A is for Apple, Alabama, Arkansas….

A is for Apple, Alabama, Arkansas….

Bargello A – Copyright 2020, Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts. For Christmas, I made a Bargello M Quilt for my niece who goes to Minnesota. That inspired me to design other alphabet bargello quilts. I decided to start at the very beginning – its a very good...
Valentine’s Day Mystery Solved!

Valentine’s Day Mystery Solved!

All month, I have been posting clues about my newest pattern. This quilt was designed to represent love from an older and simpler time. It symbolizes the move from lover to bride, wife, and homemaker. This quilt includes four blocks based upon traditional designs....

Valentine’s Day Mystery – Day 7

As with most mysteries, there is a cliff hanger. I apologize for the delay in posts, which had the that effect. The Lover’s Knots alternate with the Home Maker blocks to surround the Wedding Bouquet. Now, the Farmer’s Wife now starts to fit into the...

Purple Passion Flower

Variable Block Quilt Layout Flower Weave Block This month, the EQ8 Block Spotlight was the Flower Weave Block. It is a contemporary block within EQ8. The Block Spotlight is a monthly challenge, which encourages each of us to get out of our comfort zone and try...
Valentine’s Day Mystery – Day 6

Valentine’s Day Mystery – Day 6

Remember the Wedding Bouquet Quilt block from Day 1? It has found a home between two of the Home Maker blocks. Do you see a pattern emerging? What do you think the next set of blocks will look like? How many more of each block are there? The Farmer’s Wife block...