For March of Block Party, Kristen gave us a really great challenge. She posted this photo and asked us all to come up with the answer.
Needless to say, it took lots of thinking before I got started. I knew I wanted to include curved seams but also the log cabin feeling. We’re all making two blocks so I had to come up with the solution to the equation twice!
Here’s the first block that I came up with:
This was the first time that I’ve ever done curved seams and clearly they aren’t perfect… Things got crazy with me making templates and everything!
And the second block that I made:
To me it kinda looks like there’s a little tv in there. Didn’t do that intentionally…
I’m pretty pleased with them. Especially individually. Together I wonder if they “go” but I hope that they will mix in with all of the other blocks just fine!
Hope that you all have great weekends!
whoa. you are clever!!
I love the rounded square. Its a unique idea!
Wow Alissa – those are fantastic! I love them both – but the bottom one is my favorite. Great job! I’m sure she’ll love them.
those are great!! love what you came up with, you are definately so creative!!
Both very creative interpretations. Good work!
those are great!
Eep! I love this! And I particularly love seeing some of your process — the equation at the beginning is genuius, then the description of how you were mindfully trying to combine all three of your ideas into one. I love it.
I like the TV one, very complex.
Ah, I should never read the other comments first, because now I feel unoriginal, but wow, they’re awesome. I’m especially impressed by how different they look just by moving an outside fabric to the inside and a prominent fabric to a smaller piece. Very creative!
Very cool blocks. That first equation was such a great way to inspire in a really open-ended way and I really liked your interpretations.
nice job!
you did a great job…you should see my studio…templates are strewn all over the place…i’m still working on it. i was hoping to finish before i left for chicago, but i’m not sure i will.
very cool! those challenges are the best – forcing you out of the box!
oh my gosh, that bottom block in the equation is from one of my favorite quilts on flickr! What a great set of instructions. I love that you got an old-fashioned tv screen out of that.
I didn’t see the tv until you said so but that just makes it cuter! Love both of the blocks. Great job!
Fun! And that’s my block there in the center!
I love them Alissa!!!
I think they “go” beautifully!
Rachel
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Mountain Baby Blankets project
I love your take on these blocks! You totally nailed it
Love/Hate relationship with people who challenge my brain. What a creative way to call out for her blocks.