The Quilt Setting is the overall layout of the quilt. There are two basic types, but these can then be adapted with different variations. The two settings are straight setting and on-point or diagonal setting. The quilt settings can then be seperated with sashing strips or a lattice.
In the picture below there are two quilt designs taken from Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in America. On the left is the straight setting with simple patchwork blocks which are made up of multiple triangles. The blocks are set side by side and are divided by sashing.
In the right hand quilt the design evokes a flower basket and traditionally this would be a diagonal on-point setting. You can see the block is turned 45 degrees and rests on its point. As well as the blocks with the central design with an on point setting you need to fill in the space around the side, in this case with a series of triangles. Again the design is seperated with a sashing to distinguish the individual blocks.
