This week I have an old project that I am working on. These blocks were first posted about a year ago - click here to read about it. It is interesting that I sewed the HST's together into these star blocks, which wasn't even a layout I had on my original post!
And what about on pointe?!?
I don't know - what do you think?
I was hoping to be able to link up to the Festival of Half Square Triangles, but I'm not anywhere near finishing this quilt. You should see the great HST projects posted on the Flickr group...wow!
And then when you're done surfing on that site, hop over to Patchwork Times to see more quilt design walls! But before you go, tell me what to do with my HST layout dilemma!
I think I like the No sashing, since it creates a secondary star
ReplyDeleteI like the blocks separated. I would sash and add another fabric or block in the middle. Oh my....
ReplyDeleteThis one is hard to say, I like all 3 options, the layouts all offer something different for the eye. Sorry I'm no help. Beautiful blocks.
ReplyDeleteI like both ways so figure out a setting where they are side by side for the center and open as they extend out toward a border. Or vise versa. Maybe space them out with a setting square in the center and block to block around the outside. Either way I love the block.
ReplyDeleteoh those are so pretty. Can you do both? Have the center sashed and then do a border of blocks that aren't sashed? Can you tell I'm a bit indecisive ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd go for on point and no sashing. I think you'd get a better secondary design that way...... just sayin'
ReplyDeleteTake care.
If you want the blocks to stand out the sashing works best. If you want to have a secondary pattern than no sashing is good. I like the on point version, with sashing, but these blocks can go any way you want. Sometimes we just have too many choices, don't we?
ReplyDeleteWow....love them all, but, for sure my fave is the first one.....no sashing. Absolutely love the colour pallet...another beauty Kathy
ReplyDeleteMy vote is straight set, no sashing because I like the diagonal lines it brings out and the secondary pattern. You do kind of loose the individual stars that way... If the goalie to preserve those then you have to sash and then I would do on point. I like diagonal movement through a quilt I guess!
ReplyDeleteI like each layout so I'm no help but I think the first one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with this decision. :)
I think any of these would be great. What's the final purpose for this quilt. Sometimes that helps me decide what to do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and fabrics! I like them on point the best!
ReplyDeleteYou stirred the pot by asking! All lovely settings with very striking results.
ReplyDeleteI vote with Eden. I like the secondary pattern created by this block when it is not sashed and when it is not on point. I usually like blocks on point, but this is one that I prefer not. That said, it's your quilt!
ReplyDeleteHow do you feel about string blocks? Your broken dishes stars look just like the ones from Jamestown Landing. It is a Bonnie Hunter pattern that was in an Australian magazine, but it is supposed to be in her next book. The stars you already have would make a great beginning.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of HSTs sitting around so I am anxious to see how this comes together...you always put together great quilts.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the 1st one best. I like the way the colours melt together in that one. There seems to be a secondary pattern forming, as well.
ReplyDeleteVery colorful! No opinion on sash, no sash from me, you'll just have to let the blocks boss you around again :)
ReplyDeleteIt all depends on how big you want this quilt to be, or how big it "tells" you it wants to be. I like the secondary pattern in choice 1 too. On point always makes it bigger.
ReplyDeleteI like the secondary pattern created without the sashing. I can't wait to see the finished quilt. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this are just gorgeous! I love scrappy and secondary patterns, but I think layout #2 with sashing....not on pointe...really looks elegant and soothing to my eye. Good luck with your decision. I think whatever you choose it going to look great.
ReplyDeleteMarei
The blocks are wonderful. Love the colors. I think I would go for No sashing.
ReplyDeleteYou used a lovely range of fabrics in your blocks! I kinda like the NO sashing option, looks more scrappy in a way, don't mind the sashing option either, but I'm leaning to No sashing!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking blocks - I vote for the first one.
ReplyDeleteI like it without sashings, as you see the shadow image that way.
ReplyDeleteI like the one without sashing, gotta love the secondary stars!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and I am a no sashing vote. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteAny of the layouts would work but I seem most attracted to an on-point setting.
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