crazy quilt block
 

I've tried doing crazy quilt blocks before, but just couldn't get it right, so decided to try again. I have so many strings that I'm trying to use them up and needed a different pattern to do, so thought I would try a crazy quilt. Does this look right to you? Most of the strings are same size. Does this matter? This was just a practice piece, even got one piece wrong side out. I do think I have learned one thing though; I really don't like doing crazy quilt blocks. LOL. But, I had to try.

I think it looks absolutely wonderful!!!
One of the things I like best about crazy patch quilts is the no rules approach. :)

I bought some creative grids templates for Christmas that make it more uniform if you want more uniformity made easy. But I think you've made a lovely block. :)

great block will make a wonderful quilt when you are done.

That definitely says "crazy block". Nicely done.

I love it. I have a plastic template that I made some crazy quilt blocks for a friend that had embroidered small pieces and put the crazy quilt pieces around the embroidered piece. Turned out very nice even if I say so myself. Your block is great I think.

Yes, I agree great block, maybe the process will grow on you.

Nice way to use up scraps!

Yes, that is the technique. You would see more variation if the pieces were not rectangular. Try some more triangular pieces.

I do lots of "sew and flip" blocks with novelty focus fabrics in the center, keeping somewhat with the color scheme in the focus fabric. I enjoy making them, and it does use up a little bit of scraps.

Looks great to me...Jenny's MSQC tutorial uses same 2 1/2 width strips thru-out, I think. It's been awhile since I watched that tutorial. Great job...

Great way to use scraps. Looks good to me. BrendaK

I love the block. Reminds me of a log cabin style crazy block. You choice of color is great too. Keep going and post when you're done. :-)

I think it looks good!

I think you’re on a role...the more you do it, the more you may like it. I think your block looks great and it’s a great way to put some of your scraps to good use.

Once you get the hang of it (and it looks like you have), you may find you like the process. Not one of those exacting patterns. Just relax and sew pieces together.

Looks great to me

Very pretty block, will make a beautiful quilt.

Love your block. One of the things I like about crazy quilts is that no two blocks are the same. Strips can be fat or thin - just whatever you decide. You can have some three sided centers, some five, etc but I don't think you're supposed to have even number sides, for instance a square. Anything goes.

Great crazy quilt block-keep going and don't forget to show us the end product!

I like it! I've made a few blocks, first using a design for the embroidery machine, which just lets me stand by and do what the design says. That seemed too tame, so I did a couple of my own, just winging it and using decorative stitches over the seams. Got that out of my system and just put some binding on them and called them mug rugs. Mentioned that in case you want to quit without just stashing that cute block.

Thanks for comments. Yesterday was my birthday, so was gone all day long and couldn't sew; all I could think about was that "crazy" quilting. I think I must have got hooked, so can't wait to start again. All my stash that I am using is different size strips, so that's what I have. I'll have to try or think about other sizes, something more to learn.

The point of a crazy quilt block is that it is 'crazy'. Your block looks great. The only difficulty you may have is when you have seams to close to a corner (the upper right red piece). It can cause a bit of bulk. But, other than that - go for it!

Looks great, you can start with a small square and go around it, or you can start with rectangle,do the same or start with any shape you can come up with and go round and round til you fill up block. There really is no rhyme or reason to Crazy Quilting, great way to get rid of scraps. Also you might try strip quilting blocks. Enjoy and have fun.