I came across a new book in my library that features one patch quilts. It's aptly titled: 20 To Make One-Patch Quilts by Carolyn Forste r. One Patch Quilts by Carolyn Forster This reminded me of all my own one-patch quilts I've made over the years. I asked Carolyn if I could share my journey and quilts as they relate to her book. Of course, she graciously said "yes." It seems that my enthusiasm about the book is because she also is enthusiastic about these little gems. The quilt on the cover is a quilt I've never made before. It's a Clamshell and it's always made me nervous thinking about hand stitching the curved edges. Just to let you know: I'm making one right now - I'll keep you posted. Now, let's see some of my own one-patch quilts. Carolyn has 20 lovely projects in order from simple to very challenging. The first, of course, is the simple Charm Quilt composed of squares. Here is a set of 5" charm squares from a few years ago. Any si...

I had a few blocks trickle in from my sweet Calendar Girls that didn't make it in this month. I want to feature them here before September rolls in. I FORGOT to post Kathy M's block for August 29 yesterday, so here it is. She used the Benartex collection called Find Your Way by Lisa Ruble. So sorry, Kathy!! August 29 Sawtooth Star by Kathy M. Two August 9 blocks made by Susan B and Diane C - Honey's Choice. Honey's Choice by Susan B. using the Moonlit Collection Honey's Choice by Diane C. using the Tempest Collection Then we have the August 24th block by Leslie P., using the Noteworthy Collection by Windham Fabrics. Next Door Neighbor by Leslie P. And then there's the Four Seasons block for August 18 done by Barb R. using Watermark Fabrics  Four Seasons by Barb R And the block for today was made by Kathy G. It's the Kitty Corner Star (12") using the Under the Canopy Collection by Windham Fabrics. Kitty Corner Star by Kathy G. So, we've wrapped up th...

Another day, another awesome block from one of my calendar girls. Julia R. made the Sawtooth Stars using her Dutchess Collection from Windham Fabrics. Duchess fat quarters As you can see, these have a traditional feel in their coloring. Lots of flowers in red, white and blue. Even a few fabrics with a directional print (like a stripe). Here is Julia's Sawtooth Star block: Sawtooth Star: 12" by Julia R. Her piecing is beautiful and I like that she used that medium blue for her outside triangles and squares. Isn't this such a stellar block?!

Today is August 28 and we have another star called Hit or Miss Star. I wonder where that name came from! This is a vintage inspired creation, so maybe a person was star gazing and was fantasizing about how he/she could shoot an arrow and make a bullseye contact with the star. Karen B. is one of my Calendar Girls and make the block today using her collection called Insectarium  and  Watermark fabrics . Let's take a close look at her fat quarters: Watermark and Insectarium fabrics Here is her Hit or Miss Star in the 12" size: Hit or Miss Star: 12" Karen used 6 different fabrics for this and I love it. She wasn't shy about making the star points in 2 colors and also those squares on point around the outside use 2 different prints! And the butterfly - such a sassy little thing just hovering there catching our focus! That's the fun of fussy cutting an awesome motif for such a block.

 This is a block that I've made into quilts several times. Home Circle is vintage inspired and I love it in the large 15" size. Here's how it appears in my calendar. I designed a quilt for Benartex using their Crazy Daisy Collection in 2011. It was a digital quilt and they featured it on the back cover of several magazines. You could write in and get the printed pattern! I made it using some awesome Michael Miller marbles (no, not the kind you scoot around on a table!) Michael Miller Home Circle quilt : 60" x 60" Here are the blocks scattered on my deck: Five 15" Home Circle blocks And here's the last one I made using some orange Kaffe Fassett fabrics. This was quilted by Jeanne C. of my quilt guild and donated to our charity endeavors. Home Circle: 45" x 52" And I had this in my 2007 Block a Day calendar with Patricia Bryant making this block: 15" Home Circle block made by Patricia Bryant Now I want to make some more! They are SO easy ...

Diane L. is one of my calendar girls and she is working with the Windham Collection called Grounded . Aren't these gorgeous prints?!! I love how the grays and tans mix so well with the greens, pinks and purples. These are MY colors! Grounded by Windham Fabrics Here's the block that Diane made using Grounded : Double Four Patch: 12" Simple squares and rectangles make this a fun block for fabric placement. Lots of possibilities.

 I have sewn with reproduction coverlet fabrics multiple times. Windham Fabrics created two collections. Click here  to see the one I've used for several quilts. The Coverlet Block for today (August 22) is simple, but recognizable as a coverlet design. Here is one of the fabrics from the collection . Similar colors and design. A very simple block inspired by a woven coverlet! Linda D., one of my Calendar Girls, decided to make her block using the Watermark and Insectarium Collections, also by Windham. The center is perfect for featuring a beautiful print! August 22 Coverlet Block: 12" I've been making some Christmas blocks using Windham Fabrics new line called Jolly Christmas . I chose to stitch the Coverlet Block, too! August 22 Coverlet Block in  Jolly Christmas Do you have your own copy of my new calendar? Put it on your Christmas list! And see if it's in your local quilt shop, too.