Wonky cross quilt

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This 40 x 50 baby quilt is the product of my blocks from guild friends in the Whatever Bee. I made a practice wonky cross version (a maquette, if you will) a few months ago which helped me to identify the features I liked in this sort of a slice and insert block. Like the practice quilt, I kept the blocks the same height but varied the widths. I also added a few half blocks and stacked them in pairs, just for fun (hint: this is a great fix for a block that may end up being slightly too…

Remember the sneak peeks from last week? Well, here is the finished product! (Sorry the picture is so dark - it was very dreary outside!) ...

I had the opportunity to sew with Lotta Jansdotter’s upcoming line for Windham Fabrics, Glimma, recently. I showed you one quilt I made using this line, a fun wonky cross quilt, made to show …

I love wonky improv blocks. No need to match any points, and very few rules. Let’s learn how to make a wonky cross. Did you like it? I made the cross in two colours but you could use any numb…

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See a brand new quilt block tutorial using the 10" Slicer from Crafty Gemini and Quilty Box: the Wonky Cross Block

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The weather has been weird, and it is winter, so I have been quilting with some of my fun fabrics. These wonky cross blocks are pretty easy to make. I only had one extra when I was finished, so I gave it to C, so she can put it in her personal flannel-backed snuggly quilt. Jane took this photo of me and my quilt. I think the next one I make will be a bit longer. I guess I could have added another row. Oh, well. As long as it is chilly outside and there is no firewood to be cut, I am staying…

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