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School Daze: School House block

When I decided to do a series in celebration for my friends that are not retired, and who are returning to school on August 12, 2024, I started searching for a good pattern for a school house block.

I found many blocks. Many had complicated angles…or there were pictures of school house block quilts, but no pattern. I finally found an idea that I could work with in this book, but still no pattern for cutting…just an outline.

I drafted this pattern just for you!

Here is the printable PDF pattern:

If you enjoy this pattern, please drop me an e-mail at werquilters@google.com. (Comments are turned off on this blog, because I am not interested in buying Viagra from Russia.) I would also love to hear from you if I need to correct any mistakes.

Have a great time with Build a Block!

Later,

Lorrie

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First Grandbaby Quilt

This quilt was made by special request. I saw the block on YouTube somewhere. It is jelly roll friendly. Two strips makes two eight inch blocks.

I organized the blocks on the dining room table.

Here is the top without bordees. Then with blog magic….tada….it is finished with mama to be.

Who have you made a quilt for recently?

Later,

Lorrie

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Continuing a Sampler Spree Quilt again…5th time is almost a charm

I am still working on the 100 blocks from the Sampler Spree book. Only 18 more blocks to go!

Here are the 35 blocks that I created during the month of October. I was incredibly productive. We were at the cabin in Michigan on Long Lake. I made most of these blocks while my DH watched football. I am loving retirement!

Here is my tracking sheet. There are fewer and fewer plain white numbers left that have not been made. I am a little late getting started on November blocks…only one so far.

I had a serious brain glitch when I put this block together. The picture on the right is the correct assembly for the Buoy block. I incorrectly 1) added the corners and 2) assembled the block on the left. I think it looks like a butterfly or a beacon. I am embracing my stupidity and counting it as a bonus block!

I REALLY like the shape of this block. I think I will translate it into a larger size and make another scrap quilt. I am drawn to weathervane and quatrefoil shapes.

I also like these blocks. Who knows…maybe they will show up in some future scrap quilts, too.

This one has that four pointed shape that I am drawn to, but it doesn’t actually have the points. It was not an accident…they are not part of the block. This block would be fantastic for a fussy cut center.

Time to get back to making on this blustery last day of November! I have enjoyed making these blocks, but I am ready to be finished!

What are you making today?

Later,

Lorrie

If you would like to review the first installments, here are some links to follow:

  1. It starts!
  2. Second installment
  3. Third installment
  4. Fourth installment