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Small Cousteau’s Calypso Quilt Block

November 28, 2014 by Michele

You got ’em too, don’t ya? Fabric scraps, I mean? Yeah, me too… So I thought I’d gradually try to put a dent in the pile by rustling up a collection of small 3-1/2 inch (3-inch finished) quilt blocks. Slowly. Here and there. Now and again…

I’ve got a few made so far. They’re cute, eh?

In a clockwise direction, I’ve got a blue and white shoo-fly block, and then a new-to-me block called Cousteau’s Calypso in purply-pink ‘n yellow. Had to paper-piece that one. Then there’s a navy blue and white Patience block, and finally a pink and grey Cracker block.

What will I make with them? Heaven only knows… Got any ideas? I’m all ears.

♥M

 

Filed Under: quilting Tagged With: Cousteau's Calypso quilt block, Cracker quilt block, Patience quilt block, scraps, shoo fly quilt block

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  1. quiltingoneness says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Hi,
    I've been following your blog and enjoying the diversity of your posts since I-don't-know-when without ever (I think) commenting, but I can't resist this challenge 😉

    Here my tuppence/train of thought:
    – the two upper blocks are entirely different in character from the two lower blocks, but go with each other (1 type)
    – the two lower blocks are very bold in comparison and they differ from each other, too (2 types)
    – if I wanted to combine all four in one quilt, I'd go for a fairly large one and keep the 3 types separate, for instance by starting with a square or diamond shaped center/cluster and building rows around that, then perhaps repeating the pattern of the center near the edge
    – if I'd rather have smaller pieces, I'd probably not combine more than two blocks/types

    Alternative: To make even more unusual blocks and not decide on a project until I'd got quite a batch of them.

    A colour scheme might help unite them.

    PS: I really like the Calypso – the different angles make it very lightweight – but the boldness of the lower blocks is just as intriguing 🙂

    • michpacey@gmail.com says

      November 29, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      Yeah, the Calypso is a nifty block, isn't it? Okay, so you think a larger quilt will be needed to accommodate a large variety of blocks. Thanks so much Quilting Oneness, I will definitely keep that in mind. Have a great day!

  2. jessica okui says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    They all look so cute, I'm sure you'll think of something fabulous to make with them.

    • michpacey@gmail.com says

      December 1, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      I sure hope so. 🙂

  3. CREATIVE KHADIJA says

    November 30, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Pretty! Lovely to see you new posts every time. Whatever you will be trying, I bet that will be perfect. can't wait to see..
    well May be any wall art?

    • michpacey@gmail.com says

      December 1, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Wall art is a fine idea and there are a couple walls in my house that could use something fresh… Thanks Khadija!

  4. Pearl says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:22 am

    On first glance, I thought the Calypso block was pie crust and berry filling. I enjoy seeing what you're up to and marvel how precise your creations are.
    Have you heard of this guild?

    http://themodernquiltguild.wordpress.com/

    • michpacey@gmail.com says

      December 1, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Yep, I am a member-at-large, thanks Pearl.

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