In case you missed it (ICYMI) – the long awaited STRAWBERRY GARDEN book has arrived! This newest book in our series is chalk full of quilty inspiration and in addition to the main sampler has so many other coordinating options to go with it, We can’t thank the ladies at Fat Quarter Shop and It’s Sew Emma enough for working on it with me, doing all of their book and photography magic and of course publishing it! To celebrate the release of the book, we are hosting a SEW ALONG along with the contributors to the…
This week’s designer is Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY and her block is called CENTER STAR, reminiscent of her Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) beauty from MBH5, Group 1 – but with a more traditional background setting this time. Be sure to check out Sarah’s WEBSITE to learn more about her! …… This week, we decided to forego FPP. Instead, we were inspired by the alternate block that Corey Yoder of CORIANDER QUILTS offered last week…be sure to check out her blog for instructions HERE! We tweaked ours just a bit, and have provided additional…
This week’s designer is Rashida Coleman Hale of Ruby Star Society and her block is called STELLAR STAR. Be sure to check out Rashida’s WEBSITE to learn more about her and all she has to offer! BREAK WEEK It’s been a crazy few weeks around here, so we are taking a break, but please feel free to visit THIS BLOG POST for my preferred method of applique – the starch method – to create your STELLAR STAR. Currently, I am at the h+h Americas conference and trade show in Chicago! Be sure to…
This week’s designer is one my favorite MODA friends… Vanessa Christenson of V and Co. and her block is called LIFE OF THE PARTY. Be sure to check out Vanessa’s WEBSITE to learn all about her and her offerings! She truly is the LIFE OF THE PARTY. 😉 OUR BLOCK #17: CHRISTMAS WREATH (12″ Finished) When I first saw Vanessa’s block, I immediately saw a Christmas wreath and couldn’t get it out of my head. I knew I could use up lots of small scraps of greens to add some dimension…
This week’s designer is….drum roll, please…ME! 🙂 It’s really hard for me to pick my favorites when it comes to star blocks, but this DOUBLE STAR block is at the top for sure! Part of it is because I get to squeeze in two stars into one block, and part of it is because that gives me more fabrics to play with! There really is something so timeless and classic about star blocks so two can only be better if you ask me! Please CLICK HERE for the pattern download and read through…