What do you think of this cute little block that will finish at 4-1/2"?
I love to begin with a center that has more than three colors. In this center I see red, blue and brown, so that's what I selected to create a frame around my center.
Next Monday, I'm going to post a tutorial with the cutting directions and construction for this little block.
I'll be experimenting with different setting options in EQ software, and post suggestions. So you will get to choose what you want to do with the blocks if you decide to make them.
This little project came about when I wanted to have something small to work on at a mini retreat next week. My big, Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat with 36 quilters was supposed to start next week at Snowflake Lodge. Well, as you can guess, that was cancelled.
To fill this time with something fun, my sister is going to come up to her cabin which is only a mile from mine, and we are going to have a mini retreat. A couple of friends from our "social bubble" will be joining us. I needed a small project to work on, due to space issues. This little project is going to fill the bill nicely. So tune in next Monday and throughout the week to watch my progress and check out the tutorial.
Soon,
Lynn
Another great quilt. Love the pattern. Have fun with the mini retreat.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanne!
DeleteSerious FOMS! In our conversation yesterday, Martha mentioned that we were missing our retreat next week, then we relived some memories of the past. It was such a good time for us!
ReplyDeleteWe will be together next year Fran! You were the life of the party. I think you have your own fan club.
DeleteI LOVE this little block, Lynn! Churn Dash has always been my favorite block! If you find a fly on your shoulder at the mini retreat, don't brush it off...it will be me!
ReplyDeleteI promise not to swat any flies Candace! I love this block too.
DeleteSweet little block, Lynn. What a great way to still have retreat.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susie. All of you will be invited to my mini retreat.
Deletegreat block, and you always know how to put the fabrics together so they are so pretty! And, no!! I hadn't realized that the retreat should have been next week! You'll hear me sobbing all the way from Healdsburg!!! I hope all this mess from the virus will be over soon! I'm calling it "the year that never was", since so many things have been cancelled! Give Gail a hug from me: I miss you both!! Hugs, H
ReplyDeleteWe'll miss you Helen. Such an odd year. Everyday is the same, and time is going so fast. Since we don't have garbage service, I never know what day it is!
DeleteThanks, Helen! Hugs back to you and miss you, too!
DeleteI love those fabrics Lynn, and the way you put them together! I need to shop that designer!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. Betsy Chutchian fabric designs are so classy. It fits right in with my style of quilts.
DeleteThose little Churn Dashes are so stinkin' cute! Looking forward to the tutorial and joining an online "retreat" to make some.
ReplyDeleteYou will be able to make these in your sleep Janice!
DeleteI love your little blocks, especially in any of Betsy Chutchian's fabrics! Thanks to you and other wonderful bloggers, my lockdown has been filled with lovely photos, patterns, and inspirations.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a gift! :-))
Mary in Kansas
Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting Mary. I really appreciate it. Betsy's fabrics are all so beautiful.
DeleteYou are sew talented at putting fabric colors and patterns together. Enjoy your in house mini retreat.
ReplyDeleteWhen the fabrics are this gorgeous, it is a breeze putting the colors together. We will have a good time next week quilting, talking, laughing, and eating!
DeleteI really like this block Lynn--so looking foward to the tutorial. Very beautiful fabric line too!
ReplyDeleteThe block is fun and easy Lynn. It is also a good use of scraps.
DeleteLove, love, love your blocks! "Sew" cute! I am missing our retreat that we were to have in March and then again in September. Both have been cancelled! I am hoping this is NOT the new norm! - This feels like the movie "Ground Hogs Day" - the same thing over and over again. Enjoy your mini retreat! HUGS... and stitches
ReplyDeleteThank you Christie! I know what you mean about Ground Hog Day. We don't have garbage service, so I never know what day of the week it is.
DeleteI sew appreciate your explanation of how you choose the fabrics to surround your center!
ReplyDeleteIt works like a charm every time! Give it a try.
DeleteI think this is my favorite! Just love it. Great fabric selection. too.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a sweet, little quilt. I'm glad you like it.
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