The rain has returned, bringing a different kind of beauty to the garden and hedgerows. All along our lane, the verges are becoming a sea of Queen Anne’s Lace. So beautiful and dreamy. I’m hoping that the local farmers put off their zealous verge cutting for a little bit longer. […]
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Dear Daughter: About the 10 second rule
Dear Daughter, I’ve finished another block for your Dear Daughter quilt. This time it’s the Friendship block. Quick research shows that, there are many blocks out there with the same name, which seems to suggest that quilting, patchwork and friendship have a tight bond. I like the sentiment. It conjures […]
Read moreDear Daughter: About being Positive
Dear Daughter I’m back with another quilt block and letter. Your Dear Daughter quilt is growing. As is the clutch of letters. I really like this patchwork block. It’s called Rosebud. Somehow I’ve managed to flip the pattern over, which I’m fine with. Eye catching isn’t it? The red against […]
Read moreDear Daughter: About Options
Dear Daughter Another block complete to add to your Dear Daughter quilt. This one is called Periwinkle. I like the name, although the pattern reminds me more of the compasses found on old maps. The ones where only the North is labelled. With 111 quilt blocks to choose from the […]
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