I think I found a new Block that I have accidentally become addicted to.
I've made it before, but when I started my Blocks in September, I think.... well, I might have proof, that it sparked something. I WILL NEVER give up my beloved Churn Dash - but heck fire - these are SO fun!!!
Are you ready for the spiral? In september I started making these with my 5 inch square box - I thought to clean it out. ( THOUGHT is the main word there)
But then... I saw my Patriotic plaids - and I turned my whole QOV group on to them. While they were making blocks I was SURE that I could do a whole Quilt in Patriotic Plaids....
Here is my Progress report: Did you know I would need 80 blocks to make a QOV sized quilt? Me neither - I didn't really think to do the math before I started... Rookie mistake -
Wait - did you want proof that I am addicted???
I had a few blocks in my pile from when I originally started - so I pulled the Pink blocks, and then I pulled my pink 5 inch squares out....
I now have a Pink Diamond Chain quilt ( or Pink Buckeye Beauty ) I have to say Pink Diamonds sounds better... richer haha!
Now Hopefully this will be a top by the end of today!!
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They're both beautiful! I start scrappy quilts all the time without doing the math. Sometimes a woman just needs to be wild!
ReplyDeleteThe QOV in plaids looks fantastic! And how kind of you to keep going and showing off how versatile the block is in pink, too. :) I agree that Pink Diamonds does sound richer, haha.
ReplyDeleteOK - I'm nearly speechless!! Those make fabulous QOV. I'm kind of addicted lately to those Buckeye Beauty blocks too. Now I am going to NEED to make some red, white, and blue versions.
ReplyDeleteBuckeye Beauties fill the Jewel Box! So many ways to arrange these. And if you assemble them so the lights go on the outside it's a different look entirely.
ReplyDeleteI think your patriotic plaids might be my favorite quilt you've ever made - I LOVE it! I am bookmarking it for a future squirrel. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour pink diamonds is so pretty too.
Stunning!!! I can see why you are addicted. Diamond Chain blocks makes an amazing top!
ReplyDeleteThey are both just spectacular! I don't think I have ever made that block.
ReplyDeleteThey are both striking but I really love the pink one!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've made lots of quilts with this same block!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes! A woman after my own heart who skips the math thing and just wings it. :) They turned out so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI went and looked up the name of this block. It has at least nine different names! Nice job finishing so many scrappy quilts.
ReplyDeleteBoth color palettes make pretty quilts. Congrats on all the progress with the plaids and the pinks.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I made a similar quilt for my son in blues when he went off to college (Creighton) and I really enjoyed it. This reminds me I need to give it another go!
ReplyDeleteClassic blocks make wonderful quilts. Love both of these quilts. Great job! ;^)
ReplyDeleteLove both of these, the patriotic and the pink diamond chain quilts! I really really like that block! Thanks for joining us at Monday Musings!
ReplyDeletePink Diamonds! Ruby Gemstones! Blushing Baubles! Call it whatever, it looks terrific.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in pink!
ReplyDeleteWow! You know I really love these no matter what colors.
ReplyDeleteLove your Jewel Box quilts, especially all in pink, Alycia!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are great blocks, Alycia! What a neat design they make. I love them in r, w, and b for the QOV, but they're gorgeous in the pinks!
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Alycia! Who needs to math out the design when your design wall is just the right size?!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! Both quilts are fabulous! Love the design, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your sets of blocks look fantastic! I can't decide which version I like better.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great block that makes an awesome layout. I need to add this to my list.
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