Love Flora Belle

Flora Belle is our great grandmother who inspired our family in the love of quilting.  She made many handmade quilts that are treasured in our family.  I wanted to post a picture of this quilt titled "Love, Flora Belle", as an invitation to encourage others to follow along with our quilt along. I made this quilt a few years ago. I'll write more about her some day... or Robin can.

It is a simpler suggestion for those who don't feel that they have the time to made 84+ Sampler Shuffle/Farmer's Wife blocks. In this quilt, there are only 12 different blocks. Much easier!!! Each of the 12 blocks is made using the same three fabrics, but using the fabric in a different location on the block each time. Does that make sense? Look closely and you can find the block pattern repeated. Using the fabric in a different location on the block gives it a totally new look. Just a thought.... We can all learn to perfect our quilting with every quilt we make. The goal of this quilt along is to learn new skills and have fun. Join the fun!!  

I'm working on my week two blocks today. Remember it is block 2 of the sampler shuffle and any 6 1/2 inch star block.

It's beautiful outside today. Enjoy your day!!! You're awesome,