Each month we will be exporing a Blockbuster from Studio 180 Design. This month we are taking a look at Blockbuster #7 Whimsy Turndash. It uses the Square Squared and Tucker Trimmer tools, as well as the Little Houses technique sheet. I decided to change it up a bit (I can’t leave anything alone)!!
I started by deciding to make the block 12″. I began by making the half-square triangles 3 1/2″ and squared them up using the Tucker Trimmer. Next I looked at the Little Houses blocks. They were too plain for me, so I decided to make hourglass blocks instead. I used the Corner Pop tool to add the white corners. That gave them a little pizzaz!
This picture shows the hourglass blocks on the bottom of the stack. Next I looked at the Square Squared block in the center. Again, it was too plain, so I made a four-patch to put in the center. Things are looking good!!
Next Thursday, I’ll post the final reveal of my block. I hope you’ll stay tuned to see it!!
Chris Combs – The Quilter’s Nook