Hi friends!
Today as part of our Exploring the Basics series, Tammy and I are sharing about our recent block challenge: to remix and reimagine the Hourglass quilt block!
The Hourglass quilt block
The Hourglass quilt block is basically a quarter square triangle (QST) unit.
But, even the simple hourglass or QST block can yield stunning quilts!
This is my pattern called Quarter Turn, a seemingly simple block, yet dynamic quilts!
My favorites are the crib sizes I made…
When I started to redesign the block, I asked myself… What can I do to make the hourglass quilt block more complex? More dynamic by itself? What secondary patterns can I create?
The Remix – color
For color, I am using more fabrics from the Contempo line from Island Batik. This is my 4th Signature line with them and I will share more about it in a couple of weeks.
I choose this mix of fabrics.
So… which came first- the fabrics or the design? This time, while I knew I was using the line, I didn’t know which fabrics from the line I would use or how many I would need until I played around with the design.
The Remix – the block called Walnut
And the design kept changing on me! Just when I thought I knew what the block would be, it said, no you aren’t done yet!
It’s a paper pieced block.
With all these angles, it seemed like the smart way to go!
I pieced the various sections and then I pieced the sections together.
Ta-done! A block!
And like my other remixed blocks this year, I am naming it after the tree for the month so this block is Walnut.
The Quilt
One thing I always like is when blocks created secondary patterns. And that is what this one does. I still have a few blocks to make for my quilt but I think I want to finish this one! My pile of UFOs is growing!
So.. do you like it? Should I turn this one into a pattern?
Head on over to Tammy’s blog post to see her reimagined and remixed Hourglass quilt block! As always, Tammy’s remix is such a unique block!
happy quilting!
Kate
I like it. It looks like you could put a handle on it and make it move like a child’s toy that you put cogs on pegs with and handle and make them go around. The color choice, while bright keeps it grounded. Thanks!
Joan,
How fun! Glad you like it.