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cjomomma 07-14-2011 11:01 AM

I like the red or white.

MTS 07-14-2011 11:03 AM

I remember these! The blocks look fabulous.

I'd probably go for the red - but much narrower. And the idea upthread of combining 4 without sashing is interesting.

Or what to do they look like with a thinner sashing but dropped a half-block? Or on point?

I'm for anything that avoids the ubiquitous squares in a grid layout. ;-)

Ripped on Scotch 07-14-2011 11:08 AM


Originally Posted by MTS
I remember these! The blocks look fabulous.

I'd probably go for the red - but much narrower. And the idea upthread of combining 4 without sashing is interesting.

I agree I like the red but I think it should be thinner then what has been shown.

katier825 07-14-2011 11:11 AM

Red. White would be 2nd choice.

MommaDorian 07-14-2011 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
If you're going to use sashing, I'd agree that the red is the best. But I think the blocks are super without sashing as well. Maybe a compromise -- cluster the blocks with 4 together, then sashing in between those large squares.

This block is amazing. How many pieces are in it anyway? How many have you made? You are dogged, Mamma!

Thanks everyone!! Each block is 104 pieces. I made 12 of them, for a grand total of 1,248 pieces. :)

Here are some with skinnier sashing and one without any sashing.

Rumbols 07-14-2011 11:14 AM

Either the red or white but red would be my choice.

sewwhat85 07-14-2011 11:15 AM

white blue then red

MommaDorian 07-14-2011 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by pinkypig
Black or Red sashing look the best IMHO. what pattern is that? it is very striking & I like it!

This is Carol Doak's Alaska block, from her 50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars book.

Justquilting 07-14-2011 11:17 AM

Red makes the quilt pop. Black & blue really does nothing for it.
White would be my second choice.

DogHouseMom 07-14-2011 11:20 AM

I read all the threads and agreed about red, and thinner sashing but now that I see it without sashing ... I like the secondary pattern of no sashing.

Very nice block! I have one of Carol's books - gonna have to see if this block is in it. Love the block!


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