Drafting for the Creative Quilter

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A second way you might redesign grid-based blocks is to

add another row of grids. I used this idea when making the

Sampler Supreme (page 99). I love the Goose in the Pond

block, which is a 5 × 5 grid. I added another row of grids,

which brings it to a 7 × 7 grid. I then made two minor

changes to redesign the block. I ended up not using it in my

quilt, but I will use the block some other time.

Goose in the Pond block Redesigned Goose in the Pond

block

DESIGNING WITHIN

TRADITIONAL 8-POINTED

STAR DRAFTING

CATEGORY BLOCKS

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It is important that you have a clear understanding of

the 8-pointed star drafting category in order to follow

this process (page 44).

I enjoy the design process of fracturing existing shapes or

removing shapes within designs in the 8-pointed star drafting

category. This category is different from grid-based blocks,

however, because the equality of 8-pointed star designs lies

between the star points rather than in equal grids of squares

across and down the block.

Grids are equal

Grid-based drafting category

Distance between points is equal

8-pointed star drafting category

May basket Draft smaller basket inside

larger one

Shadow Baskets, 28 ̋ × 28 ̋, designed, pieced, and quilted
by the author.

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