Most of the design elements of this Boxes and Bows quilt come from the fabrics used… The blocks are all made from striped fabrics. We are swapping striped 10″ squares this week in class (in the OC, CA) but you could grab stripes from your stash and/or trade with friends!
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Nautical Tumble Block 9: Whales
As promised, here is another block pattern for our Nautical Tumble Quilt. Whether you follow the classics or pop culture, whales certainly have a place in history and in our hearts…
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Nautical Tumble: Block 8 – Rails
Here is a pieced block for our quilt. This one is easy to make but you must be sure your quarter inch Seam Allowance is correct.
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Fanciful Floral FourSquare Block 12: Shamrocks Quadrant D
This week we finish the adorable Shamrock block of our Fanciful Floral FourSquare quilt.
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2013 Quilting Swaps April-June Update!
Here is an update on our 2013 NOCCCD SCE OAP Class fabric swaps. We’ve added the Stash Swap for later in April…
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Nautical Tumble Sampler Block 7 – Square Knot
Here is an interesting addition to our Nautical Tumble quilt: The Square Knot!
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iTote Tablet Tote
So many folks today are reliant on their electronic tablets… iPads, Kindles, Nooks or Androids. Whether for business or entertainment, we like to take those tablets along with us to any manner of places! Here is a wonderful tote to tote around your favorite tablet. And no one will know you have a tablet in the tote!
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Fanciful Floral FourSquare Block 11 – Shamrocks C
I know St. Patrick’s Day has long past and you have had your fill of corned beef and cabbage, but this block is still cute and I hope it brings you the best of the Irish luck!
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Easter Reprise
Spring has sprung and its time to do The Bunny Hop… Again! So here are some oldies but goodies from the past!
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Hoffman California Fabrics Tour
We had a wonderful tour of the Hoffman Fabrics Headquarters last Thursday. We saw lots of Fabric (sigh)… So beautiful!