GailG

...a pattern (or the dimensions) of the churn dash in which the first and third row of the nine patch are smaller than the middle row? I've seen these blocks and find them interesting. Is there a name for this block or is it just a variation of the churn dash? Thanks for the help.

cjsews

It is just a variation. You can graph it out easily.

dunster

You could make the dimensions whatever you want. The churn dash that intrigues me is the Liberated Churn Dash here - http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilt...sh-quilt/21332

GailG

cjsews, thanks. I figured I could do that but was wondering if there was an "appropriate" proportion. I had thought that for a 12" finished block, that perhaps the first row and last row would be 3 1/2" and the middle would be 5"?

And, thanks dunster for the link. That is one wild churn dash! I love it, but wouldn't know where to start. I have problems wrapping scrappy around my brain.

Jan in VA

Oh wow, Dunster, that "liberated" churn dash will stay liberated from my studio!! Do NOT like those random, sharp, pointy disturbing things all over the quilt -- I was actually surprised at my immediate visceral reaction to this quilt, haha!! Never thought I'd ever see a quilt I absolutely hated.

Jan in VA

sewbeadit

Jan, to each his own. I am up in the "air" about this one.lol

Jan in VA

I found, when your response appeared this morning, that I couldn't even go back and check the picture of that liberated churn dash again!! It makes me feel all weird inside.
Weird how much I do not like that one.

Jan in VA

AngeliaNR

I think I'd call it "schizophrenic churn dash"!

judy363905

Jan I am in complete agreement with you...made me dizzy and I would not be putting my efforts into making this quilt and I usually have an appreciation for most quilt, but this to too far a stretch for me.

Judy in Phx, AZ

jeanharville

Isn't that strange how different shapes and designs can effect us? This one doesn't bother me, but I have had the same reaction to designs as you have to this one.