New Pattern Coming Soon! + Name That Pattern Giveaway!

I really needed a change of pace this week, so I pulled out an old pattern I'd made up a while ago. Well, I'm glad it sat for a while, because it definitely needed some fine tuning. I love those glimpses that let me see that my skills are indeed improving. ;) And because I get too excited about new patterns, and am horrible at keeping them a secret until they are complete, I've decided to walk you through this crazy set of similar, but different, patterns.


About this pattern:

1. This pattern contains 5 different patterns
2. The lines and design of each pattern are the SAME, but the layering is DIFFERENT
3. All patterns are interchangeable and totally compatible with each other!
4. You can make a 4 quadrant square design, OR make borders and other shapes depending on how you arrange the blocks. This is where I get in trouble... TOO many options!! (are options a bad thing??)
5. I'll be including TONS of coloring pages.
6. All patterns are labeled the same to eliminate confusion when combining patterns.

Now let me show you:

1. Here are the 5 different patterns. I've colored them all exactly the same to make it easier to see the differences.

2. Do you notice that all the lines are the same, but the layering is different?! To demonstrate I colored these with a technique I did in high school art class. The Warm Colors are the areas that are closest to us (the lines that advance) with pink being the closest. The colors move to cool as the lines recede into the background with purple being the furthest away.

3. Here is a single block, followed by a block that contains two different patterns. See how the lines seam to weave in and out?!

a block using only one pattern.

 This block is a combination of two patterns. Notice how all of the teals alternate being in the foreground and background?
 

 This is a little different than the previous design, and without some of the lines. I think this shows the weaving better.

4. Here are a bunch of examples:

Single block repeat

A block with two patterns on repeat
{Sorry, I've tried a number of times to upload this photo but blogger doesn't want to upload it... I'll try again soon. It's similar to the one below.)

Here is a greater repeat and an idea for the background spaces. The possibilities really are endless.

Here are some designs I made, each using only one pattern, but changed how I connected the patterns to create different shapes. Of course you can combine different patterns in these layouts too to make them even more interesting.

I LOVE these designs!

And here are some border examples if you put them in a single row.

And how about a few crazy designs?! You could make an entire quilt out of each of these as is. I think that would be pretty neat!

This one has one pattern in the center, and one pattern around the outside.

This pattern has One pattern on the inside and two different patterns that make up the outside ring.

5. Some examples of some coloring pages. Of course the basics, and then some of the designs I shared above too. I think I'll make some small blocks that you can cut out and mix and match the different patterns to plan your own weaving combinations.

6. See how in this photo each specific line is the same color throughout each pattern? The blocks are labeled in a similar manner, so you will always know which line is the pink line, the orange line, etc. no matter which pattern you are using or how you are combining them.

So what do you think???

I'm working on putting this all into a pattern that will be available for purchase soon. But I have some questions. Will you help me out??

1. What should I name it?? I'd love your suggestions! If I pick your suggestions, I'll send you a free copy of the pattern! I'm looking for something original, so if there are 10 other quilt blocks with that name, I probably won't pick it. Though maybe well used names will spur some other ideas. My current name is Kaleidoscope Windows, and maybe I'll stick with that. If you're a fan of that name, let me know, and if that's what I stay with I'll pick a winner from those who also like that name. ;)  
2. What size(s)? Of course I'll do a 12" block. I also like the 6" size but that might be intense with this pattern. Should I do it? 9" block is great for making 18" pillows, or 18" or 24" sizes are good for quilts.  What do you think?
3. How should I sell these? I definitely want to keep these in a bundle so you get each pattern. I think it's fun to interchange them! If I sell multiple sizes, should I make each size sold separately? For all the work that is going into this, I don't want the pattern to be so expensive that no one can afford it. This is always a tricky balance to find... I know this is something I'm going to have to decide on my own, but I'd love your feedback.
4. Do you like it?!!!

Thanks for walking through the pattern with me! I can't wait to finish up the pattern and start sewing with it! :)