When I realized I needed more six inch blocks for the setting I have in mind for my BlockHeads1 sampler quilt, I started searching for block resources. The Summer Moon Block of the Month was quite popular last year, and a book has been published to go along with the sew along. The blocks in this book are in three sizes: 5 inch, 6 1/2 inch and 8 inch. I knew the 6 1/2 inch size would work for me, so I ordered the book. It is by Carrie Nelson, so I knew I couldn't really go wrong.
The book arrived while I was away last week, and I had a lovely time going through it Sunday afternoon while my husband and I watched the SuperBowl. I have marked the pages of block instructions that will work great for my project and can't wait to get started on making the five or six extra blocks I need to finish up my BH1 sampler setting. I am planning to surround the sampler blocks around a central appliqued medallion, which is also going to take some figuring out. First the blocks, then the center!
We had a terrific time down in the desert. The weather was gorgeous-temperatures in the high 70s every day. I bought some new tee shirts and even wore shorts out by the pool. Now that we are home, it is so much colder. As I am writing this post at 6:30 AM, it is 27 degrees outside! Back to reality. Like Mr. Groundhog, I need to wait six more weeks for spring.
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I am in the high desert (Apple Valley). It has gone cold here so your timing was great. It has to be cooler there too. That book looks like a great resource. Can’t wait to see your blocks.
welcome home. can’t wait to see what you cook up.
That book looks like a wealth of inspiration! Your plan sounds well thought out!
Nicole you and I have both loved Carries patterns from the moment we found them which is how and why I started reading your blog!
I bought the summer moon book knowing that I would love it and I do. Last summer I used it to make a small wallhanging with several of the blocks. As always her patterns are so well written. Have fun!!