Sew On The Go by Michelle Renee Hiatt

This week's block is Four Patch, but probably not what you are expecting. :) The Four Patch, credited to Laura Wheeler, I found in an unidentified newspaper clipping, and unfortunately without a date.  This block pairs mirror images to create a delightful design.  I think if I were to name this block, I think I would call it Dahlia.  It reminds me so much of the Dahlias in my garden in late summer. Block 19 ~ Four Patch ~ Fabric Selection 1 In researching, I found out that a New York company used the name Laura Wheeler, to publish quilt patterns.  This block was more than likely published in the 1930s.  It is one of those blocks that I think is just as relevant today as it was when it was designed.  Timeless!  Isn't that what this is all about! Block 19 ~ Four Patch ~ Fabric Selection 2 This week, for both versions, I went with a Split Complementary color plan.   My first fabric selection may look familiar, I used these ex...

Block 18 is revealed!  The Sky Rocket, credited to Ruby McKim, in the Kansas City Star, date November 21, 1928.   I find this block to be extremely unique, I love all the sub-designs within the block.  I don’t remember ever seeing this block in anything recent, I may need to do something more with it! Michelle's Block 18 ~ Sky Rocket ~Fabric Selection 1 However, I did find this block design referenced, over the 1930s, as different block names; Dogtooth Violet (Chicago Tribune in 1936), The Album (Kansas City Star in 1937) and Jewel Boxes (Chicago Tribune in 1939).  I can totally see why someone would call this block Jewel Boxes.  However, Ruby’s name for this block, Sky Rocket, in 1929, does have me wondering what the folks of those times thought a Sky Rocket was... However, it is a fitting name, even to this day. Michelle's Block 18 ~ Sky Rocket - Fabric Selection 2 Sky Rocket is made up of Corner Beams , pairs of Combination units, and Quart...

I'm so excited to be on the mend.  It was a tough 2 weeks but I'm finally starting to feel better.  Thank you all for being so patient and sending such nice notes of encouragement.  I truly appreciate it.  I'm still trying to dig out, so I ask if you've sent an email and are awaiting a reply, give me a few more days to get caught up. Now, onto Block 17, the Pinwheel! Block 17 - Pinwheel - Fabric Selection 1 This Pinwheel Block, is credited to Alice Brooks, it was in an unidentified newspaper clipping, date unknown.  I found over 14 blocks referred to as a Pinwheel Block in my grandmother’s “under the bed box”.  Even more while researching.  Many of which, I would say more closely relate to the Windmill (Block 3).  If nothing else, I learned that the Pinwheel block is very popular, especially in the 1930s, and has continued to remain popular.  It is truly a timeless block.  I elected this block because I love the square in a square...

Sorry all, I'm down with a horrible sinus infection and I apologize, I've missed posting Friday.  I was hoping to feel better by now, but I'm still struggling. Therefore, you are getting an unexpected repeat of Block 3, Windmill.  I was hoping to save this for my next catch-up week, but I will have to come up with another block.  Thank you all for your patience. Block 3 is a Windmill Block.  The Windmill block, in its simplest form, is thought to date back to mid-1700s. The Windmill block probably has over a hundred variations.  In just my grandmother’s clippings and my reference materials, I found over 25 variations.  I selected this variation due to its uniqueness.   This clipping is referenced as Grandmother’s Patchwork Quilt Design, Book 20, 1931.  Which I love, because I had a Windmill block quilt growing up, I always thought it was a Pinwheel block, but it wasn't.  Maybe next week, we will talk about the differences as Block...

I'm up in Rangeley, Maine, for Spring Quilt Camp, hosted by Threads Galore.  We are having a fabulous time.  I love it up here at this time of year.  The quilters take over the Rangeley Inn, and we have a blast.  Carol and Dan welcome us all, as well as Travis, Jim and the rest of the Rangeley Inn staff.    It is always so nice to catch-up with some many friends.  It is so fun to see what everyone has been up to over the last six months. It is great to see so many finished projects.  We are all like the trees outside the windows, we are slowly but surely starting to bud and bloom.    Everyone is so happy to be out and about.  I love it.    Block 16!  Springfield Patch, appearing in Ladies Art Company , 1922 is also known as Monterey, Nancy Page Birmingham News , March 1, 1938.  I find this block fascinating, I love the way the Shaded Four-Patches and Flying Geese showcase the Peaky and Spike blocks....