Hello Cuties, I made this quilt top from my Army scraps left from making Settee Throw I posted here in March. This was inspired by a picture I saw online but I didn’t see any info, so I don’t know what it’s called. Not sure I like it. I hope I like it better once it’s quilted. My sister came today and I told her it should be awarded to a younger veteran because it reminds me of Tech games or Legos-lol I think it supposed to look like the rows are stacked on top of each row next to it and center row (Tanks, helicopters,Jeep’s) looks stacked on the two rows on each side. I guess it supposed to be an illusion quilt of sorts. Anyway, another top is pieced. If anyone knows the name of pattern, I’d like to know please and thank you. The picture I saw was bright colors.

by toogie 21 May 2023

Thanks Mary. I ran across a picture and I thought I could do that. I like some 3D or illusion quilts and this one worked for me. Some play with my vision so much I get dizzy like Carolyn or Karen. This one did not.
As far as making the quilts, I just cut and piece the Quilts of Valor tops, or flimsy as some people call them. Someone else, another member, quilts them before giving them back to me to finish with binding and label. I only quilt my own personal or CASA, donation quilts. I usually try to take a picture when I complete the piecing because I may not remember by the time everything else is finished. However, I may update or show this one again after quilting bc Lynn got a new Star design we are both anxious for her to try.

by mariagiannina 21 May 2023

I understand what you mean when you say illusion quilts make you dizzy. I have a friend who can't stand to look at even a bargallo quilt as she gets dizzy!
Would love to see it when it's quilted. I am making scrap lap quilts for our local nursing home at the moment, we are moving at the end of the year, and I can't take all those scraps with me!! Mary C

by toogie 21 May 2023

How sweet of you to think of others and think ahead, too. I would hate to know I had to sort to pack and move. I don’t think I can sew any faster-lol

by toogie 20 May 2023

Thank you!

by toogie 20 May 2023

Chris, it was almost too easy but I think I got bored with it. Maybe I’ll feel better once Lynn quilts it. She just got a new quilting design for her LA and said she has been waiting for the right top to try it out. It has stars so I’m anxious to see it quilted. The quilting should show up good in these blocks that read as solids. Thanks, I hope you’re feeling well ❤️

by toogie 19 May 2023

You describe the army well. I just found out the pattern name is Magic Carpet. On a link someone showed the measurements bigger cuts than mine so there are more blocks in each row in mine and maybe more rows. Thanks!

by toogie 19 May 2023

Oh Carolyn I do understand what you mean by some of the optical illusion patterns making a person dizzy. This one didn’t bother me, but some of those even though I like the look, I’d puke, trying to sew it or move while I look at the picture. Thanks as always for looking and commenting.

by toogie 19 May 2023

Thank you !

You must be a newbie so welcome to Cute!

by toogie 19 May 2023

Thanks, I wasn’t sure about enough fabrics to fussy cut but I made it. Whew!

by toogie 19 May 2023

Good for you! I’m still waiting to see yours. Thank you

by toogie 19 May 2023

Thank you Nan. I think it will have to be someone that likes modern quilts though.

by toogie 19 May 2023

Thank you!

by toogie 19 May 2023

I love your interpretation so guess what? I’m naming it Tank Tracks! Thanks!!!

by toogie 19 May 2023

Thank you Shirley!