What a great idea to cut up those blocks that you weren't happy with. I agree with you that the disappearing blocks are much nicer than the originals, and I love your face block and the striped flange. Very clever.

I always admire quilts made with orphan blocks. Yours is stunning. I bet that face workshop was interesting.

I liked the original blocks but LOVE them cut and rearranged even more. Great place for the face block and the title is perfect.

Great save for those blocks. Love the face.

You are right to turn blah into WOW! The blocks are so much more interesting now. I also like the black and white to link it altogether. However the woman’s face is the cream of the crop! The eyes are amazing! I don’t understand how it was accomplished but you sure aced that class.
Going back to the blocks, did you cut it like you would a disappearing 9 patch?

Yes, the blocks were cut exactly like a disappearing nine-patch... and I cheated on the eyes. I found some eyes that I liked on Pinterest and printed them out on the injet printable fabric that I use to make my labels. That wasn't taught in the class. I saw something similar on a "The Quilt Show" program. I had a bunch of leftover black and white check fabric that I wanted to use up, and it added a nice punch.

I love your solution. The black and white sashing. It really sets off the blocks.

Thanks for getting back to me about the cutting. I love this ‘work of art’. Beautiful finish. I had to show my sister and a friend today what you started with and your finish. Very impressive.

Your hopes have been answered. I just received a letter that said "We are pleased to inform you that the jury has selected Chaos Introspection to be judged and displayed in the quilt competition at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival from February 26 - March 1, 2026." :)

Very creative and inventive!