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A Few More Blocks for Moda Blockheads 2

12/6/2018

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I've been busy doing more catch up on the Moda Blockheads 2 project! When the week calls for an applique block, Corey Yoder does an alternate block that is pieced. Due to my time constraints, I went for the pieced block. Applique just takes me longer and I have a few hand sewing projects in progress now, so pieced it is!
Moda Blockheads 2 with Robin Pickens fabrics
This Happy Scrappy Baskets pattern was so fun to make. I love simple patchwork blocks and enjoyed making it into this charming basket. Corey also has a pattern for a whole quilt with this one and it looks delightful! You can check it out here! The fabrics I used for this one were a combination of Poppy Mae, Blushing Peonies and Dandi Annie.
Moda Blockheads 2 with Robin Pickens fabrics
This 18 inch block "Mountain Climbing" was a block pattern from Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters. More details on her blog. It did take me awhile to make all the half square triangles and I tried doing a group of 4 or 8 each night. When I have lots of triangles to trim, I use a rotating mat and that really helps to streamline the trimming. The light spotted fabric here is from Dear Mum and I liked adding some solid white triangles too for a little additional pop of lightness.
Moda Blockheads 2 with Robin Pickens fabrics
And more on the catch up list- Blocks 13- Patchwork Flower designed by Corey Yoder, Block 25 Oshkosh Star by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings, and Block 22 Economy Path by Laurie Simpson. Big flowers, tiny stars and delightful plus signs...each block has been so enjoyable to make each week. The catch up continues and I only have two more blocks to go and I will be completely caught up! 

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Farmhouse Crossing Quilt

12/3/2018

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Imagine light coming in through the windows of the farmhouse, dancing between the panes, glowing with the warmth of the sun and soft colors of growing things.
Farmhouse Crossing Quilt by Robin Pickens in warm and summery colors
Simple one lane roads intersecting among golden fields and the colors of morning dawn.
Farmhouse Crossing quilt by Robin Pickens using Dandi Annie
The dandelions in Dandi Annie celebrate the simple pleasures, joined with prints of seeds blowing in the wind, sketchy plaid, and painted leaves. Growth and warmth.
Farmhouse Crossing quilt by Robin Pickens using Dandi Annie
I love the way the thin sashing plays from light to dark and extends into the borders. The gray borders add a calm grounding to the bright colors.
Farmhouse Crossing quilt by Robin Pickens using Dandi Annie
There is something so satisfying about making stacks of half square triangles and getting them ready to arrange in balanced symmetry. This quilt is arranged in four colorways of yellow, coral/pink, green and gray. Each color group surrounds an intersection of thin sashing. 
Farmhouse Crossing quilt by Robin Pickens with Dandi Annie and Pesto Bella Solid
For the backing I used Moda Bella Solids in Pesto. What a great green! I'm excited to get my bolts of Dandi Annie fabrics and I'll be kitting a limited number of these quilts in this fabric. But the pattern itself is available now on my online shop and would be fun to make with other fabrics too.
Farmhouse Crossing quilt pattern by Robin Pickens
Dandi Annie is shipping from Moda now (December 2018). The quilts shown here were pieced by me, Robin Pickens, and longarm quilted by Sally Corona at Corona Quiltworks.
Robin Pickens quilt patterns with Dandi Annie
Happy sewing and farmhouse dreaming! Check out more Dandi Annie patterns at my new shopify store!
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Joining the 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge

12/2/2018

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Because there is not much going on in December, right? Time to add in daily blogging? Yup!
31 Day Blog Writing Challenge
Cheryl Sleboda is running her 4th year of this blogging challenge. She really struck me when she wrote this: “Why December, Cheryl?  That’s our busiest time!” Well, that’s the point.  If you can blog every day in December, then you can do it at any time during the year.  We are all busy.  This is to show that you can do it in one of the busiest times of the year and start off the new year with a bang!
December Believe image from Robin Pickens' Seize the Day calendar with Sellers Publishing
I might have missed the first day of December, but I'm here on the 2nd! And today I happily turned over the page of my wall calendar for Sellers Publishing to the December grid. A new month, fresh and full of potential, as well as full of celebrating and holiday cheer. I think its a good time to practice a new daily habit. If you want to join the challenge from Cheryl Sleboda (www.muppin.com) too, visit  muppin.com/wordpress/index.php/the-2018-31-day-blog-writing-challenge/ 
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