Well, this was a tough one. If you are following along with Grandmother's Choice you know that these blocks look NOTHING like the real block. The real Parasol block was problematic on 2 fronts. First there was no way to build symmetry and second, it would look silly in shibori fabric. So I decided to draft a whole new pattern.
I started with the original block at 4" square so that I could use it to create something symmetrical. I changed the handle to a star point, removed the curve at the top of the parasol and removed the little pieces at the edge of the parasol. Then I replicated, mirrored and flipped and had the finished block. I think it was a fair trade-off and I love my version of the blocks.
Here are the templates.
Here are the 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.
The shibori block reminds me of Captain America! I like the new block.
Posted by: Tina in NJ | January 26, 2013 at 02:52 PM
I really enjoy these blocks! I am in awe of your process...amazing!
Posted by: Lynne in Hawaii | January 26, 2013 at 09:13 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Becky in KCMO | January 26, 2013 at 10:21 PM
I think your symmetry block is the best one yet.
Posted by: laceflower | January 27, 2013 at 12:24 PM
I agree with laceflower ... the best yet! Deserves to be the centre of a panel.
Posted by: Virtual Quilter | January 28, 2013 at 06:27 AM