Decisions
October 16, 2013
Do I go with a straight setting?
Or do I set it on point?
I drafted the pattern myself and then paper pieced it. And if you know how much paper piecing and I aren't the best of friends, you understand why it took me a few months to come around to making this thing instead of just thinking about it. I have no idea if a block like this exists out in the world although I imagine there must be something similar. And so what do I call it? Got any ideas for a name?
Also, do I get knee deep in these fabrics and keep going in this direction? Or should I sit with it a bit and see what develops?
Me? I'm leaning towards on point (although it may mean more troubling math), calling it something that has to do with the early October (it feels crisp, but bright here in Kentucky) , and waiting it out (finishing the flying geese first).
What do you think?
It reminds me of a compass rose (and Eren and her love of all things nautical). I like them on point and I say use these as incentive for getting the flying geese done.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | October 16, 2013 at 07:17 PM
Took the words right out of my mouth ^. Set it on point and call it compass rose. Just lovely.
Posted by: Mary | October 16, 2013 at 07:18 PM
On point. Really nice, Erin.
Posted by: Sarah | October 16, 2013 at 07:25 PM
On point, definitely. Looks like a compass variation of some kid, so maybe a navigational name?
Posted by: Account Deleted | October 16, 2013 at 08:05 PM
I checked a mariner's compass stars book out of the library once. I love this one.
Posted by: Melissa F | October 16, 2013 at 08:12 PM
Definitely on point! Looks great! As for a name - no idea. Let it simmer for a bit while those flying geese get finished.
Posted by: Erin in PA | October 16, 2013 at 08:47 PM
I guess the holidays on my mind, because I'd call it Oh Holy Night. Nice block.
Posted by: Sherry in WA | October 16, 2013 at 09:40 PM
Oh my gosh, what's wrong with me, because I like it so much better set straight! As in, no contest in my mind. Yikes! But it is a delightful block and the fabric selections are lovely.
Posted by: Jenny | October 16, 2013 at 10:16 PM
On point gets my vote.
Posted by: Lindsey F | October 16, 2013 at 10:46 PM
I like it on point too. They are both great... but it's about 51/49 in favor of on point for me. It looks like a compass rose to me. How about Legendary Compass (play on the legend of a map)? Not sure what color way you are leaning. Looking good so far. Very nice.
Posted by: Penni | October 16, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Definitely on point from my point of view. I like compass rose for a name but I thought of Block Star. Nice fabric choice!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn in NL | October 17, 2013 at 05:59 AM
lovely, lovely. those colors are just great and all time favorites of mine! i'm a fan of straight, i have to say, but i'd make more and keep them on the design wall to be sure.
Posted by: beth lehman | October 17, 2013 at 06:44 AM
I'm definitely going to finish the flying geese first! Incentive is a good thing.
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:22 AM
Thanks, Mary!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:23 AM
Glad to know that my instincts were right. ;)
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:23 AM
I'm going to have to brainstorm the heck out of this one.
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:23 AM
I knew it looked like something...but I find this a lot less fussy. Plus each block only has 7 seams - win!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:24 AM
I think that is exactly what I am going to do!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:24 AM
Oh...I like the idea of night!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:25 AM
In my head, it was always set straight. It was after I sewed it that I thought about putting it on point. I'm still not decided!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:25 AM
Duly noted! ;)
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:26 AM
My split is more like 55/45 in favor of on point...I really can't decide!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:26 AM
Some kind of star has crossed my mind, too. Thanks, Dawn.
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:27 AM
That's a good idea, Beth. I'll just keep making and then decide!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | October 17, 2013 at 08:27 AM
On point -- very neat either way, but on point is most emphatic.
Posted by: Janet Taber | October 17, 2013 at 08:49 AM
I like it straight! The dark blue compass points leap out at me either way; I like how in the straight setting they're highlighting the cardinal directions, and then the other points and angles behind them creep out slowly.
Posted by: mailergoat | October 17, 2013 at 10:50 AM
I vote on point.
Posted by: sewkatiedid | October 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM
On point~that one caught my eye way quicker.
Posted by: Jan | October 17, 2013 at 04:09 PM
On point. North Star came to mind when I looked at photo #2. Nice work!
Posted by: Pam | October 17, 2013 at 07:16 PM
Compass rose was the first thought I had--and I thought I was so clever.
Posted by: Kathleen | October 18, 2013 at 02:58 AM
Pretty! It's definitely a compass rose variation. I think it looks great both ways, but I'd probably put it square for ease of piecing the quilt and not having to have any triangle blocks to fill in. I'm lazy that way. :)
Posted by: Sarah | October 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I have no authority in anything quilting related. But I say on point.
Posted by: sulu-design | October 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM
On point gets my vote!
Posted by: Britt | October 18, 2013 at 04:13 PM
Looks complicated straight on. Set it on point. Fantastic pattern, good for you!
Posted by: michele (maryland) | October 18, 2013 at 08:39 PM
i missed this! and i LOVE it! xo.
Posted by: emily | October 24, 2013 at 10:36 PM
ps. i vote straight.
Posted by: emily | October 24, 2013 at 10:36 PM
I love this block and so wish I could get it. And I LOVE paper piecing. It's my favorite because the points come out so beautifully.
Posted by: Patti | November 16, 2013 at 05:31 AM