One of the blocks that I quickly became enamored with was called Jack in the Box. You can find other variations of this block here.
This 12" finished block uses two main blocks: (1) flying geese (4 per block) and (2) stitch and flip rectangles (4 per block). Additionally there is sashing and an a sash block.
The "refashioning" of the block involved using the 4 at a time, no-waste flying geese method. I used that method and my Deb Tucker Wing Clipper to trim my FG blocks. You can see that I lost a few points on the outside. There are A LOT OF SEAMS in this quilt. Accordingly pressing is important. I ended up with several tucks on the face of the quilt--but that was more because I did baste my quilt properly or use my walking foot.
This quilt (36" x 36") was as much of an experiment with technique as using up some material that I had that would likely not see any use. I used the waste of the rectangular stitch and flip to make the 2" pinwheels. I would not do that again. I used fabric that I had bought at Tuesday Morning (green/mint/black) along with some black material and a icemint material that I had purchased on line but did not meet my expectations.
I had originally thought that I would just place 12" plain setting blocks, but I did not care for that look. As I wast futzing about, I realized that the icemint fabric would work quite well, and it exceeded my expectations. I really liked the way the light and and the dark worked together. I also have an error in the R1C2 where my geese are not property rotated. I should have picked it out but, I did not.
It was a really fun block, and I will use it again. I sent this quilt to my "niece: a 100 lb Rottweiler rescue. It will something that will cover her dog bed and will be easily washable
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