Card Trick block
 

I bought a fat quarter assortment years ago called "Avalon" without knowing what I wanted to make out of it. I just really liked the fabrics. Sound familiar? After visiting some old college friends in California, I decided to make a set of placemats for one of my friends. So I combined my fascination with the Card Trick block and my lovely Avalon fabrics. So far, this is the only one (out of four) that I've completed. It took me about two-and-a-half hours to sew it together because I really didn't want to have to unsew it and wanted to get the construction right the first time. I did purchase another fabric for the background; It looks black but has a bit of darkish blue in it that the other fabrics pick up. I will add some of other fabrics, which are more directional (lined, even) to the sides and have a batik for the backs. But I'm getting ahead of myself. I hope this weekend I can complete at least one more block, maybe even two! I haven't told me friend I'm making these for him, so I don't have any time pressure at least.

It came out really beautiful. I share your love for the card trick block.

That is a beautiful block.

Gorgeous job!

I like your block. Colors are great.

looks very good.

Kool Love that pattern. BrendaK

Very nice and so are the fabrics.

That is a pretty block.

I can see why you fell in love with those fabrics. I love them too. Nice work. Be sure to post the finished project.

Beautiful fabrics. I, too, love the card trick block.

Wow! Nice!!! Very colorful....

Lovely card trick block! Beautiful fabrics, will be gorgeous placemats!

What delicious fabrics.

your block came out pretty

That is a beautiful block, I love it :)

That block fascinates me. Looks great. Never thought of using that block for placemats. Love the thought.

Love the colors! Nice piecing, too!

Beautiful fabrics! I love the card trick pattern too!

I love that card trick pattern, too!
The fabric you chose is beautiful.
I like the idea of using it for the placemat.
Gives me ideas . . . http://yoursmiles.org/msmile/think/m1730.gif

The card trick block is one you don't see a lot of any more, not sure why, as it's a great block. Those fabrics are so totally awesome and I'm sure your friend will love the placemats.

That's gorgeous!!

very nice job beautiful fabrics!!!

That is really lovely. The play of colours is just fabulous.

Very pretty. It is on my to do list.

nicely done

it is very pretty. The Card Trick has been on my "to do" list ever since I started quilting. I have a king size quilt on my bed (card trick) that someone made for me over 20 years ago and I love the pattern.

Your collection of fat quarters in your placemat are beautiful.

Looks great...