MTS

Roman Stripe is the name I've always heard and used.

The block is super easy - here's a .pdf with some basic instructions. How you set them is your preference.
Since you essentially end up with the equivalent of a HST in terms of coloring/value, you can set this any number of ways, including all the variations of a log cabin quilt - Lightening, Barn Raising, Sunshine and Shadows, etc.

http://www.maryquilts.com/wp-content...d-strings1.pdf

Have fun!

CindyinNY

Thank you again, MTS. I've saved a copy of it. Everyone on this board is soooooooooo kind!

craftybear

thanks for the link

nannya54

Is this what you are looking for? If you PM me, I can sort of explain how I did this but I didn't have a pattern. It was an easy one to put together but working on a bias was tricky. My quilter did a wonderful job hiding the imperfections. The links being sent to you are pretty good.

Aurora

Love the effect the print triangle gives, it really started my thinking process of possibilities.

steelecg

There is a book for making roman shades that explains just how to make them - I think you can google it or get it through Amazon

MTS

Am I the only one that wonders if anyone reads more than just the title of a topic?

cherrio

mts,
I am fairly new and have a question. on the roman shade block shown in your link; what is the point of the interfacing or muslin?
thanks
cherri

MTS

ROMAN STRIPE BLOCK. :wink:

The muslin is used as a foundation to stabilize the block. You use a flip-and-sew method to place your strips, without really worrying about bias or size (well, as long as it covers the muslin). And then you can trim it down to whatever size you want, and you have a perfectly square block with straight edges. And that's always a nice thing to have. :wink:

You could just as easily use paper, or even pages from the telephone book. ;-) .

The thing about muslin is you don't have to remove it like you do paper. But paper is cheaper. There was very recently a humongous thread on the different types of foundations, and the pros and cons of each so I'm not going to go into that here.
But they all are serve the same purpose.

Depending on your choice of construction, there are other ways to go about making this, especially if you're going to be using the SAME strips in every block. ;)

But it's a really simple block, and while most of the examples given here are Amish in style, you can certainly go to town on your fabric choices. I've always thought they looked a bit like baskets (when on-point), so florals is also one way to go. B&W with brights would make a great kids quilt. Endless options.

So go make one.
And then post a picture. :wink: :wink:

scisyb220

Thanks for posting this, I saved it so I can use it to make one of the many baby quilts needed for this year. So far, including my DDIL and DD, I have 9 relatives or friends who are expecting! This looks like something I could do rather quickly & get great results. Everyone on this board is such a great resource!