This Traditional Block Can Look Vintage or Modern
| January 25, 2025 | Quilt Blocks
There Are Many Quilt Layout Options Too!
This traditional block offers many design options. Depending on the fabrics you choose the resulting quilt can range from an endearing vintage treasure to an ultra modern eye-catcher.
Choose any fabric style, such as the 1930s print used in the example. You can also make the block scrappy or select a coordinated color palette. Solids work nicely too for a modern look.
We could not resist playing in Photoshop to see the block in other colors.
Here are a few of the many quilt layouts you can create with this block. This is a fun one to play with as there are so many design options.
Designer Elaine Huff from Fabric 406 provides instructions for two finished block sizes: 12″ and 8″ square.
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