I want to show you how the unassuming square, kaleidoscope block goes from folk singer to diva.
The original kaleidscope block is a square block. It consists of 8 equal shaped triangles with 4 corner triangles. It is similar to the "stack and whack" octagonal blocks except that it is more full dressed with corner blocks. If take out the corner blocks you have a hexagon.
This block can become more complex by subdividing further. For example you can introduce additional triangles, as noted in the pink wedges.
You could do so again in the black wedges..I have re-rendered here using EQ* Isn't it beautiful. Edyta Sitar's Alaska pattern uses a variety of blocks (from simple kaleido to compound kaleido) and shadings to create her beautiful Alaska Pattern which you can find here.
As you can see, this is an Eight-Pointed Star SET ON POINT --dressed up for the opera.
Notice the difference between this and a regular Eight Pointed Star:
The set on point provides lots of design possibilities as Edyta's pattern shows.
Aids to help you make the Wedge Star (I call it Compound Kaleido!)
Edyta Sitar: New ruler from Creative Grids called Alaska.
Deb Tucker has a ruler called a "Wedge Star".
I'll update this post as I find more info. I hope you found it helpful.
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