Ready, Set, Mail
I have sent the mailing info to everyone who made and posted Dutchman’s Puzzle blocks. If you should have received mail but didn’t–or vice-versa–be sure to let me know ASAP. Ditto if you check the mailing info sheet and find a mistake in your information. Mr Zip and I thank you.
read moreMarch broken dishes
The Sneak Peek for the March block caught me when I had a few hours free to sew. Here are my nine blocks. I got to use up some blue prints that I’ve had for a very long time....
read moreBlue Broken Dishes (Star) in March
2-color quilts are considered by many to be enduring classics. We’ll be making 8 inch Broken Dishes (star) blocks combining a lighter and darker blue fabric with white. Barbara P made this block. I cannot believe that one month later, I have to explain once again that I can’t seem to get well again after having the flue last month so, once again, this post will be brief–providing you with the essentials and updated as I can later. Block Pattern I will post the official block pattern later–I have a bonus idea that I...
read moreFebruary 2017 Recap
In February 2017, 27 quilters made 104 traditional Dutchman’s Puzzle blocks, using green fabrics in shades inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year: Greenery. The blocks were won by Laura (56 blocks) and Robin (48 blocks) Susan made this one. Complete guidelines and the link to the block directions are in this post: Love It or Hate It–Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year The tag for ALL blog posts about this month’s block: puzzle This post is our archive of blocks made and who made them. Blocks entered into Drawing:...
read moreThe Winners Are …
Work has been such a blur today, that I didn’t remember that it was the end of the month and TIME FOR THE DRAWING until sometime this afternoon … with my apologies, here’s the random pick: Which translates into wins for: Laura (56 blocks) Robin (48 blocks) Congratulations … look for email from me later tonight (promise I won’t get so busy at home and forget...
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Only 1 Puzzle Block for me
I absolutely love this month’s block, but could only manage time to make one. Well, I actually made 2, but the first didn’t pass my strict QC standards!...
read moreTwo Puzzlers to Donate
It’s been a hectic month in my studio (and elsewhere), so this is all I could make. They were fun to construct, thanks to Sophie’s wonderful...
read moreheart blocks sent
Hearts blocks were sent last week to Laurie, Nancy and Susan. I just realized I didn’t post a note! Su quiltin’ in Michigan
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