Monday, October 14, 2013

A Block To Remember....


I have enjoyed all the photo's of the Steam Punk Quilt popping up on blogs and IG.  
Steam Punk reminds me of a few blocks with a similar feel that I have long loved...
 

 
this one is from a book I have had for several years....Link To The 30's.  Full of great 30's era quilts.
 
Apparently, this block was originally known as Bulls Eye...
 
I have enlarged the pattern, but I need to tweak the templates a bit...
 
 
The piecing would be perfect for hand piecing.  It is a bit challenging to piece by machine...
but definitely a block to remember...
 
 
happy monday!
mary  
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20 comments:

  1. trishOctober 14, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Wow. What a gorgeous block. It does look very involved. Will you make more or stay with one?

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  2. SelfsewnOctober 14, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Love the way you use red and green and make it work!!

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  3. SvetlanaOctober 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    wow!!! What a stunning block!

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  4. Missy ShayOctober 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    What a beautiful block! I love the fabrics you picked. I'm going to have to look up that book!

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  5. CarlaOctober 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    It's stunning! Lovely work again

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  6. Vintage Sheet AddictOctober 14, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Lovely and colourful! :) x

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  7. Nifty QuiltsOctober 14, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I love the kitschy look of this--both the block and your fabric choices.

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  8. lindseyOctober 14, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Lovely!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    wow, beautiful block - the colours pop out beautifully.

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  10. Teje KarjalainenOctober 14, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Wow, how beautiful! Also the yellow makes wonderful background!

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  11. NickyOctober 14, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I have that book too Mary! Looking good...love the thirties stuff!

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  12. SusanOctober 14, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    This is such a great block Mary! The gingham check border is perfect!

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  13. RachaeldaisyOctober 14, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    That is such a great block, and made beautifully, as always in your gorgeous fabric choices. I've got a book called Cotton Candy Quilts about 30's quilts that has a block the same as that used in Steampunk.

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  14. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresOctober 14, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Mary, your style is sew captured in this block!

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  15. Suz JOctober 14, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Looks very tricky Mary. I think I'd be appliqueing that one if it was me :0)

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  16. CarlaOctober 14, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    It looks difficult...but I love it...as I do everything you make!

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  17. OPQuiltOctober 15, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    And I found a version of "steampunk" made by Freddy Moran, but she called it airplane propellers. What's old is new again, and your beautiful example shows us one more way to appreciate our quilting heritage!

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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  18. margaretOctober 15, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    a very atractive block but with those curves looks too complicated for me

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  19. Material MaryOctober 15, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Definately lovely...don't you just love playing with fabric???
    Mary

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  20. mynestofyarnandbuttonsOctober 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Hi, I'm your newest follower! Love your blog : )
    xoRobin

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