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| Beacon Lights Block |
The Beacon Lights quilt block is a beautiful, classic block that's sure to add some radiant energy and geometric flair to your next sewing endeavor. The block was created by the genius of Wendy Russell for PatchworkSquare and it's no wonder it has come as a contrast, direction and sharp piecing masterpiece. It becomes a ‘visual lighthouse' on the quilt top that immediately draws the attention to the center.
The Beacon Lights block at first sight appears to be quite elaborate, but is largely based on some basic patchwork pieces that every quilter, from the novice to the advanced, can do.
Why This Block Shines
The design is based on the concept of a large, solid square with a smaller, bold square (diamond) anchored at its center, symbolizing the stability of the block in the center. Radiating outwards from this core are sharp, diamond-like accents and crisp triangles, that simulate beams of light piercing through the night.
The beauty of Wendy Russell's design is that it is so versatile:
Graphic Prints or High Contrast Solids: For a striking mid-century modern look, try using high-contrast solids or graphic prints.
Traditional Cozy: Combine deep batiks, warm flannel or floral reproductions for an heirloom effect.
Multi-piece layout makes it a great choice for doing a Scrap Busting.
As with picking a color, contrast is important. In this design, the "lights" are all supported by a clean, lighter general background fabric, but the outer accent diamonds and central square must be rich and saturated to create the geometric structure of the block.
A single block can create a statement mini quilt, a row of blocks may form a colorful table runner, or blocks can be repeated to make a full-sized quilt – no matter which way you use them, you'll end up with a beautiful product.
