Despite the areas that need improvement, I'm amazed the technique is still in my noggin. My Add-a-Quarter ruler has disappeared over the years, so that was replaced, then I had to purchase and install a new printer (for copies of pattern), and my little old Bernina needed an extension table (wonderful improvement in efficiency). Trying new things does not always turn out perfectly. (But don't those outer points look good!) Not sure why I dislike this layout - those corners seem to be the problem - maybe just a regular square would be better? It still looks like some creepy fossil thing that lives in a rock. Feel free to pipe in with opinions about colors or layout or ? ( I recognize the crummy seam. )
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ReplyDeleteFlipping the corner hst so the dark side connects with the pickle dish. I think it would look better. I agree that it needs a change.
ReplyDeleteYes, that would definitely improve it! Kinda looks "weird" this way. Thanks!
DeleteYour message came through. The efforts to get to one block are admirable!
ReplyDeleteThis block is one I have always wanted to try, but have yet to attempt. I admire your pluck to just do it--and it sounds like you had done it before, years ago.
ReplyDeleteThe HSTs in the corner were not familiar to me, so I Googled the block and saw many variations. On the ones with the HSTs in the two corners, when joined to other blocks, it created nice "Broken Dishes" blocks (I think that's the name).
I think your block looks really good!