So what do these blocks make?
A Swoon Block!
Which several of you correctly guessed. Technically this block is a Star of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Star, Jewels in a Frame or Star of Magi block. Camille's pattern is Swoon, but never in the pattern does she refer to the block by name, or call it a Swoon block. Oh well, it will always be a Swoon block to me.
A Swoon block is very close to a Carpenters Star block, if the colored rectangles in the Swoon block were geese, you would have a Carpenters Star. Several folks guess that.
So this is what I did with those pieces, I made this center, it's 28 inches square.
It doesn't exactly look like I thought it would, I'm hoping it all comes together with the next row of blocks, which should be more Swoon-like.
The winner of the pattern of her choice is Heather, and she chose the Thimbleblossom pattern "On a Whim". Thanks to all for guessing and for the congratulations and wonderful anniversary stories.
Thanks again for an exciting win. I am already thinking about what fabrics to use for my new pattern!
ReplyDeleteI made Swoon last year and it is one of my favorite quilts ever. I am thinking yours is going to be very different than mine though.
ReplyDeleteWell, your center block piqued my interest! I am wondering what you have planned for this, but whatever it is, it will be uniquely Thelma! Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteWow, Thelma. How very "free-form" of you to make that the center! I'm looking forward to how you will design the rest of the quilt. I have an idea in my head, so will be anxious to see if that's the same direction you are going to take!
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly!! Thelma, you are off to a free spirited year - how very interesting and can't wait to hear the thought process for coming up with this. It looks like it will be pretty modern with a twist of tradition. Neat, neat, neat........ does anyone say that word any more?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Very creative and inspiring :-D
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I'm completely stumped. I have no idea what you're going to do. I'll definitely be checking back daily to see what the heck is up with that!
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