I had thought I would pick this block for our monthly challenge block in my small quilting group - but after fighting with the pattern for hours I give up. I did finish the block, but will pick another pattern. We decided on the blocks being 9 inches and it was hard to find a 9 inch Card Trick - and I'm not good at cutting down the measurements of a larger block.
I finally found one on about.com - what a mistake - I should remember that about.com is mostly a disaster waiting to happen - or perhaps it has already happened. The instructions were inaccurate to start with - and the direction for assembly were iffy at best. I had to recut some of the sections because they simply were too large - but finally I got it all done.
I love the block - hate the process. So I will keep this one - I love how it turned out with the different greens - and pick another block for our challenge next month when it is my turn to pick. But I do have two blocks for my green/white quilt now.
Next I will work on some friendship swap blocks - those are going to be a lot more fun!!!
What is your favorite block to make - and your least favorite?
I made all the blocks for a Winning Hands quilt a few years back, but it wasn't made with triangles. Unfortunately, the background was black, and I had a very complicated sashing fabric. It was really hard on my eyes and has never been finished. I still keep it in a box where I see it each time I go to my sewing room, and intend to finish it sometime.
ReplyDeleteThe block came out very nice and like you said, now you have 2 towards your green & white quilt.
ReplyDeleteMy absolutely favorite block is the LeMoyne Star, my least favorite is a rail fence...I just don't care much for rail fence quilts.
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I'm going to try the card trick block from Quilter's Cache.....they usually have good directions and don't cause problems. Sorry you had such a struggle with this one, but...in the end, it looks very nice.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that word "trick" is in there for a purpose? Yours sure looks great, even if it did give you some grief......
ReplyDeleteI stand in amazment when people can sew just a bit-- then in awe when they produce quilts such as yours. Simply beautiful.
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Dernit those difficult blocks! Sorry about that. I think this block can be really pretty though. I once saw an all green one that I absolutely feel in love with.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite block? It changes with the tides but after my last quilt I ended up enjoying the Hourglass Block. I can't think of any I dislike at the moment but I'm sure after coffee something will come to mind.
I like your card trick block. The greens go well together.
ReplyDeleteI don't really have a favorite block, although I really like Jacob's Ladder and Weathervane. My least favorite would have to be snowball. Only because it's so plain.