Hi, all! It’s been around 17 weeks (15 weeks plus two “skips” for the holidays) and we’ve gotten all 15 blocks, plus 5 optional Bonus Blocks! It’s been fun; I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. There were so many fun, creative and/or challenging (in a good way) blocks found or […]
QAL Week 15: Lauren’s Block Week Fifteen, The Final Block and Block Queen This block is a variant of the Road to Tennessee block, and was selected for a few reasons. In addition to being simple, we all drive on Tennessee roads to get to the Granny B retreat. The OTHER reason is the big […]
QAL Week 14 – Carol’s Block Week Fourteen, We’re Scrap Machines! For Week 14 (our next-to-last week!), Carol has selected a block that will help everyone to clear up those leftover fabric bits, in memory of our retreat scrap bags that are fun to dig in (or chuck out, heh, heh)! Her block is a […]
QAL Week 13 – Carolyn’s Block Week Thirteen, This Block is KEEN! Here is a sweet one for our Retreat-themed QAL – Carolyn has given us her heart! A gorgeous heart block, that is… It’s aptly named, too, as I’m pretty much in love with Quilt Retreat. This block uses multiple techniques, and offers a […]
QAL Week 12 – Marie’s Block Week Twelve, Don’t Stick Yourself! Heh, heh, does my clue make sense now?! It’s a SAFETY PIN! Marie has found and made a darling addition to our retreat-themed quilt. Isn’t it so cute? There is a link to the free pattern on the Gathered website, plus a downloadable PDF […]
QAL Week 11 – Nadine’s Block Week Eleven, After Fabric, This is Second! Second only in importance to our fabric, of course – we couldn’t sew with it. What do we use a lot of at Retreat? THREAD! Nadine’s block is comprised of four spools, using fabric selvages as the “thread.” Four spools combine to […]
QAL Week 10: Terry’s Block Week Ten, We’re Sewing Again! Where would we be at Retreat without our sewing machine?! SHUDDER, I don’t even want to think about it! Terry has re-designed a sewing machine pattern and made it her own, and it’s a beauty! I will have to make mine a Juki, of course […]
QAL Week 9 – Susan’s Block Week 9, A Block Mighty Fine! Susan’s block is indeed mighty fine! Isn’t making quilts the key to many of our own hearts? This block gives us another opportunity to fussy-cut some cute center blocks, and play with contrasting colors – perfect for any quilt, I say! And look […]
QAL Week 8 – Cindy’s Block Week 8, This is Really GREAT! Cindy’s block is a mini quilt within a quilt block and represents all of our quilt finishes and appreciation from all of our quilt buddies. Check out the out the cute bell and quote at the top! Isn’t that clever? This block uses […]
QAL Week 7 – Emma’s Block Week 7, We’ve Made an Impression! Emma has knocked this out of the park with her First Place prize ribbon block! Isn’t it the cutest? Now we can ALL have our very own prize ribbon on our QAL quilts. It’s raw-edge applique that uses clever construction (no weird shape […]