I was running late designing my block. I had already seen the majority of the blocks that were going into the issue and I knew the insert pages were full–no applique, foundations or templates for me. I wanted to make a block that could have interesting settings, but would be simple to piece, and I’ve got a nephew graduating from high school next year, so I had been looking for fabric that I thought he might like.
Early one morning, with all those thoughts in mind, I started drawing on the steamed-up shower door and had my block planned out. Later I drew the block in Electric Quilt (side note: if you’re an EQ user, be sure to check out the ongoing QM/EQ design contest). Then I saw Brazilia from Hoffman Fabrics, which reminded me of the tropical shirts my nephew likes to wear.
With no rotation, Jungle Boogie blocks look like this sewn together:
Jungle Boogie Setting #1
Kinda fun how these blocks create their own sashing. If you like symmetry, you could repeat unit 1-C-D patches at the right and bottom to create an inner border effect.
By rotating the blocks, you get this:
Jungle Boogie Setting #2
The pinwheels form where the blocks join together in this setting.
TIP: If you use a stripe like I did, you’ll want to plan for how the stripe lays out before you cut the C, E and F patches.
Tell me, which setting do you like best? I’ll pick someone at random from the comments after 10 am MST on Tuesday morning 11/10 to win a 100 blocks issue.
And the winner is . . . #18 Pat! Congratulations!
Thanks everyone for playing along–I’ve enjoyed reading your comments. Claudia–I have more settings in EQ, but ran out of time to get more ready for this! This one is also fun to play with diagonal settings–and, of course, many varieties of colors too!
I love setting # 2
For a male I like setting 1. Lots of emphasis on colour and lots of little busy movements happening. Just love the stripe effects. Of course your quilt will take on a new dimension when it is quilted.
Have fun
You know setting one is saying to me that it needs just a little flash of red
Cheers
Lynne
I like setting two with the rotation best, but they’re both lovely! :0)
I like Jungle Boogie 2 the best but both are very nice. Love the other block samples too Thanks Cynthia
I like setting #2, as I love the kaleidoscope effect. I can’t wait to get this issue, so would be a bonus to win.
I like #2 of the 2 choices. What fun it would be to play some more. Thanks.
I like #1 – actually I like the nephew story and how family inspires quilts. I think that nephew has fabric purchased and a pattern ready to start cutting and sewing with his aunt at Christmas time
Fun block. I do like both settings, but I think #2 is my favorite. More layouts maybe?
Tough call. I like them both. I think I’d pick #1 for a guy though. I just found your blog and will be hanging around
I love block #2! This is my 1st time on your site. Great site! All these give-aways — exciting!
Hands down block 2. You’ve given me and idea on how to set a block of the month quilt I am close to finishing. Thank you.
I like #2 best! What a fun block to play with!
I love the kaleidoscope effect of block #2.
I love the second layout. I can’t imagine what one block looks like. It is a wonderful effect.
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I like the #2 because of the way the center gives the feeling of movement!
Setting #2 is my favorite! What a great block!
Oh, I do like those little pinwheels.
Wow what a difference turning the piece makes. I love the pinwheels in setting #2.
I like #2 because it shows more symetry and highlights the fabrics better, I think
They are both neat designs. I think #1 for a guys quilt and #2 for a girls quilt.
Both are cute, but I favor #2.
I like number 1 for now. I actually played with your block a little myself. There are a ton of options!! Nice block!!
They are both nice and there are definite things that I like about them both but I think I like #2 the best – I agree the pinwheel just makes it “move”.
I like #1 and love the fabrics…great color
I like the #2 the best because it creates a pinwheel effect. great block
June,
I like the second setting better — it brings out the fabrics perfectly!
I love your colors! Even more fun is the pattern of the pinwheels
formed in the #2 setting. I think it shows off your beautiful fabric to better advantage.
I like the 1st design best. It’s very contemporary looking and looks like something a young man might prefer to the more traditional look of the pinwheels. They are both cool quilts with the fabric you’ve used.
I’d choose layout #1 for a guy, but the pinwheel effect created by the fabrics you chose is great. My final choice of layout would depend upon the fabrics and the person getting the finished product.
Loved the #2 setting ~ ~ brings back all those Summer days of being a kid with the pinwheels !
They are both interesting, but today I will pick setting #2. I like the sense of movement made by the fabric in the pinwheels (is that a leaf print?). I also like how the turquoise fabrics come together.
I like setting #2 best. Good luck!
I really like setting number two. The movement within the pinwheel design invites your eye to move to the other colors. There is always something new to discover when fabric is in motion.
I like the number two setting!!
I really like setting #2. Guess I like the pinwheel look.
I like setting #2 the best. That fabric really makes the pinwheels appear to spin.
I liek #2 better, one seems sort of dull to me, but I can’t exactly explain what about it or why it doesn’t catch my attention as well as number 2!
I like #2. It has some great motion and more visual interest to me than #1. I especially like the tan ferns(?) with the two-part color which adds extra dimention
I like number two best, but could also think number one is nice.
Setting #2. Setting #1 is too square. Good choice of fabrics for a young man going off to college who will never wash his quilt. Mom will get to do that at the end of the year. But??? With EQ, you only did 2 settings? I would still be playing. Thanks for my 2 cents.