I made these blocks on a sunny Sunday afternoon in still-frozen Michigan, snug inside my studio. Although the “Big Lake” still has icebergs and the woods are still full of snow, there are a few brave shoots coming up in sunny spots. Hope, like crocuses, springs...

I have wanted to learn how to foundation paper piece for a few years.  So, I decided to use method 3.  Here are four blocks for April. Dena  

I put together 8 of these nice little blocks for the sneak peak. I used the flying geese/HST method (times 2) to make these. Originally, I was going to use the triangles in a square method, but some of my fabric pieces were not quite big enough – it was nice to have a choice of methods to suit. Either way, they went together quickly and I love the bright...

  Here’s what happens when you make multiple block using all three methods in the block directions.   I wanted to make sure that it really worked out with all blocks having unique 3-fabric combinations … and it did 🙂 Since I ended up making 13 blocks–4 from method 1, 8 from method 2 and a paper foundation pieced block–I put them on my design wall in an on point orientation.   Ive included details of my quilt block-making...

Here’s the eight blocks I made for...

In April,  we are making a 7-inch square block called Triangles-in-a-Square in bright colors with white. The block pattern directions include three methods for making it: Triangles-in-a-Square Block Directions Depending upon the method you use to make your blocks, you may also find these tip sheets helpful: Tips for Making Half-Square Triangles Tips for Making Flying Geese Units In April, you can make a maximum of 9 blocks to enter in the Block...