How to loft a multiplanar object

[eaglekatarina]

I have a diamond tuft that I’m trying to make.

It’s a different shape at different points, and although the loft tool seems the most obvious choice, it won’t go different directions.

Ideas? I’m doing it without buttons.

[Oregonerd]

See if this helps: Extrude you profile on one side of the square into a body. Use the move tool to copy the body rotated 90 degrees. Use the intersect tool. Done.

[TigerMike]

I think @Oregonerd is on the right track.
(Sorry for the speed of the video. I had to minimize the file size as I’m out of town.)

[SCALEMODEL]

Took your original idea and made it so it can be loft.

Note the highlighted part is level so the pattern continues smoothly and crease only happens near the button.