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I had a glimpse of some antique quilts a week ago, and these designs would have blended in well.

I love the second one.

Meet Nilsa. She is my newest finish and a pattern is available now.

At 60" by 83", Nilsa can be a Mercyful Quilt. The pattern can also be used to make a Quilt of Valor.

Nilsa, 60" by 83"

I used the Island Batik collection - Blushing Garden to make Nilsa. 

Have you seen Blushing Garden? It is a beautiful collection with my favorite colors - red, pink and gold. Even a bit of teal to brighten things up. They are beautiful and sunny!

Can’t help liking the designs in this project file, but I am wondering if I could use Australian native flowers. Interesting thought!

Love the second design.

All the blocks in this project file, and others which have the EQ prefix, are designs direct from the Electric Quilt Block Library. Though i have to admit that I did play with one of the blocks. The centre block in the design above is from the library, which I divided to make four corner blocks. Well, one corner block which I can turn around to use in four corners.

I like the first design as there is is room for quilting to provide interesting texture.

Also like the second design which also has space for added texture after outlining ...

I like the first design! Very interesting.

A bit different to the average pieced patchwork quilt. The blocks are 7 patch and set on point.

Starry night, even though there are just five star blocks!

I should start a new project file with the same fabric choices as this one, but with all star blocks.

This project file uses the same blocks as yesterday’s designs, but with different fabrics and set on point.

Not many of the blocks are repeated in these particular quilt designs, but I love that they look so different with the different fabrics and the different setting.

Do you remember your first cartwheel? It was probably a little wobbly. Maybe you didn’t land on your feet. But chances are, before the recess bell rang, you could cartwheel your way across the playground without stopping!

Jenny is not turning cartwheels this week. (Wouldn’t that be a sight!) But … she IS turning quilt blocks, and that’s even easier! The Simple Squares method of setting quilt blocks on point is so quick and painless, you’ll be turning blocks like a pro in no time!