Dove at the Window

Well, they're probably hiding out to stay warm with all these piles of ice and snow. But, we can look at some doves stitched up into blocks!

This is the January 29 block in my calendar. It is a whopping 18" size, but that makes it easier to sew. Here it is done by my sister Janet, who is one of my Calendar Girls.

Dove at the Window: 18"

I also made not one, but TWO of these using the Solstice and Fantasy Collections from Windham. And the blenders are from their Moonlit line.

Dove at the Window #1

And my second one:

Dove at the Window #2

Notice those "diamonds" which are really two half-square triangles in the same fabric. This block is a close cousin to the vintage Carpenter's Wheel. Yes, Dove at the Window is also a vintage block, only I simplified the piecing as you see here.

If you compare the block made by Janet and my two, you will notice that she doesn't use as strong a contrast between the units. Hers is a bit more "blendy."

I hope to make a few more of these Dove blocks to put into a quilt. Think about it: four 18" blocks with sashings will make a good sized center!