I’ve been thinking about the blocks people make, cut up, and rearrange to make something different. I’ve also been pondering southwest designs. Suddenly, in my brain, the two came together. I started by using these dies.
I love how perfectly the pieces go together when cut with my Accuquilt die cutter!
Here is the back. The dies cut the tips of pieces at angles that make matching them up a breeze.
Anyway, after piecing these, I sliced them in half.
Then I flipped the pieces around and stitched them back together.
I stitched matching pieces in mirror image.
Hmmmm….
Maybe more like this.
Or this.
Had to rip a block, but I’m really liking this!
The fabrics were scraps left on the cutting table when I first got my crazy idea, so this may not go any farther than this. But it’s definitely an idea that I will revisit. I love finding new ways to use my Accuquilt dies.
Have a great day!
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KatyQuilts 
Thanks! I had a lot of fun with these!
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Oh how fun! I love all the versions!
Oh wow, genius! Makes a wonderful vintage looking block. Question: those studio boards don’t say what size block that makes so how big is the starter block?
Cool technique!
Even if quite small, they could be the asymmetrical center stripe on a quilt with all background fabric around them. Maybe with some echo quilting in colored thread? Just a first thought…
Neat idea and it does look Southwest.
Very cool idea, Katy!
Love those. Great thinking outside the box.
We need a “Love it” button. I especially love the 2 tone diamonds. Aren’t you smart!