8 grid chain block

[elkayr]

would an 8 grid chain block be considered a traditional quilt block?

[RitaR]

I'm not understanding what you mean about an 8 grid or a chain block, and

how it would apply to your project.   Maybe a bit more info,, pict would be best. 

 

Or, could look for it on line at Traditional Quilt Designs..  I think that is the name.

 

Hope you have a solution soon. 

 

Rita

[ffq-lar]

Yep, I can't picture it either.

Is it a 64-patch (eight blocks by eight blocks)? Most chain blocks have the same or similar colored squares running through the corners on a diagonal. If the block is 8x8, the diagonals from corner to corner would meet in the center and form a 4 patch of the same color. And the blocks sewn in rows would have the same 4 patch at the seam intersections. It makes a lovely quilt but I don't know the name of the block. If that's what you're talking about, yes, it is a traditional block and lovely used as an alternate block for a sampler quilt.

[elkayr]

My bee is exchanging friendship blocks.  One of the ladies wants a 12" traditional block. I was trying to pick something that would go well with the blocks that have already been done.  I like this one but not sure if it's considered a traditional block. I found this in EQ7.

 

 

[meg]

Im not an expert. but I'd say it was traditional.

[LisaC]

Yes, that is traditional all right.

[elkayr]

thanks everyone