Mid Century Modern Sampler Quilt Block 18 Calder Mobile
Our previous block was inspired by artist Piet Mondrian (Tustin Color Block) and this block is inspired by artist Alexander Calder. Similarly, Calder was influenced (or as Wikipedia says “shocked”) by Mondrian to embrace abstract art. Lucky for us!
Calder is best known for his kinetic sculptures or mobiles. Hanging from ceilings or supported by armature, Calder’s art actually moved with the air currents (like quilts drying on the line!)
The elegant shapes of Calder’s work are easy to appliqué. I inked the slim lines of the wires connecting the segments and will later embroider them in. Have some fun with this block… Here is the Pattern PDF:
MCM Sampler Calder Mobile Pattern PDF
Here’s the whole Mid Century Modern Quilt Sampler Block Archive. I only have a couple of blocks left to present! Soon the setting for these blocks of various sizes will be revealed!
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And again, here is the block PDF…
MCM Sampler Calder Mobile Pattern PDF
Here’s the whole Mid Century Modern Quilt Sampler Block Archive.
