Nelson’s Victory quilt block
Nelson’s Victory is block 17 from issue 18 ‘Art of Quilting’. Only 12 pieces but boy did those little pieces cause trouble! This block is a variation of the Trafalgar Block which I made back in March....
View ArticleLittle Miss Ooobop’s Fabulous Quiltblock Cushion
Let it not be said that my littlest daughter doesn’t finish anything! I am so proud of her and I think you can tell by the photos that she is pretty damned pleased with herself too! And most...
View ArticleFair and Square quilt block
Fair and Square is block 18 from issue 19 ‘Art of Quilting’. The name reflects its pleasingly balanced appearance and its adaptability. This block is also known as Diamond in a Square and indeed a...
View ArticleDiamond Pinwheel quilt block
Ooo… get me with my two posts in a day! I didn’t actually make them both this morning, I hasten to add! This is the Diamond Pinwheel block, number 19 from issue 20 ‘Art of Quilting’. Joining...
View ArticleWhirligig quilt block
I have been seriously neglecting my quilt blocks of late. Am more behind than ever but heyho… I will have a lovely quilt on my bed one day. Just not some day soon! Introducing the Whirligig block,...
View ArticleOld Maid’s Puzzle quilt block
This quilt block is called Old Maid’s Puzzle, though also more recently known as the Bachelorette. It is block number 21 from issue 23 ‘Art of Quilting’. This is the first of my blocks, so far that...
View ArticleWhirlwind Square quilt block
Happy new year all! And boy am I glad to be back. Not that I’ve actually been anywhere. Just glad to be back in my sewing seat after a whole week of being struck down by a virus. All those sewing...
View ArticleWindblown Square quilt block
Now we are getting interesting… if you like this sort of thing! Meet the Windblown Square block. Number 23 from issue 25, The Art of Quilting. It required all of the techniques that have been employed...
View ArticleBasket of Flowers quilt block revisited
It’s been a very long time since I sewed a quilt block! Almost a year to be precise! But hey, I’m not going to beat myself up about it! This is the 24th block I’ve created to date and it’s another...
View ArticleChurn Dash Quilt Block
I am really good at procrastinating. I’m not so good at hurrying up a patchwork quilt. But who’s in a hurry, anyway?! Let’s not dwell on how much time it’s taken me to get to 25 blocks. Let’s not even...
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