A2Z Challenge: Block D

Double X, Dutchman's Puzzle, and Darting Birds

Just like the "C" blocks posted yesterday, these 3 blocks were created early on in my homespun project.

The Double X block pattern from "501 Rotary Cut Quilt Blocks" does not have the bordered square in the center.  I have no memory of why I did this ... I can't think of a reason why I would have changed the block.  But I do like the effect!

Dutchman's Puzzle is another one of my favorite blocks.  I'm not a fan of Flying Geese, so I would not do a whole quilt of Dutchman's Puzzle blocks, but I like the way it looks.  It's another one of those classics (like the Churn Dash) that I just feel needs to be in any sampler.

Darting Birds is another one of the 9-patch type blocks made with half-square triangles and solid squares.  I like to make these types of blocks because of the simplicity of them, and they give a good mix with the more complicated looking blocks.

Well, my quilt will be 7 rows with 6 blocks in each row, for 42 blocks total.  Row 1 is done ... sashed and sewed together!!  I will post that picture on Saturday with F.

Thanks for stopping by!  See you tomorrow!  Happy sewing!

Cat

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