Inverse 54-40 or Fight

In a traditional 54-40 or Fight block (also called Railroad Variation), the eight radiating right triangles are usually cut from a fabric with a stronger value than the rest of the block, so that an eight-pointed star stands out in the center. If you can’t picture it in your head, click this link to the block I posted in June: http://mombowe.blogspot.com/2013/06/railroad-variation.html. Today’s block uses a white background there instead, so when it’s combined with the Shoo-Fly I posted two days ago the resulting 2-block quilt creates the illusion of curved lines. So far I’ve made sixteen Shoo-Fly blocks. Since the 54-40 or Fight blocks are considerably harder, I’ve only made one so far. When I’ve completed 21 of each block, and when I’ve cleared my design wall of the quilt top I’m currently assembling, I can show you exactly what I’m talking about. Until then, I guess you’ll just have to use your imagination.