Don't be afraid to try something new!

Another normal day at the quilt shop.

Upon arrival I am informed that my quilt top has been quilted and it's ready for me to be bound.

No biggie.... I got this.... Just like a

Quilter's Retreat

Man oh man do I LOVE retreat!!

There's so many types of people to get to know, so many projects to admire...

They feed you..... I mean, what's not to love?!

I really enjoy

Conestoga Crossing Month 10: Parting of the Ways Block

blocks to make: 1 (plus 2 baskets)

number of pieces: 48 (plus 58)

Waste HST's to collect: 16 (plus 10)

I just love star blocks!!

Wait, is it really a

Conestoga Crossing Month 9: Independence Square Block

blocks to make: 1 (plus 2 baskets)

number of pieces: 68 (plus 58)

Waste HST's to collect: 12 (plus 10)

I have to admit, 

I didn't know that I liked pinwheels so much.  They really are 

Conestoga Crossing month 8: The Long Farewell Block

blocks to make: 1 (plus 2 baskets)

number of pieces: 56 (plus 58)

Waste HST's to collect: 0 (plus 10)

Wow...!

What the heck am I looking at here.... you want me to

Conestoga Crossing Month 7: Conestoga Wagons Block

blocks to make: 1 (plus 2 baskets)

number of pieces: 57 (plus 58)

Waste HST's to collect: 8 (plus 10)

There have been several blocks now that I start to write about and I REALLY want to say that it's

Conestoga Crossing Month 6: Making Ready Block

blocks to make: 1 (plus 2 baskets)

number of pieces: 44 (plus 58)

Waste HST's to collect: 8.....or 40 depending on your level of crazy (plus 10)

This block starts out like any normal block...

Working from Home

I love working from home.  

       Being productively useful within the confines of ones own space is definitely a blessing I never thought I'd have, but I have to admit, I get a wide variety of reactions when I tell people what I do.

      My "office" is my living room, my "studio" is my bedroom.  That's really where the magic happens.... my "studio"

Conestoga Crossing Month 5: Trail Master Block

blocks to make: 1 (plus 2 baskets)

number of pieces: 64 (plus 58)

Waste HST's to collect: 16 (plus 10)

Conestoga Crossing Month 4: Waiting for Spring Block

Pieces to sew: 49 (plus 58)

Blocks to make: 1 (plus your first two baskets... we'll get to those!)

waste HST's: 24 (plus 5 per basket)

Conestoga Crossing Month 3: Sewing Days Block

pieces per block: 16

number of blocks: 7
waste HST's: 0

Conestoga Crossing Month 2: Sewing Days Block

pieces per block: 16

number of blocks: 7
waste HST's: 0

Conestoga Crossing Month 1: Mercantile & Dry Goods Blocks

Pieces to sew: 33/block

number of blocks: 4

waste triangles; 8/block

Starting your Conestoga Crossing Quilt

Here We Go!...

              Alright everyone.... so I decided to let everyone see my progress on our newest Block of the Month called Conestoga Crossing.  This is my first blog, and also my first "quilt along" so feel free to leave me comments (encouragements and criticism) and let me know how I'm doing!