PLAY WITH YOUR BLOCKS

This quilt is the first in a series study exploring blocks, their properties, and how their look can be changed with fabrics that are different colors and different values. Every block in this quilt is the same construction - an Hour Glass Block. But the blocks don't look the same. Some are created with mostly light fabrics, some with mostly medium fabrics, some with all medium fabrics. Patterns are created by altering color and value in the same block design. Secondary designs - the pinwheels in this quilt and the sawtooth type border - can also be created with these blocks. Consider the possibilities, have fun, and play with your blocks!

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This quilt is the first in a series study exploring blocks, their properties, and how their look can be changed with fabrics that are different colors and different values. Every block in this quilt is the same construction - an Hour Glass Block. But the blocks don't look the same. Some are created with mostly light fabrics, some with mostly medium fabrics, some with all medium fabrics. Patterns are created by altering color and value in the same block design. Secondary designs - the pinwheels in this quilt and the sawtooth type border - can also be created with these blocks. Consider the possibilities, have fun, and play with your blocks!
FINISHED QUILT SIZE: 64½" x 96½" FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: 2/3 yard each of 5 medium grays 2/3 yard each of 5 medium golds (but not bright golds) 1 yard each of 5 light grays or tans/creams/beiges Note: Medium values typically have more variation in their appearance than lights and darks. In this quilt, some of my mediums are toward the light direction, but not light (like the light grays and creams). These I would call medium light. Some of my mediums are toward the dark direction, but not dark (like black or navy blue). These I would call medium dark. Others are somewhere in the middle. BACKING: 6 yards BATTING: 70" x 102” SUPPLIES: Sewing machine in good working order Sewing supplies you regularly use such as thread, straight pins, scissors, seam ripper, etc. Rotary cutting equipment: mat (18” x 24”), ruler (6” x 24”), square ruler (9½" x 9½" or larger), and cutter with a sharp blade. Optional, but VERY USEFUL: 8½" x 8½" square ruler. CUTTING From each gray fabric, cut 2 strips, 9½" x 42". From these strips, cut 6 squares, 9½" x 9½". From each gold fabric, cut 2 strips, 9½" x 42". From these strips, cut 6 squares, 9½" x 9½". You will have a total of 60 medium squares. You will use 53 medium squares. From each light fabric, cut 2 strips, 9½" x 42". From these strips, cut 8 squares, 9½" x 9½". You will have a total of 40 light squares. You will use 39. From a single light fabric or from different light fabrics (your choice), cut 4 squares, 8½" x 8½" for the corner blocks.

PLAY WITH YOUR BLOCKS QUILT SERIES © Sandy Bonsib, 2011