Swoon Blocks #1 & #2

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Last Saturday, I finally started my Swoon Quilt, you know the one that was made famous by all the blogs.

I finished my first block on Saturday and my second block yesterday.
There are nine total. The blocks are pretty large but beautiful. I will keep plugging away.

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