More Crossroads Wheel Blocks

These blocks are fun to make because each one is designed as its own unique palette. Since there is a lot of planning and cutting involved, I can make one block a day, in about three to four hours. 

20 blocks will make a 66 x 80" throw. After consulting with my husband, I've decided to make a 36 block, 98" quilt for our bed. There will be sashing between the blocks. 

Each block has 6 prints in it. So far there's only one repeated fabric among all these blocks, and since it's a center square, that's an easy replacement. I'll definitely have to collect some more fabrics in order to not have repeats among 36 blocks. 

The palette is heavy on teals and corals from light to dark, as well as everything else except purples and yellow greens. Any blues are teal cast, and any pinks are warm, not purplish. 

Some of my prints and templates offer opportunities for fussy cutting. 

The block below is a revision of an earlier block that was too muddy looking, with a khaki floral print for the arms. Much more to my liking now. 

I'm still trying to make the blocks more clashy than matchy-matchy. Some are more so than others, but the overall look is the eclectic vibe I'm going for. 

I foresee some fabric shopping in my future. I am rapidly exhausting my suitable scraps, and in order to continue with no repeated fabrics, I'll have to get some new ones. Oh, darn, fabric shopping...

Only small amounts are needed. The blades take a 3-1/2" WOF strip each of light and dark. The arms take a 2-1/2" WOF strip. The background can be cut from half a FQ or quarter yard and still maintain directionality.  The quarter circles can be cut from a 10" square or a 3-1/2" by 16" scrap if not fussy cut. I'll see if some of my local friends want to trade. 

Linking up with Small Quilts and Doll Quilts 10/20 and Alycia Quilts 10/24