Each month, on the 15th, a traditional block is announced and the challenge is to interpret the block in a modern way by making a 12 1/2" square block made from only Michael Miller fabrics. The blocks are uploaded each month by the 10th and voting is open from the 11th through the 14th. (In order to vote you will need a Facebook account.)
We are 7 months into the challenge and this month's block is Square-in-a-Square. I am calling mine Minimal Square. For my blocks I am using only Michael Miller Cotton Couture. My block backgrounds are all made using Cotton Couture in Pluto. I am also using Azure in each block and adding in Apple, Lava and/or Magenta from time to time.
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| Minimal Square block by Paige Alexander |
Here are my previous 6 blocks. My interpretations of the traditional blocks are from left to right:
- Flying Geese - Flying into the Sun
- Snail's Trail - Trail Blazers
- Ohio Star - Ohio on Point
- Card Trick - Simple Transparency Trick
- Bow Tie - Bow Tie Bold
- Double Pinwheel - Curvy Pinwheel
There will be a quilt challenge once we have completed all 12 blocks which I mentioned in my 2016 quilting goals. You can read all the Everything Old Is New Again block and quilt challenge rules here.
Linking up to Finish Up Friday, Let's Bee Social, Needle & Thread Thursday, Whoop Whoop Friday, Fabric Frenzy Friday, and Whoop, There It Is!
It's neat to jump in and see the other blocks you have been making and working on. I really like the Transparency effect, but I'm guessing that comes as no big surprise. :)
ReplyDeleteThe freshness of your current block is quite striking. I also love your interpretation of the bow tie block. Thank you for Shari g them with us.
ReplyDeleteIt's really interesting to see your modern take on old favorites. I'm drawn to your blocks by the simplicity of the designs as well as the solid fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYour block challenge reminds me of New Quilts from an Old Favorite contest at the National Quilt Museum. I love what you are doing; but I can't seem to find where to vote.
ReplyDeleteLove you interpretation of the blocks and the colours you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting. I had no idea this challenge was going on. Your blocks look great.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are gorgeous. That little square in a square could be a whole quilt in and of itself!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love your growing number of blocks, they are going to come together very well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing these. I love all your modern interpretations.
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks! They really are very modern and they look great together. Amazing!
ReplyDelete-Soma
I wish I'd know about this challenge: it looks like great fun. Well, it looks like you're having great fun at least. Your blocks are fantastic and when the quilt is all put together, it's going to be pretty amazing. My favorite is your card trick interpretation--brilliant idea! So glad you visited Fleur de Lis Quilts, especially since it brought me here!
ReplyDeletePaige, you really excel at modern design! I love the things you've come up with so far and so love the colors you've used! It looks like a very fun challenge.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks! The square in square is really nice, especially in the solid colors. Thanks for showing your monthly progression of blocks.
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