Crossroads Quilt Along: the Friendship Block

Happy Friday, quilting friends!  Today I am at my annual quilt retreat (yippee!), but I completed my Friendship Blocks before I left home.  These blocks were simple to construct and easy to match points, but for all their simplicity they have a very pretty visual impact! Wouldn\'t the Friendship Blocks be lovely with scrappy flying… Continue reading Crossroads Quilt Along: the Friendship Block

Crossroads Quilt Along: Checking in with Ellie

Hello quilting friends!  Back on January 16, I wrote a post kicking off my journey on the Crossroads Quilt Along hosted by the Fat Quarter Shop.  I also introduced you to Ellie, a young quilter and family friend who is participating in the quilt along. As a seventh grade student at our local school, Ellie is… Continue reading Crossroads Quilt Along: Checking in with Ellie

Crossroads Quilt Along: The Diamond Block

Hello quilting friends!  I hope you enjoyed making last month\'s darling House Blocks in the Fat Quarter Shop\'s Crossroads Quilt Along. Now we are on to block number two, the pretty Diamond Block.  If you haven\'t joined the quilt along yet, it\'s not too late.  I encourage you to jump right in and join this… Continue reading Crossroads Quilt Along: The Diamond Block

Crossroads Quilt Along: The House Block

It\'s finally here!  The first blog post about the first block in the Fat Quarter Shop\'s Crossroads Quilt Along: the darling house block. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of piecing these house blocks.  Being part of a quilt along and sharing that experience with other quilters is a terrific feeling.  I like taking my time,… Continue reading Crossroads Quilt Along: The House Block