loisf

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.

b.zang

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

Lena1952

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

Pam S

Great save for those blocks. Love the face.

toogie

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?

JENNR8R

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.

cashs_mom

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

toogie

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.

JENNR8R

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."

Cam's gram

Very creative and inventive!