Playing with Letters
















From My Pieced Alphabet:

Underwood Block

Underwood block is a simple straightforward block alphabet.  It does have some interesting characteristics however.

What if I build my letters on an 8 x 10 grid?

What if I construct diagonals in the simplest way possible? I'll do them on a 45 degree angle using the connector corner method.

In most alphabets the crossbar in the center of the M dips down a lot more than this.  This is legible and acceptible, but it's not customary and so it feels a bit odd.

What if I make the crossbar dip deeper?

The piecing, although similar, is a little more difficult that with the 45 degree angles above. If necessary this part of the letter could be paper pieced.

The result is an M that looks more conventional.  The result is worth the little extra effort.








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