D is for Design
Here is my upper case "D" block for my future quilt.
I will be designing this quilt as I sew.
Buying and following a pattern is one way to make a quilt.
If you want to get creative and design your own block or quilt,
it is easy to do.
I started with an image in my head, some fabrics that I wanted to use up
... and I drew a rudimentary sketch.
The idea for the scalloped edge came later.
Dresden is quilt pattern which typically has points
and is appliqued to the block background
as in this sun block I made for
I knew I wanted to make a pieced, curved Dresden Fan Block.
I used my Easy Dresden Ruler to cut the fan blades for my block.
I sewed the first block without an actual pattern.
as my first block.
and enjoyed to creative journey.
If you are not ready to design your own blocks,
you can start with any block.
There are many free quilt block sites online, such as ...
... which has hundreds of free blocks to choose from
and even sample layouts to get you started.
For a video on the quilt design process, click on the link below from
Designing my own quilts makes my creative self sew happy!
I hope you have enjoyed my post today for Day 5 of the
and the
6 comments:
I'm enjoying these posts...and will be interested to see what you come up with each day!
Your ABC quilt is going to be bright and beautiful! Great D post, and I love your dresden quilt, very pretty.
Quilting Patchwork & Appliqué
All your letters are looking great Pat! You are a great designer too :) Have a lovely day.
How beautiful, looking forward to learning more.
Having fun watching your alphabet grow and seeing the words you come up with. Love your Dresden quilt.
I love the 1/4 Dresden block you used to make the sun. What a cute block - just as a mini!
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