Diamonds or no diamonds ...
 

Last year I did one of the swaps and requested the "Louisiana" block from Quilter's Cache.

Now I'm in the process of squaring up some of the swap blocks (know some are so wonky I'll have to make more to substitute in their place as there isn't hope of saving them :() and put the diamonds up to see how they look to break up the white spaces where the blocks join. These are black with little white flowers on them, not solid as they look in the photo.

I'll have to sew a corner on all 4 sides of each block if I want this effect...essentially a snowball block. More work but I think I like it

Opinions of yeah or nay on corners with the black added please.



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I like it with the black corners. It adds more interest I think. Very pretty.

It certainly adds more interest. I would if it were mine find a color less dark and snowball the corners or go scrappy with colors that closely match all the colors in the block....But either way it does add more interest with snowballing the corners

YES, add the corners.

Me too. I like the black square corner pieces.

I vote for the black diamonds. Looks great.

Yeas. It really adds a whole second pattern. I might play with other colors as briny suggested. Cut out as many random scrappy squares from the fabrics you cut black, then cover up the black ones to see the effect. I'd like to see that variation before deciding.

I like the black corners -- definitely worth the extra work. I would save a place on the back for the wonky blocks. Makes the back more interesting.

I really like it with the 2nd block. Very nice scrappy quilt!

Susan in Texas

I like the diamonds too.

I really like the snowballed version and think the black (or at least the same color throughout) unifies the quilt. It'll be a lovely quilt when finished.

Oh yes, do add the black blocks. They will make your quilt look awesome.

Diamonds, for sure!

I like the black corners also.

I like the black snowball effect. It adds even more interest with a nice secondary pattern.

However, I am like BTiny36 ... and find the black a bit strong in that it pulls my eyes to them, and less focus to the pinwheels. If it were me, I think I would try a TOT or mottled charcoal, or something similar.

I would definitely stick to one fabric, so that the scrappy pinwheels can remain the superstars of the quilt!

i like the black corners, but it also looks great without

Love the addition of black corners.......

I too like the black corners. Thanks for posting this quilt. I have been trying to find something that looks like a prop on an old airplane and I think this block will work! THANKS.

I really like the diamonds. It gives it a little something extra.

Love the diamonds make it visually add more movement. Very nice!

I love it with the black added. Makes another surprise block.

I vote "Yay" for the black corners. Love the blocks either way, though.

oh with the diamonds. definitely. look great!!

The black diamonds make the quilt. Yes, yes, yes!!!

Love both patterns but the one with corner stones gives that little bit extra to the whole design.

Love the addition of the black, it makes everything else pop.

Since I don't really care for all the white in modern quilts, I would certainly add the black. You will be pleased with it the rest of your life if you put that extra work into it now.

Voting for the black blocks to be added....very pretty layout.

I like the black, but I think it is too much to do it on every corner. How about doing it on every other one? Half the work and, maybe, twice the impact.

Yeah on the black snowball corners. Looks great!

I really like the black diamonds in the corners and I don't think it takes away from your beautiful quilt. Diamonds are small enough that they don't take away from your colorful blocks.

I like the black corners. Make the quilt 'pop'.

Yes, for the diamonds in the corners. Though I might audition other colors to see which is best liked.......jmho..

I vote to keep the diamonds. They don't detract from your pinwheels, but do make the whole thing pop.

I, too, like the black corners. I like Prism's idea also. Pretty quilt.

Definitely stick to the black corners, BAM!!!

Yes, add the diamonds and consider using a variety of colors. Looks great!!!

Definitely add the corner blocks - I like the black against the white.

Much better with the black. Lovely quilt!