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Here’s a Thought

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On the left we have a 6 1/2" block.  This was Block #1 in the 2017 Triangle Gatherings Sew Along.  I like it a lot.  

The block on the right has a 4 1/2" version of Block #1, surrounded by star points.  That block is 8 1/2" square.  I am crazy in love with it.  The smaller center block is adorable, and the star points add interest.

Now, imagine these star blocks in a quilt, all with a different 4  1/2" center square.  I think it would be stunning.  It is totally not my idea.  I saw it on the Triangle Gatherings Facebook page.  A brilliant person named Leanne Malzewski came up with this variation.  I think it is so interesting to have the 2017 Triangle Gatherings blocks featured as the center of a star.  And the star points will add a continuity to the different centers.

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Now imagine a diagonal setting.  I tell you, the wheels are turning over here.  Since the star block ends up being rather larger than the  6 1/2" version, I think I would make far fewer of them for a quilt top.  With a diagonal setting you can get away with fewer blocks as well.   I am going to play around with adding in some additional colors:  red, gold, black and more of these dusty blues.  I would use the same background for all the blocks.  

Check back tomorrow and see what I hope to have come up with.

 

33 responses to “Here’s a Thought”

  4. Love your idea and can’t wait to see what you do tomorrow. It’s all contagious!

  5. Love your idea and can’t wait to see what you do tomorrow. It’s all contagious!

  6. Love your idea and can’t wait to see what you do tomorrow. It’s all contagious!

  7. It sounds like a great plan and can’t wait to see what you will show us tomorrow!

  8. It sounds like a great plan and can’t wait to see what you will show us tomorrow!

  9. It sounds like a great plan and can’t wait to see what you will show us tomorrow!

  10. Nicole, You need to look up what Lisa Bongean is doing with her Blockheads setting. Its similar to this idea and so, so gorgeous! Yours are looking gorgeous!!

  11. Nicole, You need to look up what Lisa Bongean is doing with her Blockheads setting. Its similar to this idea and so, so gorgeous! Yours are looking gorgeous!!

  12. Nicole, You need to look up what Lisa Bongean is doing with her Blockheads setting. Its similar to this idea and so, so gorgeous! Yours are looking gorgeous!!

  16. I love this idea. The one on point is just fantastic. Can’t wait to see what you come up with !
    Mary

  17. I love this idea. The one on point is just fantastic. Can’t wait to see what you come up with !
    Mary

  18. I love this idea. The one on point is just fantastic. Can’t wait to see what you come up with !
    Mary

  19. Don’t you just love where your imagination takes you? This block will make a delightful quilts! Looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s pictures!
    Hugs!

  20. Don’t you just love where your imagination takes you? This block will make a delightful quilts! Looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s pictures!
    Hugs!

  21. Don’t you just love where your imagination takes you? This block will make a delightful quilts! Looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s pictures!
    Hugs!