Thread: What is the name of this block?

A friend asked me the name of this pattern and I can't identify it, can any of you tell us what it is?

winding ways or wheel of mystery.....this link shares 3 possible methods...
http://www.thecaffeinatedquilter.com/?p=1215

Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl

Its not curvy enough for winding ways but the curve at the corners make it not the kaleidoscope either but it seems like a mixture of both patterns

I looks like a variation on a drunkard's path. The squares look like they start out as a drunkard's path block and then the triangles on the sides are added in a similar way to the flying geese method that uses a rectangle and two squares. If I knew how to post a picture, I would draw it and post it.

Originally Posted by auntlucy

I looks like a variation on a drunkard's path. The squares look like they start out as a drunkard's path block and then the triangles on the sides are added in a similar way to the flying geese method that uses a rectangle and two squares. If I knew how to post a picture, I would draw it and post it.

Oh I see the seams now......you may be right with your interpretation....sort of a drunkards path, then peaky&spikey added to the solid side to make that triangle......

Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl

Its not curvy enough for winding ways but the curve at the corners make it not the kaleidoscope either but it seems like a mixture of both patterns

Almost like hearts and gizzards, but instead of heart scoops it was made into a quarter circle....and probably easier.

I am not sure of the name but I am sure someone on the board will come up with it.

It's Key West or Winding Ways, but you can check quilterscache.com and find the block.