Monday, April 5, 2021

#AtoZChallenge2021 ~ D is For Design

 


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.


All you really need is paper and a pencil and a straight edge.


Earlier this year,
 when I wanted to design my 


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.


D is For Dresden.


Dresden is quilt pattern which typically has points 
and is appliqued to the block background
 as in this sun block I made for 



For my scrappy pink and white quilt, 
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.


Then I cut cardstock templates so all my blocks would be the same 
as my first block. 


My quilty kitty and I are very happy with our new quilt
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 




Thank you for visiting me! 


6 comments:

Raewyn said...

I'm enjoying these posts...and will be interested to see what you come up with each day!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Your ABC quilt is going to be bright and beautiful! Great D post, and I love your dresden quilt, very pretty.
Quilting Patchwork & Appliqué

Dorian said...

All your letters are looking great Pat! You are a great designer too :) Have a lovely day.

TWW said...

How beautiful, looking forward to learning more.

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Having fun watching your alphabet grow and seeing the words you come up with. Love your Dresden quilt.

Bernie Kringel said...

I love the 1/4 Dresden block you used to make the sun. What a cute block - just as a mini!