Wow - week 50 is here. I have taken all my blocks off the design wall in the shop - when I say design wall I mean a large piece of cotton batting that is pinned on a wall. Works perfectly as the blocks stick to the cotton batting. I really liked the look of them all up on the wall and now have started making the blocks that are going to join them together.

I worked out I need 36 of these

This weeks block is called the Ohio Snowball block. Back in week 14 we made a an Ohio Star block with a four patch and this time we’ve “snowballed” the corner blocks.

Another way to combine a traditional block with a twist. It gives the block more

Good morning from a crispy frosty Hawkes Bay morning - I am sitting very close to the heater for sure.

This weeks block is a lovely variation on a nine patch and we have added snowballed corners to make this block. It never ceases to amaze me how many changes you can make to a traditional block to make a new design. In saying that, at times I have wondered if I

Hi there - this weeks block is called Simple Pleasures and I have made our blocks using just two fabrics. What a simple but very effective design. This is definitely a block that I would love to use in a scrappy quilt and have already grabbed some fabrics to make a start.

For the 6” block we have used just one of the

Hi there - this weeks block is a traditional well know block - the Spools Block. I love the way you can make your blocks to look traditional or modern just by the fabrics that you use.

I have kept with my two colour options - 6” block in reds and 12” blocks in blues. I would also make this block in brighter colours and made the “thread”

Hi there, this weeks block is Lady of the Lake. Another traditional block that you can use in a one block quilt. The pattern that emerges as the blocks are together is always stunning.

Can you tell that there is something missing this week? Hmmmm, the blue 12” blocks has made

Hi there - here we are again with our next block in the Sew A Long. Did you think we had fallen off the planet? I’m sorry for the for the long delay with getting our next block up on the blog. We have been a merchant at three quilt exhibitions that were quite close together and they kind of over took my life for a wee bit. It is so good to go to

Good morning, here we are with Week 42 - the Disappearing Hourglass block. I love these “disappearing” blocks - you start with a simple block, make a few cuts and then a totally different block appears. Someone has made a happy mistake and discovered an whole new block.

This block looks so much more complicated than it actually is - no fussy points to make. Read through the pattern and

It is getting chilly in the mornings now so autumn is on its way. I love autumn - sunny days and crispy mornings and definitely cooler weather that I really appreciate.

This week we are making another basket style block that also looks great when it’s put on point. The trouble with making all these blocks is

Good morning, this weeks block is a nice simple one with a wee twist. We have already made the Triple Rail block (week 16) but I really like when you add on a piece to the middle - like we did with last weeks block. So I have added it to our Triple Rail block.

You have option on what part of the block you add on to

Hi ladies, here we are this week with our next week - the Tulip block.

Nice and easy and of course with half square triangles. By this stage you are half square triangle experts.

Oh dear goodness, it has been so hot in the Hawkes Bay the last couple of days. I am so thankful that we put in air conditioning in the shop - sanity saving. I just need it at home too.

This week we are making one of my favourite blocks - the House Block. I want a whole quilt of these very traditional blocks.

There are a couple of methods you can use to make this block

Good morning, here is this weeks block for our Sew A Long 20/21 - Kings Crown.

This week we will be making the four flying geese blocks slightly differently to previous blocks. The Fabric C piece is cut in half diagonally twice. It is really important to cut this accurately as there is no wiggle room in this unit.

I find it easiest to cut it one diagonal direction and then

Hi there and a very happy new year to you. I hope that your Christmas break was a relaxing one. Possibly time to stop saying ‘happy new year” but I kind of like it.

I also really struggle to take down my Christmas tree at home. I just love it and it’s only up for such a short time. So, it’s still …