Candy Corn Overload - Three Blocks in One

Candy Corn Overload EQ8 Tutorial

This was one of those days where I started out with one idea -- and ended up with something very different.  And even a fun new concept that I will share with you.  ​🎃👻🍬🦇💀🧡

I started by drafting this 8 pointed star.  It is a block in the EQ8 library (under 9 patch stars).  But I typically find it faster to draft myself then figure out EQs naming convention or location for the block in a very large library.

I love this block as it is super easy to piece with my Deb Tucker V Block Trimmer.  I am a fan of the oversized piecing trim down method as it truly gives me my most accurate results.

8 Pointed Star from EQ8 Block Library

I kept looking at that "V" and began thinking that it was the same shape as a piece of candy corn.  I've been trying to go processed sugar free and I think my brain is coming up with other ways to experience the sugar fix.

So I went back to EQ8 and drew three extra lines to turn those Vs into candy corn.

I even found candy corn fabric that I used in the corners.

Unfortunately when I went to place the block in a quilt, I didn't like it.

So I decided to reject the block -- at least for now.

Candy Cane Overload - Original Block - Rejected

I decided to experiment with adding a band in the corners.

I also decided to experiment with using some plaid fabrics in the block.  Plaid and fall go hand-in-hand.  At least in my brain.

The plaid fabrics are from the EQ8 Library.  Look under Themes>02 Plaid.

This one was a winner -- at least for my quilt.

Candy Cane Overload Main Block

I then began thinking about how I could incorporate the candy corn in other parts of the block -- such are sashing and borders. 

As I was contemplating this, I realized I could create both the sashing and border blocks from the main block.  No additional drawing required.

I plan to call this my "Three Blocks from One" concept.

​Check out the video to see how I did this.

Candy Corn Overload Sashing Block

Candy Corn Overload Border Block

I decided to play with the blocks in an on point layout and came up with two designs that I liked.  These were the ones shared during the video.

Candy Corn Overload Quilt #1

• On-Point Layout
• Number of Blocks: 2 x 2
• Finished Size of Block:  9"
• Finished Size of Sashing: 3"
• ​No borders (other than the binding).

Candy Corn Overload #1 Created by Kari Schell using EQ8

Candy Corn Overload Quilt #2

• On-Point Layout
• Number of Blocks: 1 x 1
• Finished Size of Block:  9"
• Finished Size of Sashing: 3"
• ​Tile Square border with number of blocks set at 6.  This will result in 3" blocks.

Candy Corn Overload #2 Created by Kari Schell using EQ8

I look forward to seeing what you do with the Candy Corn blocks.  Or maybe the Three Blocks from One concept.  Feel free to share in the Learning EQ Facebook post.

Candy Corn Overload Learning EQ Facebook Post

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Happy quilting.

​Kari

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