Week 11

These blocks were very fun to do.  I wanted to change it up and not make a traditional star block.  What do you think of this pattern?  I have all my blocks labeled in case anyone wants to know where I go the patterns.  How is your quilt coming along?

Week 10

I really like basket blocks.  This one was very fun to do.  I plan to add additional basket blocks to my quilt.  There are so many wonderful patterns to choose from.  I have been using a variety of books and patterns for my challenge block.  Where are you getting your inspiration?

Week 9

Pinwheels are just fun and happy.  I learned a bit about fabric selection this week.  I used fabrics that were too close to each other that my blocks don't pop.  I love both of the blocks, but you can see the contrast.  Lesson learned!!!  I still like both of these blocks and will probably make another set so that you can really see the pattern.

Week 8

I have been busy during Spring Break.  I have been able to get caught up on my blocks.  I am enjoying doing the Sampler Shuffle.  The instructions are great and they go together so well.  Churn dash blocks are fun to do.  I wanted to change mine up a bit and added the pinwheel block to the center.  What do you think?

Week 7

I LOVE these blocks.  They were fun to do and turned out great.  How are your blocks coming along? Which ones are your favorites?

Week #9

This week the Moda Sampler Block #9 was Pinwheels. I made mine from the leftovers from another block. Maybe you recognize some of the fabrics from the 3 Way Challenge. It's aways good to save those extra parts that get cut off and are usually thrown away. Bonus! And this block was quickly made!

And, this week I chose to make another Schoolhouse block from the Marti Michelle templates. It is a different look that the last one that I did. This one is more traditional but it had to be hand stitched in a few places to sew the piece down. I love it in Civil War Red and Cream.

Week #8

This week I chose to do the Farmer's Wife Block #2 Autumn Tints, as my challenge 4 Patch Variation, in navy and gold and white. I rather like the looks of it. It was simple to make and I love the checkerboard that it creates. I can see a whole quilt made from this block.

For the Moda Sampler Block #8, I chose Red, Green and Tan. It also makes a grean checkerboard design. I love the extra square on point design in the center of the block. It also would make a fantastic quilt, made just from these blocks.

I'm loving the Moda Sampler Blocks! There are rather easy and well designed. I am so glad that we decided to follow along with their Quilt Along.

Week #7

On to the next week, Week #7.

This week I accepted the challenge that Jann made to try the same block with the same fabrics but move them to a difference spot in the block. I'm not sure if I like them. I think that the fabric is too busy and there is no where for my eyes to rest. I really like the idea but not my choice of fabrics.

And, I made a Churn Dash in Pink and Green from my Civil War stash. It is a repeat of the Moda Sampler Block #5.

It is really simple and easy to just cut out two blocks from the same pattern while you are cutting. Just choose different looks for the fabrics. This one is pink and green. The first one was purple and white with black stripes from Week #5.