A few months ago I was asked to design a quilt block for the Los Angeles Modern Quilt Guild Block of the Month. I’ve been really enamored by Orange Peel Blocks lately, so I came up with this fattened version:
Icon Block
The gently curved square shape reminded me of an iPhone icon, thus the name.
If you are new to sewing curves, don’t be afraid to give it a try! I tried to make them fool-proof to line up, and the curve is gentler than a 1/4 circle.
I was having fun making the blocks, so I ended up making an entire quilt!
The quilt measures 48″ x 60″. I decided to just dive into my solid scraps and use every color, but now I’m wishing I had used a tighter color palette. Here are a few other ideas for color:
Variegated Blues
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Ombred Alison Glass Fabrics
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I used Essex Yarn-dyed for the background, a variety of solid scraps for the main curves and low-volume scraps for the latticework sashing.
The stripy sashing is Robert Kaufman Railroad Denim. I was asked if the denim is bulky, and it is not at all! It’s a lightweight fabric and was quite nice to work with.
It you are interested in purchasing the block pattern, you can find it in my pattern store and on Craftsy!
Great block Janice!! And that ombré version is spectacular!
this looks great! I might actually overcome my fear of curves and try it! I especially love the bold solids with the low volume prints. Beautiful!
Loved your take on these gorgeous quilts.
The effect on the full quilt is really cool!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE….. Yes I bought the pattern… CANT wait to find fabrics for this BEAUTY!!!! THANKS!
What a fabulous block and all together in a quilt…amazing! I love it!
I love the solids you have chosen – diving in and using every colour was a great idea!
What a great block and beautiful quilt!