For this block I have been contemplating trying to make a lone star. I made a lone star years and years ago as a gift and didn't think I ever would again. However the patterns it creates are very gorgeous and its been on my mind to try to make a small one for this project.
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| My Aunt uses this as a wall hanging headboard in her guest room. |
So, I pulled out the fabrics, elected to try a 1/2 inch sized diamond, and started sewing and cutting. Soon I realized I only had enough pieces for 3 large diamonds, not 6. So the design changed a bit, and this triangle look was adopted. Good thing since it was already bigger than I wanted!
I added the lines of grey fabric and was reminded that squaring as you go is VERY important in blocks with many pieces! Then I added the blue triangle setting pieces and the green outer border. Finally filled in the block with a sky blue dyed fabric.
For the backing I chose a grey print I had on my desk. I kept the quilting simple - Echo quilting the grey borders across the block.
The diamonds are jewels of color, and on the whole I am pleased. This block, like the next, are also very good examples of how this project is a great test of ideas - not all of them work perfectly!
I added the lines of grey fabric and was reminded that squaring as you go is VERY important in blocks with many pieces! Then I added the blue triangle setting pieces and the green outer border. Finally filled in the block with a sky blue dyed fabric.
For the backing I chose a grey print I had on my desk. I kept the quilting simple - Echo quilting the grey borders across the block.
The diamonds are jewels of color, and on the whole I am pleased. This block, like the next, are also very good examples of how this project is a great test of ideas - not all of them work perfectly!
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