February Monthly Challenge - Quilt Block

Mitchell · #1 01-19-2008, 10:19 AM

At the request of some members, we will have a little fun challenge.

The first is a Quilt Block. Since there will not be a collection - just pictures - the block size will be flexible. Please refer to the attached link for examples. Wood Quilt Square Irish, please feel free to add as necessary.

I am also linking the original thread for reference. How about some monthly mini challenges?

There are no prizes (at least not yet) - it's just for fun. We'll select another subject for March about mid Feb - depending on the participation on this one.

Jim OH · #2 01-19-2008, 11:17 PM

Hey Mitchell,
I would be happy to participate in a few, but my expertise lies in three dimensional carving. Perhaps next month a project I can carve a face on.
Jim OH

kitaye · #3 01-30-2008, 06:26 AM

This is something I can work on in the evenings so I'll give it a go.

Marci MN · #4 01-31-2008, 02:42 AM

Anyone else working on this challenge? I'm finding out relief carving isnt my thing... I dont understand it. I'm still working on it.. but its been almost tossed into the woodpile a few times.

kitaye · #5 01-31-2008, 06:09 AM

Does it have to be relief? I went on the theory that it was a quilt block so I cut a piece 3 x 3 and have been working on a chip/pierced piece on that.

Marci MN · #6 02-02-2008, 08:24 PM

Hi Kitaye, I dont think it has to be relief just a project done on a wooden quilt block. I cant wait to see your chip/pierced block! I love looking at that type of carving.. it facinates me and its so beautiful!

I finally gave up on the first block.. its been retired to the wood pile. I'm trying something much simpler on this second block.

achaundy · #7 02-05-2008, 10:24 PM

Well I guess I'll break the ice and put my carving up.
I carved this as a Valintine for my Honey. It's 5" x 5" with a 6" base, carved basswood and pine base,painting is acrylic with clear matte top coat. Skip

kitaye · #8 02-06-2008, 06:12 AM

Holy cow, that is lovely.

kitaye · #9 02-09-2008, 11:52 AM

Well, here is my first. It is 3" x 3" x 1/4" basswood. It was supposed to be all chipped but I went to deep on one and made it a piercing instead, so I matched it as best I could to balance the piece. The finish is Naturoil. The strong grain lines were not visible until after I oiled it. It looked terrible at first but I think it is growing on me.

This is actually the second one started. The first one died a painful and horrible death in the kindling bin. I have another, slightly more complicated one started as well. Hopefully, it will survive to see this thread.

achaundy · #10 02-09-2008, 02:36 PM

Very nice Kitaye, are the diamonds painted white I like that. Skip