Should I re-size this block?
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Should I re-size this block?
I am working on a hawaiian quilt - making up the pattern myself. I have finished one block. I don't know if I should make the blocks smaller! I don't want to take away from the design of each block - each block will have different pattern and different fabric with the same background for all blocks. I think sashing around each block would make the designs standout. The attached block is 20". I was thinking maybe a 13" block and reducing the design to 67%. Any thoughts on this is appreciated!! I hope this picture doesn't come out huge
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Is this a breadfruit block? How pretty it is. I would not re-size it. Many of those type quilts are really huge. Kind of the style. Know what I mean? I have seen only one huge applique block that was a queen sized quilt.
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Well for a queen or king-sized quilt, the 20" is a good size. I had never heard of a breadfruit block so I googled it and lots of images there. It seems as though most of the blocks were large. I like the large block for a quilt of size...even for a lap quilt...the size is part of its appeal i think.
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Thank you everyone for your time and opinion. I will make them all this size!! The breadfruit pattern is my favorite block. Hoping all the blocks look as good as this one :-) Another snow day - guess I will have to sew.
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