There was a Swoon Along at the beginning of the year, which I would have enjoyed participating in, but at the time I was really on a roll with finishing some UFO's, and I was able to resist starting a new quilt. There is even a Flickr group for Swooners - you can see the amazing blocks and quilts here.
Because I really like the effect of this block design where each version looks so different depending on the fabrics used and placement of the lights and darks, I eventually did purchase the pattern (at Quilter's 9 Patch) and started collecting fabrics for my own version of Swoon.
Then I saw Gail's recently finished Swoon and Darlene's Aster Manor Swoon and I just had to get going and sew up a block of my own. I decided to make each block from three different fabrics: white with black design background, and two prints... one primarily black and one yellow. Then I discovered that either I made a cutting error, or you can't get all the background pieces from 1 fat quarter. So I stuck in some similar white starry fabrics to finish up the block and I think it looks okay.
These blocks are HUGE at 24"!!
And the pieces are really large for me. I felt like Alice in Wonderland where my hands were too small and the pieces were too big. I prefer to spend most of my quilting time sewing tiny blocks - like my new favorite Alamo Star, which is 2.25" and has 17 pieces.
That makes me smile!
It's back to sewing more Alamo Star blocks for me!
12 comments:
What a pretty block! Love your sunflower like fabrics in these two! I had to really look for the different background prints so you did good finding a good match. Those big blocks add up fast and you will enjoy making a bigger quilt faster I bet. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the 24" Swoon block with the tiny Alamo Star block in it's center. Talk about extremes!
Pretty, pretty Swoon blocks - love the tiny Alamo Star in the center.
Yes, the Swoon blocks are huge. I felt that I'd made 9 small quilts when I finished my Swoon quilt. LOL
I've seen a few swoon blocks around--didn't realize they were so big! But it is a very pretty block.
I do love that tiny Alamo block, though. Can't wait to see what your finished Alamo projects looks like.
So pretty! I think sunny sunflowers when I saw it. I didn't pick up on the different background fabrics either. Big contrast between the sizes of those blocks. I'll bet they did seem huge to work with.
Kathy, I totally love the little Alamo Star. I dig your "happy quilter" self. :)
I too have been thinking of swoon blocks!! Love yours!
Pretty! I like big blocks--they make a bed sized quilt a lot faster than 4" blocks, and practically light speed compared to 2.25" blocks!
Hi Kathy: I'm working on Swoon now Also. I love the black and yellow fabric in yours. Lisa
Beautiful Swoon block. I've seen those around various blogs as well and think they are gorgeous. I might have to join you in making a few of those. First I have to find the pattern!
Love the Swoon pattern but I have managed to resist so far too :*) It's probably going to happen someday but I'm saying no for now. I really like your idea of using 3 fabrics in the black/white/yellow range. It's going to be gorgeous! And I know what you mean about the big pieces! The Curve It Up QAL makes huge blocks too and it just seems awkward. But it makes a big statement too! I think the Modern movement likes to make big blocks so they can get done more quickly :*)
what beautiful fabric choices for the swoon blocks~!
love your tiny alamo star too~!
:-)
libbyQ
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