The first of the oversized blocks. This one is 18.5 inches square (18 x 18 inches finished) and is a framed 'triple heart' applique block. While it looked great in Pat's original quilt in her pinks and reds, in my blues, not so much. Just a bit TOO 80s country. I would expect it to be followed by a duck or goose with a wreath around its neck.
As it happens, I have another applique block I would like to use. This Dresden Plate.
It has most of the original darker fabrics in it and will make a nice statement. Pat's design has the applique floating over the frame, which I can't do without taking the block apart. But I think a slightly narrower frame will work as long as my block ends up the correct size.
My 'frame' ended up quite bit more delicate looking than Pat's. I tried to scale it down to account for the overlap and I think I over-did it slightly. I probably should have done 2 inches cut, 1.5 finished instead of 1.5 cut, 1.0 finished. (Pat's was 2.5 cut 2.0 finished.)
The Solstice Quilt on Pat Sloan's blog with the blocks and layout.
As it happens, I have another applique block I would like to use. This Dresden Plate.
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My 'frame' ended up quite bit more delicate looking than Pat's. I tried to scale it down to account for the overlap and I think I over-did it slightly. I probably should have done 2 inches cut, 1.5 finished instead of 1.5 cut, 1.0 finished. (Pat's was 2.5 cut 2.0 finished.)
The Solstice Quilt on Pat Sloan's blog with the blocks and layout.
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