My friend Barb K. has her sewing room packed away in preparation for a move, so I made these two blocks on her behalf so that she would have a chance in this month’s...

Linda E’s blocks arrived today. Thanks Linda. Now all my April blocks have made their way to my home. Thanks to you all. Kathie L

When I was testing out my instructions for this month’s Twin Sisters block, I used some of my brown scraps. I’ve put them together so that you can see what they look like. You can see the Twin Sister block and the pinwheel that is formed when the blocks are put together. I think as a blue and white scrappy quilt, they will be great. If you haven’t made any this month, I hope you’ll try a few. Currently there are enough...

I returned from a few weeks of vacation to find lots of Wings in my mail. I’d like to thank Cathy L, Julie P, Linda W, Marsha, Sherry and Teresa for their blocks. The blocks are all lovely. What a fun month to be a winner. Thanks, Kathie L

The following Twin Sisters blocks have been posted on the blog as of April 29 and will be entered in the April 30 drawing, or donated if so indicated. There are currently 77 blocks for the drawing and 11 blocks for donation. There are still a few days to enter yours! For the drawing: Barb K. 2 Barbara P. 4 Carol 2 *** WINNER*** Cathy K. 9 Elizabeth 9 Julie W. 6 Kathy S. 4 Linda W. 4 Margaret R. 4 Marsha 3 Nann 9 Peggy 4 *** WINNER*** Robin 4 Su...

In this first week of April, I’ve received my Wings from Barbara, Ginny, Nann, Peggy and Su. Thanks so much. I’ll have a bright flock of birds on this quilt. Kathie L in Allentown

I’ll start off the month with 8 blocks for the donation pile. I hope you’ll give these a try. You’ll see how easy they are. You can make 4 in not much more time that it takes to make 1. Kathie L in...

April’s block is going to be a two-color block of blue and white. The block name is Twin Sisters. While I love scrappy quilts, two-color quilts are also a favorite. This month’s block incorporates both because the winner will be able to make a scrappy blue and white quilt. The fabric guidelines are below and included in the print-friendly  block directions. Twin Sisters Instructions Fabric Guidelines: Background – The...

I have two more blocks to add to my prior four blocks to make a total of six for me this month. Kathie...

I don’t know how many quilters from 2010 are still here in the lotto, but if you are an old-timer, you may remember these wonky house blocks. When I won them, I immediately made a wall hanging that still hangs in my laundry room. I’ve loved its cheerfulness. When I read that a quilt shop in California was collecting house quilt blocks to make quilts for those devastated by fires in California this winter, I pulled the wonky blocks...

Who doesn’t have bits of fabric just waiting for a block like this? Here are 4 from me. Kathie L in...

Elizabeth and Kathleen – I have your January Fireballs packaged and ready to mail on Monday. Kathie L