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As you look at this quilt, you'll see at least four different types of blocks:
"Chopped Blocks"
Orphan blocks and border
pieces were "repurposed" for
this quilt.
"Composed Blocks"
Intricate blocks that were
designed to fit within the
diamond shape.
"Extended Blocks"
Square blocks and borders
were extended to fit into the
diamond shape by having
strips of fabric added.
"Applique Blocks"
Most of the blocks are
patchwork, but a few
choice applique blocks are
scattered around.
Look at the large photo of this quilt on the "Photo Album" page.
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The Lancaster Diamond Quilt
In March, 2010, the "Lancaster Diamond" was introduced to groups of quilters who were very interested in creating reproductions or variations of this wonderful quilt.
Sometimes a quilt just grabs your attention and won't let go. The first time I saw this quilt at our antique quilt study group, I knew I had been bitten by the bug. The diamond shape is new to me - it is not the standard 45 degree (like Lone Star) or 60 degree (like Tumbling Blocks) diamond, but something different.
So, I studied this quilt and it reavealed lots of secrets. It turns out that this quilt was made in the mid-1800's in Lancaster County, PA, by a Mennonite woman. It is one of a small group of similar quilts from Warwick Township. The quilters obviously worked together on designs and shared fabrics; however, each quilter's creation was completely her own.
With the owner's permission, I developed a template to use to cut out this unusual diamond shape. You only need one template to cut out the three main shapes for this quilt: large diamond block, small cornerstones, and sashing pieces.
If you want to teach a class or lead a group to make this quilt (or a variation), here's the deal:
- Each participant should buy the Template and Starter Pattern.
- As the teacher/leader, you can register and buy the remaining collections and distribute them to the group.
- I will give you permission to copy the collections for the use of the class or group.
- You might decide to send the block collections to your group as PDF files.
- Or, you might print out paper copies for your group. You might want to recoup the cost of buying & copying the designs, but I ask that you not sell them for a profit.
- What you charge or don't charge for teaching or leading a group is, of course, up to you.
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