Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Floral.

Followers know that my favorite color is purple. So when I heard this month’s theme, I instantly thought I should do a purple flower. And what better purple flower than a violet?

Violets, by the way, were given in the past as a sign of faithfulness and everlasting love. Violets also symbolize remembrance. Wouldn’t this make a great block to remember ...

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Connections.

What better connection can you make than one of love? When I heard the theme, I was instantly inspired to create a heart. But not just any heart, a heart in which the connections and interconnections are woven.

Here’s my fabric pull. It’s an old jelly roll from the Blush collection by Basic Grey for Moda. Perfect ...

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Desserts.

The hardest part of this month’s challenge was choosing which of the many desserts I love to feature on my block. I finally decided on ice cream, but even then I couldn’t use just one kind!

I have fond memories of visiting the ice cream truck when I was a kid, so I featured my favorite treats ...

Hello and welcome to Week 410 of Free Motion Mavericks. I'm glad that you stopped by. I free motion quilted (FMQ) some flames and swirls to the sun in the middle of the Version 2.0 quilt.

Flames and Swirls

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Barn Blocks.

One of my favorite blocks is the classic Maple Leaf, so I based my Barn Block on that.

Inspired by this month’s theme, I’ve designed a Barn Block Quilt pattern. You can piece in your favorite 12” block, or add buttons and switch your favorite mini quilts every season.

My new Barn Block Quilt pattern is on sale this month ...

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Camping.

Truth be told I’m not much of a camper although I do love being in the woods. The way I camp though is not so much a pull behind camper but a cozy cabin with a fireplace and a shaded deck where I can look at the forest with a cup of coffee in my hand and contemplate my place in all ...

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is On the Farm.

I’m a city girl but I sure do love the country! And I can’t resist an old tractor. At our state fair a parade of old tractors is something I look forward to each time.

I call my block How I Roll. I saw that on a tractor once and always remembered it. I hope ...

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Occupations.

I wasn’t sure which occupation I wanted to honor with this month’s theme so I struggled a bit until it came to me: nursing.

My family has a strong connection to nursing. My Aunt Betty was a nurse, even serving in WWII. My mom and her other sister (and a friend shown here) were a volunteer nurse during WWII as well ...

How many quilt blocks can you come up with that create a zig zag? At least 3, right?

Let’s look a t a few!

Block 1 – HST

The hardworking Half Square Triangle block. Great for working with a ombre or stripy fabric, or going scrappy !

Block 2 – Flying Geese

The elegant Flying Geese block. There are great ways to create more than one block at a time. Plus you have the option to go scrappy and play with the values of color.

Block 3 – Rail fence, on point

And this fun square block on point, composed of two rectangles ...

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Jungle.

Years ago a I designed a quilt with parrots on it, so when I heard the theme I immediately thought of it. I haven’t finished the quilt yet because I was working on it when my sister got sick and later passed. But now, years later, I want to raise a toast to the best sister anyone ever had by sharing a part of that quilt ...

Welcome to the Sew Much Fun Tour!

Every Sunday on the tour, a top quilt designer has shared a free block pattern inspired by their love of sewing and quilting. Hopefully you’ve followed along and collected the whole set! Each block finishes at 6”.

If you have not collected all the block patterns, you have until the end of the month to do so. I link to all the patterns at the bottom of this post.

Note: Be sure to read to the end of this post for a must-have sewing tool. I presented a new tool or tip ...

Welcome to the Sew Much Fun Tour!

Every Sunday on the tour, a top quilt designer will share a free block pattern inspired by their love of sewing and quilting. Hopefully you’ll follow along and collect the whole set! Each block finishes at 6”.

Note: Be sure to read to the end of this post for a must-have sewing tool. I will present a new tool or tip each week of the tour to add to your sewing enjoyment.

Let me introduce you to Carolyn @ Appliques Quilts and More who is sharing her block ...

Welcome to the Sew Much Fun Tour!

Every Sunday on the tour, a top quilt designer will share a free block pattern inspired by their love of sewing and quilting. Hopefully you’ll follow along and collect the whole set! Each block finishes at 6”.

Note: Be sure to read to the end of this post for a must-have sewing tool. I will present a new tool or tip each week of the tour to add to your sewing enjoyment.

Let me introduce you to Laura @ Orange Blossom Quilt Design Studio who is sharing her ...

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Music.

When I think of music I immediately think “choir.” I’ve sung with a choir for a special event but was never part of one regularly. However, my daughter was a member of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir for ten years and that’s what I think of when I think of music.

The ICC is one of the nation’s top children’s choirs, performing at ...

Welcome to the Sew Much Fun Tour!

Every Sunday on the tour, a top quilt designer will share a free block pattern inspired by their love of sewing and quilting. Hopefully you’ll follow along and collect the whole set! Each block finishes at 6”.

Note: Be sure to read to the end of this post for a must-have sewing tool. I will present a new tool or tip each week of the tour to add to your sewing enjoyment.

Let me introduce you to Melissa @ The Quilting Room with Mel who is sharing her ...

Welcome to the Sew Much Fun Tour!

Every Sunday on the tour, a top quilt designer will share a free block pattern inspired by their love of sewing and quilting. Hopefully you’ll follow along and collect the whole set! Each block finishes at 6”.

Note: Be sure to read to the end of this post for a must-have sewing tool. I will present a new tool or tip each week of the tour to add to your sewing enjoyment.

Let me introduce you to Sarah @ Sew Joy Creations who is sharing her block today ...