Design Wall Monday

What's old is new again.  That's seem to be so true with quilt making.  I had a guild member ask me if I knew about the tessellating pinwheels quilts made with the new Twister ruler.  Since I'd previously taught the pinwheels class a few times, I knew of the technique which is the same technique as Square Dance by Martha Thompson.  

 That reminded me of the quilt I made in 2004, Tessellating Pinwheel based on the technique.

Back then I wanted to make this quilt in queen size.  I collected squares as I cut scraps during the last 6 years, but never got around to making the quilt.  I've used the squares for other projects, but not for the intended use.  So I got the squares and made a small block to test the directions since it's been so long.  I got addicted and made 8 blocks.  I then decided to make a larger panel.  I haven't cut it out yet, but I now have a start on a queen size quilt even though its not exactly how I thought the design would be.  That's okay as the whole point here is to enjoy the process.

 This must have been the week for experiments because I made a few Arrowhead Blocks using Anita Grossman's technique in the Nov/Dec10 issue of Quiltmaker magazine.  It's a really cool way to make these blocks.  It must be some kind of "good scary" thoughts rolling around in Anita's head.  If you haven't seen the technique, please get the magazine and try it.  It's amazing how these blocks are created.

 I finished the top for my African Inspired project.  The only deviation from the pattern was to use traditional card trick blocks in the border corners.  I had so much fun working with the African prints in my collection that I definitely can't wait for the next quilt that I'll make using those fabrics.

 I finished sewing all the leftover pieces from cutting my Drunkard's Path quilt.  I'll put them up with some other crumb blocks I have around here.  One day I'll make a very interesting crumb quilt.

 I also have 10 of 30 Pineapple Nine Patch blocks pieced.  I'll leave this on my design wall so I will not push this project to the side, again.  I really want all the fabric pieces laying around here into a completed top.

Other than throwing the family Halloween party and handing our 95 bags of candy to trick or treaters, that's how my week went.  To see how other quilters spent their week, visit Patchwork Times.
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