this one!



Do you like making big blocks too?

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12 comments:

  1. ElizabethApril 22, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    All gorgeous! Thanks for showcasing the larger blocks, I like to go bigger too! Admire your fabric combinations!

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  2. CarrieApril 22, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    They're gorgeous! I love them all ~ thank you for sharing, and for the vicarious enjoyment of lovely projects.

    Now for a question - the floral in the background of the first Anna Maria block! What is that - it's gorgeous and I think I need some. :-)

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  3. NicoleApril 22, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I'm working on a quilt with 22.5" finished blocks right now. Only 16 blocks in the whole quilt! It is so much fun.

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  4. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)April 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    oh, I LOVE that AMH block, so pretty! They all turned out great though.

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  5. Live a Colorful LifeApril 22, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    I have made many Swoon blocks, and now I really want to make Red Letter Day, and I'm definitely checking out the AMH block. Your blocks are just luscious!

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  6. C. JaegerApril 23, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Your work is gorgeous! Swoon has been on my to-do list for far too long. Thanks for sharing the inspirational photos!

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  7. CarlaApril 23, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    I'm Swooning over these!!! =)

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  8. SueApril 23, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Great fabric choices, as always.The big blocks really do make the fabrics stand out. Can't wait to see how you put these together.

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  9. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    Great blog nice pictures i really like it..

    Packers & Movers
    Movers & Packers

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  10. bstewMay 3, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Enjoyed your blog can't wait to get the magazine,so I will have all the wonderful blocks in one place...bstewart951@nc.rr.com

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  11. Margo YangMay 3, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful. A lot of great ideas.

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  12. SarahMay 12, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    This post reminds me of the Sir Mixalot rap song "I like big butts". I like big blocks and I cannot lie!! They make a whole quilt top go together so quickly. I've made Swoon and Red Letter Day is on my list.

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