stories and other multi-layered creations
(yes, there's been a bit of Stevie Ray playing in the sewing room lately) K kindly offered the loan of her machine, so I did this block for #opgivewarmth -- although it may get an addition on one or two sides, because I think it's not quite 12.5" square as it stands. The dark fabric looks black in the photo, but it's a deep brown batik with copper highlights.
I went down to Quilters Quarters in Stockton on Saturday because they were just starting a new Block-of-the-Month sampler (this one runs for 18 months) and it sounded like fun! They have chosen a traditional block for each state and colored it based on the state bird/flower/gemstone/animal/what have you. (Not the state flag: as Debbie said, "Then it would be a red, white and blue quilt with …