Block of the Month
3 Ideas to Get Motivated in May
I can’t believe it’s May already…I mean, it seems like just yesterday we were being told to stay home in mandatory orders of such from governmental officials…and now, some areas are able to start moving about again like normal. Others, not so much. There has been so much going on now at the home…
Read MoreFebruary Block of the Months – Let the adventure begin!
Are you ready to start this year’s Block of the Months? Are you ready to try something new? I am! I am always looking to build my skills and want to push the creative envelope in quilting. That’s right! We have two going on this year: our Mystery Row by Row and the Applique BOM.…
Read MoreThe 2020 Vision
As I write this, I’ve been in awe of all that’s been accomplished in 2019 and can’t even fathom yet what 2020 can bring…We completed a Back to the Basics Beginner Quilt Block series in 2019, so let’s up our game a bit, shall we? 2020 has brought a new idea for our FREE Block…
Read MoreThe Big Reveal!
If you watch my Instagram and Facebook pages, then you saw the big reveal of the 2019 Back to the Basics – Sampler Quilt Top that was just finished this month. If you missed it….here she is! Each month starting in January 2019, I selected a new (to me) beginner level quilt block that practiced…
Read MoreTravel Around the World (or Block!) – December BOM
Have you been in suspense all day? I have…I’ve been so excited to share this block with you and yet, I couldn’t. I literally couldn’t. My internet was not working while I was out at the deer camp so I literally had to wait until I could pack up the family and head home after…
Read MoreOctober’s Block of the Month – Wheelin’ Around!
It’s October! ALREADY!!! Can you believe it’s October, already? I can’t believe it…This year has flown by with all of our Back to the Basics BOM Series…we have a pile of blocks gathering around our sewing areas. We are wheelin’ & dealin‘ in great quilt blocks! I still can’t get over how much…
Read MoreSeptember BOM – We’re Quartering the Block!
We’re over halfway through our Back to the Basics Block of the Month Challenge! It’s very exciting for me to see a quilt top so near completion, yet still so far. If you wanted to have more blocks in your block sampler quilt top, simply make the blocks again in different fabrics, yet still in…
Read MoreAugust Block of the Month – We’re Churning Out Blocks!
This month is going to be an easy CHURNDASH quilt block. This is a very common block among traditional sampler quilts. So I think we should have one…Have you made one before? I can honestly say that I have not…until NOW! After reviewing the block, I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to make…
Read MoreRecapping March-No April Fools Here!
It’s April…finally. March was about to kick my butt. There were so many things that came up, but such is life, right? Needless to say, I’m too tired for a good April Fools joke today. So how about a recap? This month was a whirlwind for my household. I had 3 client quilts delivered, a…
Read MoreMarch 2019 Block of the Month — in detail
March 2019 – This month’s block is called the Uneven 9-Patch Pattern Block. This is a beginner level block and so everyone can participate without any concern of skill level! This will make an 8.5” block. I’m all about a 12″ block for this year’s sampler quilt, so I’m adding something at the end…stay tuned!…
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