Scrappy Ohio Stars and Double Irish chain blocks from yesterday
Yesterday I was distracted by a "shiny thing" - a pattern I loved involving Ohio Stars and a Double Irish Chain. The pattern was only available in paper, and it would not be here until next week, so I decided to try my own version. I followed Julie's tutorial at The Crafty Quilter and made an Ohio Star block and a chain block using 2.5 inch scrappy squares.
My Round 1 hourglass blocks with panel
My Round 1 hourglass blocks
Imagine my surprise and delight to click on Brenda's post this morning and find that hourglass or quarter square triangles are her prompt for the first round AND she linked to Julie's tutorial! I already had practice, so all I had to do was pick out fabrics and make those blocks. I will be making sampler blocks to go around my starting block - the rustic barn-themed panel. I am planning a total of 12 blocks, so I will make two for each round.
I am linking with Brenda's post. Go check out the other interpretations of the prompt!
I guess this was just something that was meant to be! We are expecting very cold weather this weekend and I know it will be even colder where you are. You've got some good projects to work on while this plays itself out.
ReplyDeleteI like the Irish chain with the Ohio stars! What a happy surprise to find the quarter-square triangle prompt would work for your Ohio stars! I like your idea of sample blocks surrounding the center panel. I had wondered how you would keep the size manageable, but now I understand.
ReplyDeleteI love your Ohio Star blocks, Linda! They look like they are going wonderfully with the Irish chain design - I can't wait to see more of that. And perfect for the SAHRR border prompt, too - that's pretty fun! What size are you making the hourglass blocks? I used Julie's tutorial to get started yesterday, too, but I think I'm starting out with the blocks too big. Luckily, they can be trimmed down!
ReplyDeleteYou were ahead of the game, hehe!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics in your Ohio Star blocks, LInda. These are just perfect for the center panel. I can already tell that your hubby is going to be happy to have this one.
ReplyDeleteLook at you! Already ahead of the game. Hourglass blocks in your star points! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI like the stars and the patchwork that is going to work good. I rarely use a center panel as the ones I have always seem to not be square and I have had to cut part of it off to square it up. Did you finish the Christmas quilt? If so I missed seeing it.
ReplyDeleteAh that is looking great! And so cool that it fitted into the prompt of the week! Yesterday I made my center block and today I want to work on round 1... xx
ReplyDeleteLooking very nice.
ReplyDeleteOhio Stars is one of my favorites! You can't go wrong with this charming block. It is a perfect addition to your barn and truck panel! Stay warm and sew on!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I was thinking Hourglass blocks too, only mine just use 3 triangles, so they must be Glass 3/4 Full blocks? Bwhahaha!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteGotta love it when everything falls into place like that! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove these hourglass blocks, and fun that you predicted it and were ready to go this week!
ReplyDeleteClever incorporation of the hourglass blocks in your star, an Ohio Star! Fun to border your scenic center block -- you are on your way!
ReplyDeleteNow look at those hourglass stars - how stinkin' cute! And love the squirrel you are working on- nothing wrong with getting distracted by "shiny things" Hee! Hee!
ReplyDeleteOhio Stars are a wonderful way of using those Hourglass units.
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