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Our Summer Mystery Patriotic Quilt Challenge reaches its Penultimate Post. Our QOV Group Stars and Stripes created three different tops. They can guide you or inspire you to create something different with your blocks. We added two borders that tied the blocks together. One of our members created an On-Point Version. Check out the directions to make that version. Our Group did the Revisiting QOVF Annual Blocks proud....

CLUE 4 is Here. For the Summer Mystery Patriotic Quilt Challenge: Revealing the Top Patterns Our Summer Mystery Patriotic Quilt Challenge reaches its Penultimate Post. Our QOV Group Stars and Stripes created three different tops. They can guide you or inspire you to create something differ…

CLUE 3 of the Mystery Quilt is ready to download. Go to Quilting and Quilts of Valor page. Scroll down to 3. August for Clue 3. This is a nine-patch block. It was a QOV national Block Drive Block in 2020. Here is a picture of a quilt our Stars and Stripes Group made for this block Drive. Nine-patch used for this quilt. Make 20. Nine-Patch on point by Carolyn

Clue 3 is here, For the 2021 Summer Patriotic Mystery Quilt: CLUE 3 of the Mystery Quilt is ready to download. Go to Quilting and Quilts of Valor page. Scroll down to 3. August for Clue 3. This is a nine-patch block. It was a QOV national Block Drive Block i…

Clue 2 is ready to Download from the Quilting and Quilts of Valor page. Scroll down to 2. July and download. Clue 2 has fabric requirements, cutting, and sewing directions. Once you have made a couple of these blocks, you should be able to hit the exact center of the squares every time. See Direction #7. What does this hour-glass block look like?...

The 2021 Summer Patriotic Mystery Quilt: CLUE 2 is Here. Clue 2 is ready to Download from the Quilting and Quilts of Valor page. Scroll down to 2. July and download. Clue 2 has fabric requirements, cutting, and sewing directions. Once you have made a cou…

Clue 1 is ready to Download from the Quilting and Quilts of Valor page. Scroll down to download 1a June and 1b June Clue 1a gives the cutting directions and notes for two sewing methods. If you use the Creative Grids Strippy Stars Tool, directions are included. Clue 1b June is a copy of the QOV sewing method for this star....

The 2021 Summer Patriotic Mystery Quilt: CLUE 1 is Here. Links to Clue 1 for our Summer Patriotic Mystery Quilt here.

The Sassy Sewers of the QOV Group Stars and Stripes designed a four clue patriotic quilt. Finished size is 58" by 70" Join us on a Summer--June, July, August and September journey into Quilts of Valor Blocks. In this post and on our web site is the Introduction--Fabric needs for this quilt. Tool for June’s clue: Creative Grids Strippy Stars Tool ....

2021 Summer Patriotic Mystery Quilt The Sassy Sewers of the QOV Group Stars and Stripes designed a four clue patriotic quilt. Finished size is 58″ by 70″ Join us on a Summer–June, July, August and September journey …

My 2019 Pantone Coral Challenge quilt ended up being a creative surprise. There were several designs, that are now in the "make later" pile. The mini is compete. It is 23.5" on three sides and the height is 20.25". Yes it ended up being a triangle. It is made up of triangular blocks. The pattern was determined by the grid drawn across a photo of a pair of my favorite coral earrings. [ 63 more words ]

Coral 2019 Pantone Challenge—Complete My 2019 Pantone Coral Challenge quilt ended up being a creative surprise. There were several designs, that are now in the “make later” pile. The mini is compete. It is 23.5″ on th…

June is here and I have almost completed by 2019 Pantone Coral Challenge. I was moving ahead nicely in May and WHAM, knocked on my backside with Shingles. If you haven't had them, you are blessed. Twenty-one days of anti-viral infusions, home with my hubby, no energy, no visits from friends and no sewing. My energy level was nil. I was at the stage of pattern developed and fabric prepared. [ 70 more words ]

Coral Creativity – III The process June is here and I have almost completed by 2019 Pantone Coral Challenge. I was moving ahead nicely in May and WHAM, knocked on my backside with Shingles. If you haven’t had them, you are ble…

I went online to see what Pantone posted regarding the color "Living Coral." What I found out, is when you try and copy-save an image, you get the web address. This didn't help me, who does not own a connected smart phone. (I compose on a laptop and use an iPad for other work.) I wanted a few samples of the color coral, and found them at my local HD paint department. [ 105 more words ]

Coral Creativity II – Color Identification I went online to see what Pantone posted regarding the color “Living Coral.” What I found out, is when you try and copy-save an image, you get the web address. This didn’t help me…

As part of a growing and changing quilter, I take classes, sign up for teachers blogs and enjoy the work people share on public media and at guild meetings. One teacher, Jenny Lyon, who is an amazing free-motion quilter, writes each week. She includes updates on works in progress, who, what and where she had or is teaching and then she adds sweet places to check out. [ 114 more words ]

Coral Creativity As part of a growing and changing quilter, I take classes, sign up for teachers blogs and enjoy the work people share on public media and at guild meetings. One teacher, Jenny Lyon, who is an amazi…

Two new short articles have been posted to our website on the page "Battman's Seashells". These have recently appeared as "Shell of the Month" features in the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club newsletter, and feature information and pictures of some of the shells in the collection. They are: Nautilus pompilius (Chambered Nautilus) and Turbinella angulata (West Indian Chank Shell).

Two new “Shell of the Month” features posted Two new short articles have been posted to our website on the page “Battman’s Seashells”. These have recently appeared as “Shell of the Month” features in the Sanibel…

Today, Rick added five teachings to our Preach, Teach and Heal page. They are: God Saved us by His Grace and Gave us Power God's Mercy and Love for Us God's Word is Faithful Living Life without Condemnation The Benefits of Payer Go to our site to download these and other teachings. These teachings are the product of independent Biblical research. Contact Rick with your questions. Please read and enjoy God's Word in these teachings.

More Teachings by Rick Today, Rick added five teachings to our Preach, Teach and Heal page. They are: God Saved us by His Grace and Gave us Power God’s Mercy and Love for Us God’s Word is Faithful Living Life…