Variations on Fools Square

The first two blocks I changed because they were going to a person who wanted Star block.  It was easy enough to make the corners solid instead of 1/2-square triangles.

The second change (third time I made this block in two days!) was to make the 1/2-square triangles in the two main colors instead of with one & the background fabric.  I was trying to pump up the second color so it was more or less equal with the first.  Also, I knew I would be adding a border in the background to bring the whole thing up to size (we were swapping 12" blocks & this one is 10") & I just thought it would look better.

 


This means of course that none of them would be described as squares, but they weren't all that square to begin with.  That must be the Fool's part.

June's Week 3 - Fool's Square

I wonder how they came up this this name for the block?

I've added dark purple to the colors I use for the Friday Block Party!

I need to work on my measurements. I could see as I was sewing that things were not lining up correctly.  Still looks nice and when I add a grey border it will float nicely I think/hope!

Kathie's Fool's Square - Week 3

Here's another brightly colored square for the year. I'm glad to find a good project for some bright fat quarters I received as a gift. Kathie L in Allentown

Week 3

Thanks, June. for that wonderful elephant block last week! Good to see that quite a few people made it!

There will be another animal block next week, but for now I will give you a 10inch block to work on. These pieced blocks can be alternated with the animal blocks to make a child's or baby quilt.

The block is called, 'Fool's Square'.
Enjoy!