Sew On The Go by Michelle Renee Hiatt

Sorry for the delay, it has been a crazy busy week.  On top of that, this week have one of the more challenging blocks in the Holiday Solstice Mystery Series.  The individually techniques aren't difficult, but you have to concentrate on having a perfect 1/4" seam allowance and keeping your orientation.   I can not stress enough, how important it is to: Read the tips below Read Clue from start to finish  Read the tips below Go step-by-step and don't assume anything.   If you read today's blog post, I cover all the place people typically run into trouble. A lot to cover so I'm going to get started. This week's block is Drifted Snow.  The Drifted Snow Block is made up of a Square Squared, Four-Patch, Shaded 4-Patch and a pair of mirror image Split Rects.    You will need the Square Squared™ , Split Rects™ , and Tucker Trimmer™ .  If you struggle with Four -Patch units, you may want to consider the Four-Patch Square Up™ .

Yeah, it's Friday!   I'm at the Strong House Inn, in Vergennes, VT for my annual Quilter's Choice Retreat.   Mother nature decided to give us a snow storm for this year's retreat.  So, most of the quilters decided to travel to the area a day early, including me, and we beat the snow.   Yesterday we had the morning to do what we wanted.... So, most of us elected to check out some of the local quilt shops while there was a break in the storm.  Everyone got back before the storm kick up again.  Now, we are perfectly happy to stay in and sew! Amy and DJ, the Strong House Inn's Innkeepers, continue to make beautiful updates and improvements.  I love what they are doing! I slept so well the last two nights in a nice new comfy bed.  Those that know me, know how big of a deal this is, as I struggle to sleep while traveling.  This morning, we all woke to a fabulous breakfast. The ladies are ready to start Day 2 of...