Block #13 of the Blockheads II project is a patchwork flower designed by Coriander Quilts. The finished size of the block is 6" by 18" which is a bit unusual for regular quilting patterns. There were over 40 pieces to cut out, and I made a couple of changes as I went along.
This is the flower head which measures 6" finished. I added a little connecting corner on the blue corner blocks to round out the flower petals a little more.
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| Blockheads II Block #13 |
Here is my finished flower. I thought the bottom of the block looked a bit bare, so on my block I added another leaf to the stem on the left (the original pattern has 2 leaves).
And I gave myself a challenge by making the background from 2 slightly different directional fabrics. At times I enjoyed the challenge, and at other times (involving the seam ripper) I was not as happy with that great idea!
The photo doesn't show what the block really looks like... I think it looks much nicer (not as busy) in real life. From a distance, the background fabric makes it look like it is raining on the flower.
Sewing this block was a fun brain snack for me this week. It reminded me that sometimes I really enjoy the math and the precision construction aspects of quilt making.
Your flower block is lovely! Great idea to add the extra leaf and use 2 prints for the background! I love it and it isn't too busy at all!! And another mystery?!? You crack me up! I can't wait to see what you make though!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, the extra leaf makes the flower more pleasing to the eye overall.
ReplyDeleteCute! I really like this block. I think a lot of fun could be had with it. Is the whole quilt made with different flowers?
ReplyDeleteA complicated block - a fun brain snack made me smile. Nice fabrics though!
ReplyDeleteI think your block looks great with the changes you made!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great to me! That is a very clever flower design.
ReplyDeleteI love that you used two different backgrounds! That is so clever. The flower turned out great!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and very fun. The directional background was an inspired choice, if occasionally painful one during construction. This block would make a great center for a wall hanging.
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