Thursday, July 4, 2013

uncle sam + introducing the {sneaky} block INDEX

Happy Fourth, friends!



I’m sure we’ve all visited this mecca of quilts blocks at least once.  In fact, as soon as I spot something I like in my trusty encyclopedia, quilter’s cache is the first place I go for block assembly ideas.  Ordinarily, with much success.  But the last few times, I’ve had no such luck (Sam’s Quilt, Century of Progress {Star of Arcturus}, and Boston Pavement, to name a few).

Now, full disclaimer:  maybe it’s just me?  As in, it’s entirely conceivable that I am mis-navigating the site.  For those of you who aren't familiar, the patterns are sorted alphabetically by title on a few separate pages; since you have to click through to see the thumbnail, I suppose the ones I’m after might be listed under a different name and I’ve just missed 'em.  Or maybe they really aren’t there.  Either way, from now on, they’re going to be here.  ;)

You see, that’s where the INDEX comes in:  traditional blocks that have somehow {sneakily} escaped the quiltosphere.  Till now.  Let’s just call it my feeble attempt to fill in the incredibly-sparse-but-still-existent gaps out there.  Here’s how it’ll work… Anytime I come across a block in the book for which I can find no free online instruction (public domain, people!), I’ll draw up and upload the pattern to craftsy, after which I'll post a link to the INDEX tab.  And if you happen to stumble upon one of these elusive blocks before I do, just give me a heads up and I’ll add it to a running list of patterns to deconstruct on paper and reassemble in fabric ;)  

Sound good?  Good.  Now go help yourself to BB #3725.

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8 comments:

  1. OMG you have just opened up a giant rabbit hole (or two) for me! Seriously though, this is a great idea. You're building such a great resource with this blog!

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  2. Fabulous. I have a hard time finding things there as well. You have to know either the traditional name or figure out the random name someone gave a traditional block because they are the ones that drew up the directions for this site. I love the blocks you're coming up with!

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  3. Sounds like a great idea! I love free online sources, tools, and educational items. This sounds like a great idea. THANKS!

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  4. Better than good...that's a brilliant idea! Thank you for doing this! I am sure it will become an invaluable resource!

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  5. Thanks for showing me more online resources!

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  6. Just saw your recent post containing the sultan flower block and searched though to this post.

    Question: What does the 'BB' # stand for? I have BlockBase and that immediately comes to my mind. Just wondering.
    Thanks so much.

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