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CHAPTER ASSEMBLING A QUILT TOP
Choose a Block Setting
You can arrange quilt blocks in a variety of layouts or settings, such as horizontal or diagonal. In addi-
tion, you can separate quilt blocks with sashing (small borders around each block), rotate the orienta-
tion of blocks, and even alternate two different blocks to create interesting patterns.
Horizontal or straight set
Blocks are arranged in horizontal rows. This is the
most commonly used block setting. Oen, setting
blocks next to each other creates an interesting sec-
ondary pattern.
Horizontal set with sashing
Blocks are arranged in horizontal rows, but set apart
by sashing (pieced or not) which frames each block.
Sashing
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CHOOSE A BLOCK SETTING
Diagonal or on-point set
Blocks are arranged in diagonal rows, with or without
sashing. To make a quilt top rectangular, setting trian-
gles (pieced or not) are added to the sides and corners.
Vertical or strippy set
Blocks are set in vertical columns and can be
arranged on-point or straight. Blocks in the vertical
columns are oen separated by sashing.
Vertical on-point half-drop
If the blocks in a vertical are set on point and offset by
a half-drop (the first block in a column is shied down
by half a block), the blocks create a zigzag pattern
where the block columns meet.
Medallion setting
Borders are arranged around a central block that
serves as a focal point. The central block can be on-
point or straight. The borders in a medallion setting
can be plain, pieced or appliquéd, or comprised of
separate blocks arranged as a border.
Half-drop
Vertical
sashing
Side
setting
triangle
Corner
setting
triangle
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