2 Doods

An ex-neighbor once showed me how to make a block starting with a square and going around like the log cabin block but using triangles instead of strips for the "logs". There were right and left handed triangles (one corner was a 90 degree and they were long). I think there might have been two or more lengths of triangles. Does the block have a name or does anyone know how to do this? I don't remember how they go together! I didn't keep an example. Tisk, Tisk! :(

nanabirdmo

could this be a pineapple block?

tia sarah

i just saw this done, this morning on fonns and porter. don't remember what it was called. but you might want to .com them

2 Doods

That one is pretty but that's not it. The triangles are long and skinny. sort of like a pie shape and they formed around the square like the log cabin. You woirked around each side. Maybe it was something she made up-I remember her saying it was a good one for beginning because the corners don't have to match. It sure made a cute baby quilt. Hope I can figure it out!

nanabirdmo

i also hope you can find it and share with us. sounds very interesting.

ShellyQ

I think it might be twisted log cabin, sometimes called twisted square. Here is a link for a patt for a 7" one http://www.geocities.com/quiltiestgirl/twistedsquare.html
If you google it you'll find heaps more, hope this helps some, all the best with it :D

2 Doods

Shelly-
I drew it out last night and it looks very much like that. I don't remember going around that many layers but I think it will work.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!
2 Doods

Kyiav10

That would make a pretty blcok. Kyia

Feathers

Hi 2Doods:
I have this block that sounds like what you are talking about. I'll attache a picture. If it's what you were thinking of I can send you the specifics.

Feathers

lin

I really like that block Feathers. It would be perfect for a quilt I want to make my son-in-law.

If I'm reading your notes right, the center 4-patch is made from 4 (2½") squares and the triangles are cut on the diagonal from rectangles that are 9"x9 3/4", right? Do you start with a partial seam on that first triangle and then finish it when you get around to the other side?

Thanks! :)