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Quilting: Economy Block- March
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Economy Block- March

Economy Block

Economy Block

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2013 with Laura Nownes »

Instructions

A 20" or 22" square up ruler would be helpful squaring this 17" block.
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Classic, Traditional

Materials

100% Cotton Fabric Guttermann 100% Cotton Thread, 50 wt.

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to make a black, white & red quilt after I saw some in the 2012 BOM - just Awesome!

What are you most proud of?

This is a 17.5" block with a 12.5" block within. This is the largest block I've ever made. The outer black triangles are "setting" triangles, as they are part of the quilt background. This Sampler is put together rather scattered in its arrangement - definitely not symmetrical in its layout. A bit hard to envision how all the other pieces fit in. If I figure it out, I will be most proud. :-)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Be careful where you place your background fabric since its part of fitting all your blocks together. The use of the background fabric is not spelled out. You kind if catch on as you go.

 

17 comments

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2626shirl on craftsy.com
2626shirl
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Really nice colors and texture.
nalaha3 on craftsy.com
nalaha3
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I like the way the two reds "lift" the centre of the block. Very nice.
prugg on craftsy.com
prugg
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You block is beautiful. In fact I think you've inspired me to make a second quilt at the same time in black/white/red. I've always stayed away from black/white for some reason or another. So of course, no stash. Well I guess that means some shopping!! As far as figuring the background, I keep going back and looking at the full quilt which is pictured on the first set of materials we received in January. You can kind of figure where the background pieces fit in each block. You're right -- if we don't pay attention to that, it will just be a mish-mash of colors everywhere.
mpac5000 on craftsy.com
mpac5000
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Bev, love your block. I have not even picked out my fabric yet.
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Mar 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
WasaNewbieJean - hey there! Did you make a March block yet? Didn't see one. :-) thanks for being so supportive.
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Mar 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice choice Ladybev! I'm really looking forward to your B,W&R quilt. Should be stunning!
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Laurie CA - you crack me up! I agree that the BW & R fabrics are very striking. I hope all my fabric choices work well in these blocks! Now go back and buy SOME of that fabric - FQ's, and background yardage or what ever you fall in love with. It's all about Happy Quilting!
Laurie-CA on craftsy.com
Laurie-CA
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love it:) You have inspired me to go look at my fabric and figure out what I am going to do. I just love the red, black and white. I was at Jo Ans today getting some background and backing fabric got side tracked and had 5-6 bolts of fabric in the basket that where red and black. I was good and put them back.
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! It's not that easy working with just 3 colors. Hopefully I 'll have the right fabric designs for all the different blocks! Lol
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I'm not sure whether its "A" or "B" but I think my block is the "B" block. It was on the 2nd page and the dimensions started with a 6.5" square center and finished at a cut size of 17.5" It looked like the one she was making with those big white "setting" triangles.
DeGramma on craftsy.com
DeGramma
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Ladybev, this is a beautiful block!!! Love the choice of fabrics, especiall in the B piece, really striking......love your colors.
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Ladybev
Mar 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
You asked whether the big triangles had to be in your background. I think you need to use your background fabric for these big 10" triangles, if you want your 12" block within, to "float" like in her Sampler. You could use black, that you love, but the block will appear 17" when you surround it with your background. If you like it -go for it! :-)
leekav on craftsy.com
leekav
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
love these colors. Is this option B or A?
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Mar 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I followed the one on the 2nd page that had a 6.5" square center and those big 10" triangles. At first I wasn't sure which block to make, then realized that the second one looked like the teachers. I would say this is "B."
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Ladybev
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. My large black triangles are called "setting" triangles, so I have learned. The teachers background is white & at first I didn't realize these triangles she attached,in white, were made with background fabric. Check out the layout carefully when doing other blocks. I sure will be on guard. Happy Quilting!
DeGramma on craftsy.com
DeGramma
Mar 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, but I love your black fabric, do you think it has to be in the backround fabric?
klh on craftsy.com
klh
Mar 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
very dramatic use of color! Your quilt will be stunning. Thanks for your good advice regarding use of background fabric.

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