Make a Mini in March!

Make a Mini in March! How cute are these little 3" house blocks?? The March doldrums were getting me down so of course I stepped up and did what I needed to do - I started a new little sew along in my Facebook group. Call me crazy. It seems like it's been a long time since I sat down to sew something and this is exactly what I needed to do. 

Take some time during the rest of the month to make a little quilt with me. Use your scraps. Choose a setting. Play around with color and design and let's see what you can come up with.

You'll find instructions for three little 3" blocks in the FB group files - Make a Mini in March. Use one or all of the blocks to make your quilt. Scrappy is preferred! I've also uploaded the directions to my website if you are not on FB - www.countrylanequilts.com

If you're following me on Instagram or in my FB group, I can't wait to see what you make! Use the hashtag #makeaminiinmarch for your photos.  

Have a fun weekend sewing away the March doldrums. Once you try making one of these little houses you won't be able to stop . . . . 

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Happy Valentine's Day

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."  - Mother Teresa 

Have a wonderful day! 

Step 2 of My Valentine Mini Quilt Sew Along

 If  you joined me in making lots of little four patches last week for my Valentine's Day sew along, this week we'll put them together into larger blocks and finish the quilt. The directions are in my Facebook group files.  If you're not on FB, go to my website later today and find the directions and download from there. 

Here goes -    

     

This is a basic Irish Chain block and you'll make four of them using two different background fabrics. The directions will tell you how to cut the pieces and put them together.  

     

How cute is this?? There are lots of tiny pieces to sew so be patient with yourself. Take your time and pin all the intersections before sewing. It takes a little extra effort but your blocks will come out nicer. I also always press my seams open between the units for less bulk. The heart in the center is optional. 

As far as I got yesterday. The challenge will be to try to finish this little one by February 14.  

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Four-Patch Valentine's Day Sew Along

Are you ready for a little winter fun??  There's a new sew along in my Facebook group using simple four-patch blocks to make a sweet little quilt for Valentine's Day. I'll also put directions up on my website in a .pdf file for you to download later today. 

Step one is pretty simple -  cut some 1 1/4"  x 1 1/4" squares and make a bunch of little four-patch blocks using pink, red and light reproduction fabrics. I'll post Step 2 next week.

                                Put a little love in your heart.

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