Sew On The Go by Michelle Renee Hiatt

Happy New Years!  Given that a lot of you may have New Year's Day off, I figured I would give Blog followers a jump start on Clue #8.   In this "advance" clue, I'm only sharing a partial piece of Clue #8, but it will give you a jump start on Friday's complete Clue #8.   I'm calling it Clue #8AP. First, I want to talk a bit about Grand Central Mystery Quilt Series, that is starting in just over 2 weeks, January 17th.    Grand Central In the Grand Central Facebook Group there have been a couple questions on Background.  So, I wanted to take a few moments and talk about Background.     For the Background: Pick something complementary with your Fabric , however it should have a high contrast to the fabrics you selected.   I plan to use White, but you should use what works best for your fabric.  

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...