SUN DAPPLE

In designing a quilt, I always think back to the geometric theories that I learned 70 years ago in high school.  I had a wonderful teacher, and what he taught me serves me well today.  One of those theories is transversal lines -- very simply is when a line intersects other lines at different points.  In this quilt, the transversal line intersects parallel lines making the angles consistent.  The mental gymnastics is not always necessary, but for me it is fun!

THE STATS:  Sun Dapple, 2025, 28" x 28", Paper Pieced, Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted.

This is definitely a scrap quilt with leftover pieces from previous quilts!

PRISM BREAK

After making almost 300 quilts, I have the sewing techniques down.  However, the design of any quilt is still an experiment.

Some of the quilts I make I am really pleased with the outcome; others not so much.  This quilt falls into the "not so much" category.  I wanted to experiment with an off-set sashing after making the prism blocks.  The blocks were dark; so I thought it needed a light spark in the sashing, but I chose too light of a neutral. The sashing then became the focus and not what I intended.

The positives --  #1 I'm pleased with the quilting design, it adds a lot of texture.  #2 It's finished; I'll document it with a photo, file it away, and maybe someone will pay a few bucks for the quilt at an estate sale.  #3 Always a learning experience!

THE STATS:  Prism Break, 2025, 33" x 33", Paper Pieced, Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted.

The name -- Living in a prison town, we are always aware of a rare prison break.  Prism Break seemed applicable with this quilt!