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Traditional vs. Modern Quilt Block Designs
Traditional block designs are modeled after historic blocks. Whereas modern designs do not resemble traditional blocks, but must look like actual quilt blocks, something a quilter could actually piece and sew together. See examples below:
Traditional Quilt Block Design
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Traditional Quilt Block Design
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Modern Quilt Block Design
![](https://haywoodarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LaptopBlock.png)
Modern Quilt Block Design
![](https://haywoodarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/OldFortOutdoors_OutdoorLife.png)