I am in the process of designing a Storm at Sea quilt for my son and have pulled up all the searches for Storm at Sea on the board. I have found a lot of beautiful SAS quilts and upon looking closely I have noticed that there are two different sets of corner blocks in these quilts. I then started pulling up patterns for them on the internet and found two different sets of instructions for the corner blocks. It would certainly be faster to make them one way but I am wondering if the block with more pieces actually adds anything to the design. Any thoughts? Ann in TN

I like "B" but that is just me

after looking at some patterns on the web I like the flow better using "a"

Sure it would be faster with less pieces, but it would also be plainer.

You can see the difference in the quilts in your post from the other day. The majority of them (actual quilts and sketches) all had the more complex pieced Storm at Sea block configuration.

It all gives you a lot more opportunity to play with different coloring options.

Color in the design sheet and then you can see for yourself which one you prefer. The second one ("B") is the traditional block that's used. I've never used the one you have for letter "A" so I'm not sure how it would look in the overall design. 8-)

I used B in my SAS. I like it better. Just adds that little extra something.(like a shot of vanilla)

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I fully agree!

I made a variation called Stars at Sea which has a four patch in the center block. It's one of my very favorites.

The success of this pattern really has a lot to do with value and color placement. In order to make the waves roll continuously you need to pay careful attention to the value of each piece.

Storm at Sea is a pattern that is all about motion. If you could find pictures of quilts with each variation you would be better able to choose which one you like. It is only important to have your colors in the right places in each block so the flow of the pattern is not interupted if you like it the traditional way. This pattern is very adaptable
and can have many different looks.

anita grossman soloman's sq in a sq cutting method. Might help you with either pattern choice.

(I like B)

http://www.hgtv.com/video/super-fast...deo/index.html

That was great! Thanks! Should speed up cutting. Ann in TN

I think I used B. Here's a picture.

And another example. For some reason the light blue in the center of the block doesn't show well in a picture.

hmm. Looking at the completed quilts, I realized the sq in a sq cutting directions link won't help at all, as the blocks are static, color centers, background triangles.

If you decide to use those directions, you will have too many leftovers. So, unless you are doing a reverse storm at sea, or can used them in a dif quilt, it's no go.

sorry.

other storms at sea pics
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....+at+sea&u=&s=0

I'm all about pattern B! :)