Happy Friday!!!
This week has just screamed right past me!!! I get up each day, look at my list, go to bed and night and wonder why more things haven't been checked off!!!
Solution - Make a shorter list!! haha!!!
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| My first one - just to make sure I could do it! |
QOV has chosen the Ohio Star Block as their National Block for 2024...
For our next sew day we thought we would sort through our scraps and maybe make a few - but then I got to thinking... what are some of the best ways to Lay out a block like this?
I played a bit in my EQ 8 and here are a few ideas I came up with: ( PS that minty is supposed to be Light Blue)
Me: No - we can't say that.
Him : Why?
Me: Because there are blocks that I don't like and I'm not dumb
Him : How do you know your not dumb?
Me : I married you.
Him: I'll go do chores now..... you win.
But I still do like that layout:
and then I played around and tried this one:
And my eyes hurt.
And that is all going to count as my Not Finished Friday!!! as i will be working on these blocks here and there - probable as Leader/Enders for a while...
Playing in EQ can be so addictive. You came up with some very fun options to set that block. I like the flying geese version just because it's really different. And no, I don't like flying geese, but they are better than HSTS!
ReplyDeleteI like your quilt design !! The ohio star block seems to be my favorite star block. The middle row reminds me of arms stretching out for a hug.
ReplyDeleteThe last layout is a winner!Chuckled over the conversation with Hubby:-)
ReplyDeleteOh I like your winner! You can't go wrong with a good Ohio Star. I actually like that middle rendition AND the flying geese version. Lol on your convo with your hubs. :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome layout options! I really like the first one and the last one. No you have me thinking about these for our local group.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about the QOV National Block for 2024. And I much prefer it with sashings or the alternate hourglass block! Looking forward to your blocks!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Alycia.
ReplyDeleteLike all the designs.
What are your measurements for Hourglass block?
I am there with you about the week flying by, not to mention the month is almost over too!! Thanks for the info about the 2024 QOV block. I remember doing "Just One Star" for MODA years ago and loved that so may try to do some of these this year. Loving all the layouts but particularly the ones with the FG (I'm in the fan camp) and the Hourglass blocks. With that I'm popping out to go pick up Clue #2 of the mystery and will calendar #3 for Wednesday so I remember to pick it up early!
ReplyDeleteI taught my church group flying geese Wednesday and most were not excited to make them. I also think many quilters avoid quarter squares (hour glass units). Your ideas for their use look great.
ReplyDeleteI do like designs where two blocks create a secondary pattern. In this case, the first option is too busy without creating any wonderful secondary goodness. I am not a fan of sashing and cornerstones (just more work, UGH) but in your case it looks absolutely lovely, creating this illusion of circles. That is my favorite. The third is fabulous because it is fast and easy :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including the convo with your DH. I am relieved it is not just me and Paul.
I actually like all of your layout ideas. The one that makes your eyes hurt, I think it's more of a problem of high contrast everywhere -- you have just super light and super dark with no midtones that might calm it all down. But I do like your last version the best for QOV because it looks like Air Force fighter jet planes. I also had no idea that QOV picks a special block every year.
ReplyDeleteFantastic choice! I really liked seeing the process of thought!
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be a pro w/EQ8. Good for you! I like your winner and the previous one w/the sashing and cornerstones.
ReplyDeleteSimple is good, Alycia. That way you can finish MORE quilts! :o))
ReplyDeleteDon't you love how you can test out different theories in EQ8 before committing to fabric. Got a chuckle out of your conversation with your husband. I rather liked the flying geese as an alternate block. If I didn't, I would simply do my own thing.
ReplyDeleteShorter list - I wonder if my husband will notice when I remove cooking and cleaning to shorten mine. HAHAHA!!
ReplyDeleteHi Alycia, that is a great design and quite unique. Best of luck making it!
ReplyDeletePretty Ohio Star block, and I love seeing all your ideas! Your hubby is a hoot.
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