I recently tested the Hamilton Transparency Quilt pattern by S-Renee Designs. I really love the look of the blocks and signed up to test just the block. At the time of the test I was getting ready to head to my mom's for a week and wasn't sure how much sewing I'd get done at her house. On the bright side, since I was going to visit my mom, my mother in law lives in the same area and I was able to put the block on a back of a knit jacket for her.
The construction of the block is not overly complicated, but it is an intermediate skill level. The pattern includes instruction to make the construction of the blocks "zero waste". As an environmental scientist - that is something I really appreciate. The blocks finish at 22" and nearly filled the back of a ladies 3X knit jacket.
I used some of my bonus blocks to make a decorative detail on the front of the jacket as well.
I thought it turned out pretty cute. I'm really loving all the ready to wear clothing that has quilt inspired designs added as accents recently. I love making t-shorts with quilt blocks, and doing a jacket was so fun.
There were some really gorgeous Hamilton Transparency Quilts made made other pattern testers and they have inspired me to make a throw version. Hopefully I can get to it soon.
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