So naturally my colors are black and white. I started with a big fabric pull from stash:
Lots of possibilities there! I added some solid black and white, too, and I came up with a pattern. It's a flowering snowball variation.
It's a very challenging block, with lots of cutting with templates. The block will finish at 9" so those corner curves are 3" radius. The layout will be off-set with lots of partial seams and Y-seams.
This design allows for a little bit of a transparency effect where fabrics appear to cross each other. Choosing just the right values is critical to making it work in black and white.
I created this design in 2001 for a Piecing Group project. My friends made blocks for me using my hand-dyed background fabric and commercial batiks. I'm machine piecing the new black and white version; no time for hand piecing and my hands can't handle it anyway.
Linking up with DrEAMi at MMM Quilts
and with Monday Link Ups:
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Interesting block, I'm looking forward to seeing how you put it together.
ReplyDeleteOh my that would be a very challenging block, but wow you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's such a cool block! Challenging, but rewarding :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your very cool block. I'm a sucker for black and white quilts. You've got a wonderful, interesting block to make up.
ReplyDeleteGreat design! I think it will look fantastic in your black and white fabrics.
ReplyDeleteIncredible block, very worthwhile. Can't wait to see more.
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