Grandmother's Choice - Block 2

Grandmother's Choice Block 2

When this block was revealed I was not looking forward to making it. This technique doesn't ususally lend itself well to large pieces. I was pleasantly surprised to find 3 fabrics that went together relatively easily.

Here's the draft of the block and the 3 templates that I used. I'll share these each week so you can see how I make the registration markings to line up the fabric.

Here are my 3 fabrics.

You can get directions for making this block on Barbara Brackman's blog and you can see the other blocks in the Flickr group.

 

Comments

[Becky in KCMO]

Stunning!!!

[Debra S]

This week's block turned out really well.

[Sue H]

Wow, you're really taking this blocks to the next level!

[Deb Levy]

WOW!

[elle]

That is just amazing! You have an excellent eye for this!

[Cindy Is Crafty]

It amazes me when I see these kaleidoscope blocks that they never seem to show the lines were the fabric was sewn together. They look like I am seeing it in a lens of a kaleidoscope!

[Virtual Quilter]

Vicki,

Stunning block .... and though I have never made this sort of block, from what I have seen simple blocks are great for using fabrics like this.

Judy B

[Wanda]

that block is spectacular!

[Cathy Tomm]

wow what a block.

[Becky in VA]

Perfect fabric placement for a spectacular block!

[Jean S.]

Beautiful block Vicki! You've done some spectacular fussy cutting.

[Jean Belle]

Oh.my.gosh! That block is stunning Vicki. I would never have suspected it was the same block as Grandmother's choice 2. You are really pushing us to expand our way of thinking about color and pattern. Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to look through the stash and give it a try.