Mix & Match #4

Disappearing 
Kansas Star

In my last post I made new blocks from each of these color versions of Kansas Star by cutting each block into quarters and then reassembling the quarters differently. I then used the new blocks in quilt designs.

What if I take two quarters from one block and two quarters from another block and use those to make a new block?

Quarter of Nine #17

Disappearing 
Kansas Star

A Kansas star block is made from nine diamond patches. If you assemble a Kansas Star block then cut it into four quarters, you can use the quarters to make new blocks and some exciting new quilts.

In my last post I did nine color variations of a Kansas Star block. I am going to try this technique on each of them in turn.

Same Block Different Colors

Which Block Is
Kansas Star ?

If you said they all are, you're right.

On Point

Kansas Star

This on point Kansas Star comes from my 16 May 2010 post. I'm going to play with it again to see if I can create a different quilt top.

Playing with Colors

On Point Kansas Star

This is from my 30 May 2010 post. When I made it, I liked it but I wasn't smitten by it. The background pattern competes with the on-point Kansas Star Diamonds.

Both Elsie and Judy left comments as to how I could improve it.

Playing with Colors

Wonky Kansas Star

Yesterday I was playing with a wonky Kansas Star and I produced this pattern.

I wasn't totally satisfied with the colors; so today I thought I'd explore the colors a little more.

Playing with Blocks

Wonky Kansas Star

What if I change the grid on a Kansas Star block and create a wonky Kansas Star?

Playing with Borders

On Point Kansas Star

Two weeks ago (16 May 2010) I designed this while playing with an on point Kansas Star block.

On Point

Kansas Star

I want to make an on point quilt.

What if I start with a Kansas Star and then turn it on point?