zozee

On my "want to do" list of quilt patterns this year is a kaleidoscope. I've looked at several, and I prefer the ones where the blocks are all arranged like gears touching. Others have space around each one so it looks like simple rows and columns, and there's not as much visual movement.

If you've done a kaleidoscope and enjoyed the method you used (written pattern or online tutorial), or if you could tell me what did not work for you, I'd love to hear it.

I've been collecting Kaffe Fassett prints I want to use for this.

Thanks.

quiltingshorttimer

think what you are describing is the One Block Wonder--google it, all over the place.

Conchalea

Craftsy has a Kaleidoscope pattern that I think is free. It is one I've downloaded & plan to make. It has the color parts touching as you described. It looks like it will be fun to make.

dunster

There are so many quilt designs that are called kaleidoscopes. Can you show a picture of the one you want to make?

zozee

Something like this, as far as the light and dark placement to create movement.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56576539039875244/

Tartan

Lovely quilt and it would look good in your prints. I think the pattern is similar to Winding Ways, you might be able to adapt it?

feline fanatic

My recommendation is to buy the Creative Grids Spiderweb ruler and to starch your fabrics well.

Watson

Does this work?

http://www.quilterscache.com/K/KaleidoscopeBlock.html

Watson

zozee

Thank you for that recommendation. Those are the kinds of answers I'm looking for--specifics about pattern, tools, processes that people have actually used (as opposed to merely seen or not tried).

My main concern is how to get the movement that's perceived from placement of light and dark. I could figure out the construction, but would prefer to have the math and method spelled out for me. I know there's a ton of help "out there,' but I am asking for what, specifically, have you folks here used that has worked well for your own kaleidscope quilt making.

Macybaby

I have the creative grids ruler and use it quite a bit.

I used the ruler for this quilt. I strip pieced and then cut the wedges. Then added the outer corners. I didn't do any paper piecing.