Quiltingboard Forums - My "Ugly" Block (BOM for our quilting group)

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)

- Pictures (https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/)

- - My "Ugly" Block (BOM for our quilting group) (https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/my-%22ugly%22-block-bom-our-quilting-group-t120751.html)

Quote:

Originally Posted by oma66

Whoa, there is nothing ugly about this block. I want to make an entire quilt with it....it is gorgeous. I think the fabrics are elegant and I love the block. Oh, now I am going to be dreaming about this block and finding the fabric for it. Now see what you did.....LOL

Is there a pattern for it or did you just cut it on an angle yourself?

I made a D4P with 7 inch squares to start off with. After it was all put together I took my 9 1/2 square ruler and marked the center of it. Then I lined up the center of the ruler with the center of the block and rotated it. I stopped rotating it when the corners of the ruler met the edges of the block. Pushing firmly on the ruler so as not to move it the slightest during cutting I then cut all the way around the square. I hadn't planned on making a quilt with this since it's going to the Quilting group I belong to as a BOM...but...since I was so pleasantly surprised with the results...I may have to re-think that! ;-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Quote:

Originally Posted by karenm36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Ok, that ugly block is beautiful, but I'm surprised no one asked how you tilted it. I have made D4P and am ready to do another one. How do I tip it like yours?

After finishing my D4P patch I took my 9 1/2 inch square ruler and marked the center of it. Then I put the center of the ruler on the center of the square and carefully rotated the ruler making sure the 2 centers stayed lined up. Then I took my rotary cutter and cut all the way around the square ruler. I actually wasn't sure I was going to like it tilted like that...but I was pleasantly surprised at the results! Thanks for asking!

Thanks!! One other question, before I try it. What size were the blocks that you made your 4 patch from?

The starting squares were 7 inches.

Thought it was a very striking block. Colors are great as well as placement.

Very pretty and striking. I like it!!

I'm afraid you "failed" on the ugly part. I like it.

I really like this! I think it is beautiful!

I really like it. If you think this is "ugly" i don't want you looking at my stash. lol

I do like the "slight twist" you put on the D4P. Gives it a whole new look.

I love it. No "ugly" duckling here. A real swan!