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Also known as: Storm at Sea, Ocean Waves Variation, Rolling Sea
An undulating ocean wave illusion created from diamond-in-square units and rectangular connectors, using only straight seams.
Storm at Sea requires three different unit types: large center diamond-in-square, small corner diamond-in-square units, and rectangular connector units. Build each unit separately for accuracy. The center diamond-in-square is constructed by sewing triangles to all four sides of a center square. The rectangular units use smaller diamonds or squares on point. Careful color placement is essential -- the diamonds should be in one color family and the backgrounds in another to create the wave illusion. Press all seams consistently toward the darker fabric.
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond fabric (dark) | 4.25" square (center diamond) | 1 |
| Diamond fabric (medium) |
| 2.25" square (corner diamonds) |
| 4 |
| Accent fabric | 2" x 4" rectangle (connectors) | 4 |
| Background fabric | 3.5" square (center background) | 1 |
| Background fabric | 2" square (corner backgrounds) | 4 |
Total yardage: 1/4 yard diamond, 1/4 yard accent, 1/3 yard background
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond fabric (dark) | 5.75" square (center diamond) | 1 |
| Diamond fabric (medium) | 3" square (corner diamonds) | 4 |
| Accent fabric | 2.5" x 5.5" rectangle (connectors) | 4 |
| Background fabric | 4.5" square (center background) | 1 |
| Background fabric | 2.5" square (corner backgrounds) | 4 |
Total yardage: 3/8 yard diamond, 1/4 yard accent, 1/2 yard background
Four paw units with triangle claws connected by sashing strips forming a center cross.