Contrasting Solid (choose a color different from background fabric) - One square 9"
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Contrasting Solid (choose a color different from background fabric) - One square 9"
It was a heavy lift. The net was bursting with a huge catch.
It took a lot of effort to haul it out of the river.
Ooh it is heavy... |
The fish wriggled and pulled against the net and Paul struggled.
Paul struggled |
I heaved a huge sign of relief when he prevailed.
And finally managed! |
Such a proud angler Paul is!!! Now, you may think that catching all these fish on the banks of Potomac is a load of bull. But honestly, it is a fishy story :-D
The one that got away... |
Well, here is the true back ...
read moreThe story of this quilt began in September 2019.
Dancing Daylilies 70" by 90" |
It was the long weekend of Labor Day and I was playing with scraps... Moda Scrap Bag scraps, to be precise. The fabric is by Corey Yoder.
Scraps from Moda Scrap Bag |
Just piecing strips and making large blocks. I ended up with a flimsy of 50" square. Good enough for a large baby quilt. I set it aside and worked on quilts for the Socorro Foundation.
Almost Flimsy |
In October 2019, I traveled to India. I was tasked to convey a care package to Meetu ...
read moreFabric Selection |
I feel beaten and bruised even when I have no visible scars.
The color for Rainbow Scrap Challenge August 2020 is reminiscent of just that - a bruise.
In progress |
Here are my completed Picket Star Quilt Blocks for August 2020.
Java Plum |
Me: I call it Plum. Java Plum to be exact.
Eggplant |
Paul: This has ...
Here are the detailed instructions for making the Picket Star Block, named because the star points look like slats of a picket fence.
For the 17" finished block.
Picket Star Block |
Fabric Requirements
Background - Two squares 3.5", Two squares 9.5", Four squares 2.5"Fabric A - Two squares 3.5", two rectangles 3.5" by 9.5"
Fabric B - Two squares 3.5", two rectangles 3.5" by 9.5"
I am using medium pink and dark pink. My recommendation is to use two fabrics that have some difference in value - not too close and ...
We are quilting our very last block in the Friendship Quilt Along, and I had a bit of a struggle with this block because it’s so scrappy. The Hidden Hearts Quilt Block could win awards in the number of scraps I used to create it! But this makes for a challenging quilt block to quilt because it’s so busy. So this leads to the question – are straight lines quilted with walking foot quilting good enough for this quilt? See for yourself in this video:
Click here to find the pattern for the Hidden Hearts Block. This last block ...
read moreFor our final quilt block in the Friendship Quilt Along, we’re piecing the scrappiest block yet, the super scrappy Hidden Hearts block! Prepare yourself… this block is crazy scrappy!
Click Here to purchase this pattern, which also includes block 12. Remember, the Friendship Quilt Along is not going anywhere! You can join this quilt along any time and work at your own pace. All you have to do is pick up a copy of the pattern to get started. Easy peasy!
How to Piece the Hidden Hearts Block
To make the Hidden Hearts Quilt Block, you first need to ...
read moreWe’re ending the Friendship Quilt Along this month with this super cute Patchwork Daisy Block! Join me below as we piece a patchwork daisy together.
Click Here to find this quilt pattern. This last pattern for the Friendship Sampler Quilt Along also includes a pattern for the Bonus Hidden Hearts quilt block. You’ll need to make this 13th quilt block only if you’re making a queen or king sized quilt.
With the holidays coming up, we’re going to change up our schedule for the remaining quilting videos. Tomorrow I’ll be sharing the quilting video of ...
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