Monthly Archives: April 2009
7th Block: Crow’s Foot…and You Can Actually See the Feet!
Well…almost! I think I did a little better choosing fabrics for this block, but not great. I am running a little low on fabrics. Remember I bought a precut pack for this project, and while I like all the choices … Continue reading
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I put a call out last month for my first Show and Tell. The response was less than I had hoped for. Well, honestly, I only got one project. It didn’t surprise me that it came from my friend Sarah, … Continue reading
Block Six: A Flower Pot…My Fave So Far
I have no idea why I love this Flower Pot block so much…maybe it’s the fabrics. I love the pinks and browns, how many fabrics appear in this block without looking too busy, and how well they all go together. … Continue reading
Block Five: A Dove in the Window
This is a traditional Dove in the Window block, with a little tweaking of fabric placement. When starting this sampler quilt, I purchased a Sultry Layer Cake and a coordinating Sultry Charm Pack of Moda fabrics. I believe in the … Continue reading
Back to Blocks…4th: Gentleman’s Fancy?
Something about the name of this block, Gentleman’s Fancy, I don’t like. I actually looked online around to try to find another name for it. Oh well. If you can get past the name, the block is a pretty good looking … Continue reading
Happy Easter, Every Bunny!
We’ve been in Connecticut for just over a week and already we are spending holidays as a family. We spent this weekend enjoying our loved ones, and the entire time I was so thankful, thinking to myself this was exactly why we … Continue reading
My Annie
While making my way back to the east coast, I spent time with my parents, my in-laws, and my grandmother, Annie. Annie’s arthritis has made crafting difficult, so when I found this product, Quilt Magic, at the Phoenix Quilt, Craft … Continue reading
Third Times the Charm, or a Sawtooth Patchwork
The points of this Sawtooth Patchwork block may be intimidating, but with an accurate 1/4″ seam, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make. If you need a few tips on achieving precise seams, please see my previous post … Continue reading
And For Your Second Block…A Card Trick
Look closely at this traditional Card Trick block. Do you see the cards? Probably not. I was halfway into this block when I realized I didn’t like my fabric choices. Variations of this block and the placement of your colors can … Continue reading
