Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #32-33

Here they are-the last of the 6″ blocks! We got these done in the middle of October and were glad to have hit that milestone. There are 14 of the 6″ blocks in this quilt. We have found that with the fabric all cut, we can sew two in a session, otherwise we choose, cut and sew one in an afternoon. #32 is called Aunt Dinah and the pattern calls for yellow, black, red, and green, with the star being in black. We did not like that color combo at all and decided we wanted the star points to be the focal point, so they are the solid yellow. Then we chose the flowered center because we like it and haven’t used it, then added the sunflower fabric in the corners for the same reason. The orange cornerstones came from the touch of orange in the center, and it became a nicely balanced block.

The second block is #33 Grandmothers Favorite and we used an entirely different color scheme than the pattern. Who is surprised? We wanted lavender and chose the center fabric, then worked all the rest to go with the center fabric. The purple square-in-square is what the eye sees first, followed by the cute center. So we were happy!

ShaRee Aunt Dinah and Grandmothers Favorite

Sue Aunt Dinah and Grandmothers Favorite

Terry Aunt Dinah and Grandmothers Favorite