I'm so excited. The newest of my calendars has arrived and I received my author shipment a few days ago. I've been creating these calendars since 2006, but I am still thrilled to get one right off the presses.
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| 2016 Wall Calendar of Quilt Blocks |
This calendar is different in that there are no patterns (GASP!) Just a picture of a quilt block every single day for all of 2016. I plan on sharing what I've termed "Blocks of the Moment" as often as I can. That means that I will be sharing the PATTERNS for some of these blocks as we head into the Summer and Fall. I want you to go looking for it! Ask your local quilt shop to carry it (I just arranged with Checker Distributors to carry it).
What patterns do I have in mind? How about one of the Laurel Wreath birds?
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| Laurel Wreath blocks are 12" x 12" |
Or perhaps a Hawaiian applique block, 14" square (with full size template)?
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| 14" Hawaiian Applique Block |
And one of my favorites - LOVE Letters. I've already made a small wall hanging with those letters I made back in February. Do you remember these?
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| LOVE Letters |
I used these glorious Benartex red fabrics and made the banner using my pattern from the 2007 calendar. Do you see those cute little bugs at the top? I use them in the block sashing and so I call the block LOVE Bugs. Can't wait to show it to you (and give you the FREE pattern).
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| Selection of red fabrics from Benartex |
Here is the block pattern I used:
Stay tuned. The LOVE banner will be first and will be soon! That's all I'm saying.
How exciting. I'll start looking for the calendar at shops during the Row by Row Shop Hop. Thanks for sharing blocks of the moment - that will be a nice surprise.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. I'll start looking for the calendar at shops during the Row by Row Shop Hop. Thanks for sharing blocks of the moment - that will be a nice surprise.
ReplyDeleteI've been collecting these calendars for several years now and have loved them all. Will there still be cutting instructions for the block each day, or will there just be a picture of the block on one side and a blank sheet on the other?
ReplyDeleteI never thought of a quilting wall calendar. How could I have not noticied???? I will get this one to remind me to quilt as much as possible! Thanks for sharing your love of quilts. I love your pattern. LOVE is one I am definitely doing!! Can't wait to take your classes again in my area.
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