? about a dnp
 

I was wondering if anyone has ever made a dnp that they cut corner to corner. I made a sample one and not sure how I like it yet. Was thinking about making a baby blanket to try it out. But don't want to waste the fabric if it comes out bad. Here is a sample block that I made of it. Don;t like the fabric but just wondering if it is the fabric that is throwing me or the pattern of it.

I think it would make a lovely baby quilt. Generally If you continue the same pattern, the green triangles are going to create an interesting secondary pattern. I like it.

The pattern looks too scattered for me. I like trying new ways to do blocks too.

For five bucks you can get one of those little blue "telescopes" that when you look through it it multiplies the block you are looking at an you can see what a whole quilt would look like before making the whole thing. I invested in one of these years ago and use it all the time. JoAnns' sells them or you can find them on line.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/18608436...ock-multiplier

If you scan down to the second item, that is the viewer. This is only one source, the first one I came across.

You can also get one of those little folding two panel mirrors that will increase the view. Another useful tool that only costs a few bucks.

Spending a little on this in the beginning will tell you right away it it is going to work as a full quilt. Good luck
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Here is another pic with the fabrics that I like better. I had some scraps from another quilt that I made for my son using the new fabrics. I like how they look better but still not 100% yet. What do you guys think?

Can you see the secondary pattern that it makes? It is kinda cool but not sure if I lIke it yet

I think cutting corner-to-corner doesn't work because only the yellow triangles line up with each other. The other two fabrics don't "hang" together because they are alternating squares and triangles. I actually think the fabric selection is fine; it is the cutting corner-to-corner that is the problem.

Here's an alternative way to cut:
http://afewscraps.blogspot.com/2011/...ine-patch.html

Edit: Just saw the more recent photo you posted. Seems to me the secondary design is consistently disrupted, making the design discontinuous. I do like the colors better, but then I am always partial to blues!

I have done the ddnp before it is fun. This was just an attempt at something different

That's interesting but not my cup of tea. It's organized but then it's not. There doesn't seem to be a place for the eye to rest, but then, that may be exactly why someone else would love it.

I like this......I think it would be cute!

I kinda like it. I understand what Prism says, and she is right, but I still like it ... more so in the blues.

DNP new cut
 

Actually, I really like it and I love the second one , I am going out to buy one of those viewers so
I can look at it again. thanks for sharing.

I like it with both blocks shown and may try that in the near future.

Oooh, I love it! I think the design will be very interesting, I also like the fabric.

I really like it!

Is that what this is?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenib/11435155084/

I just saw it on a blog (In Color Order) this morning.

Here is another site that sells these great little tools: They call it a block viewer and if you scan down a bit farther there is the EZ View Magnifier.

http://www.quiltersstore.com.au/_pro...ries-1653.aspx

I love this. It would be great for babies or young children. with different colors it could be for anyone

I like the fabrics, colors and think it would be a great baby quilt. How about adding a soft yellow sashing, or if it's for a boy a soft blue? I think finished it will be pretty. I think sashing will make the off-set green triangles disappear, they would bother me.

Sorry but it looks like someone cut up a block all wrong. Don't like it at all.

I didn't like the first one at all, but I kind of like the Greek key secondary design of the second one.

I think it's kind of cute for a small quilt, but you have to realize that when the blocks are sewn together, you will lose all the points of the squares in the edges.

I have seen a 16 patch cut up on the diagonal, and that's what happened to that, also. The poster just said that's what is supposed to happen.

Excuse me, but I am from the old school...what exactly is a drip?

it has the secondary pattern in the middle like it

Have you tried putting the squares together so the center is all yellow where they meet ? Maybe just a different look to try?

I like it, but if YOU don't like it, then I would go another way.

I like the greens and yellow for a baby quilt but I do not care for the way it looks in the blues even though I like the blue fabrics. Go with your heart. If you aren't happy you won't enjoy making the quilt. Good luck.

I think it would make a cute and very interesting baby quilt.

I like the green/purple/gold. the fabrics have matching designs so it doens't look at all haphazard. The blue is pretty, but I think the first is my favorite

That looks like a handy little gadget. This one's going on my list!

If you mean, ddnp it's a diagonal disappearing nine patch.

I like the unusual colorway.

I like the way it looks. Good thinking on your part.

I'm wondering if you put all 4 yellow corners together to make another block in itself if that would look better?

I really like the first block best for a baby quilt even though the second block would be nice for an adult or teen quilt. You could call it D9P twisted. I have done the D4p with a twist & is very interesting. Your block is the same. I would continue with it.

I like the look of the blocks and really like the blue.. interesting pattern.

This is what I was saying also.

At first I thought it would be interesting but after seeing it next to the second block I see it's a little "off". Nice try. E for effort! We never know till we try something.

I think I like it but I too have trouble visualizing what it would look like as a whole quilt! Thanks for sharing and keep
us posted!