So excited for the third Sew Much fun blog hop! This time, we're sharing a fun quilt block pattern as part of a Summer Block Party. Mmm...summer, to me, means lots of yummy, sweet berries. Whether its strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or boysenberries, we spend the summer picking ... Read More about Tutorial: Summer Berries
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Charity Quilt: The Emperor’s Garden Block 6
We are thick into the June Gloom here, yet - much like the May Gray weather - it speaks to me. My husband and I love this overcast time of year. The tourists? ...not so much. I wanted a second try to work with some of the fabrics from May's block, and am very happy with the result. In placing the ... Read More about Charity Quilt: The Emperor’s Garden Block 6
Pattern: Sacred Heart of Jesus Quilt Banner
I was fortunate to have my grandparents, three of them, with me not only during my childhood but well into my young adult years. Faith was a big part of their life, and many of their walls bore the beautiful images popular in Catholicism. My grandfather diligently kept a 12-month calendar on the ... Read More about Pattern: Sacred Heart of Jesus Quilt Banner
Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 52 Lola
Fabrics Used: Riley Blake + scraps Ok, so I *know* Lola is not Leila, but I've been singing the Eric Clapton song pretty much the *entire time* that I've been working on this quilt block! In terms of the block, my favorite cuts might be those deep teal flowers which, when cut, actually look like ... Read More about Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 52 Lola
Charity Quilt: The Emperor’s Garden Block 5
It's a "May Gray" today on the coast, as is normal for this time of year. I love the gray...it's like this soft blanket that inspires soup and tea. The gray of May inspired this block a bit; I used a low-vol solid as the break between the hourglass center and the brightly colored outside fabrics. ... Read More about Charity Quilt: The Emperor’s Garden Block 5