Two New Patterns from Cut Loose Press

There's a new Creative Grids ruler out (actually, two of them) created by my talented friend Jean Ann Wright. Rulers are available at her web site: Jean Ann Quilts. They make a Square in a Square block without precise piecing. The trimming is all done with the ruler. You can see a demo at CG's Facebook page)

I made two quilts to go with the rulers. Here they are. They debuted today and are available ONLY in your local quilt shop (even I don't sell them). This uses the 8" ruler for 8" blocks.

Rulers can be seen and ordered here: Jean Ann Quilts. You can see all her other Creative Grids rulers there, too.

Sunflower Trails - 42" x 42"

I first made four blocks using a green, but I didn't have enough contrast. What do you think?

Four Snail's Trail blocks

And then my second quilt makes a 6" block. I called this Lots o' Dots:

Lots 'o Dots

These are taking a trip to Houston for the International Quilt Market in a few weeks. They are so excited! They are looking forward to being Block Stars! Probably won't want to go back up in the closet when they get home. I should probably let Jean Ann hold onto them and let her take them on the road for awhile.

This ruler works magic for those who don't or can't get a precise 1/4" seam. You just cut your patches a little large, sew and then TRIM! The ruler does the rest!