Happy Tuesday! This is going to be a very busy week here at A Quilting Life, so I thought I’d better share these red and green blocks before things got really busy. I’ve always wanted a red and green quilt and pieced my first two blocks over the weekend.
The blocks are both from a mystery red and green sampler Joanna at Fig Tree is doing. I didn’t have to think twice about signing up (although this is my year for finishing works in progress and scrap quilting…when the opportunity comes to make one of your “bucket list” quilts…you take it!
First I made the Churn Dash variation…love the secondary star that formed in the middle!
And then the Lily block…lily blocks are one of my favorites–my great great grandmother made a beautiful Lily quilt that I’d love to replicate someday.
As I mentioned earlier…this is a busy week. I have something to announce tomorrow that I’ve been keeping secret for quite a while…
Thanks so much for stopping by!
cozy kitten quilts says
Oh I love these!! Real Beauties!
Kay
Hildy says
Beautiful blocks! And the secondary star pattern looks great:-)
Can't wait your secret knowing you it'll be amazing!
monika@mysweetprairie.ca says
I really love those colours together! They are beautiful. : )
Terry says
Love your choice of fabrics for the blocks…just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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gibbygoo56 says
I have missed both of the Fig Tree & Co. mystery quilts. She told me she has a crazy waiting list for the Christmas quilt which is sold out. It looks pretty amazing. She told me to be looking for the next sign up in the fall. I've grown to love her fabrics and patterns from your blog. Her collections are rich and warm. Beautiful job!
Margaret says
I think I've guessed your news. I'm so excited for you!
Linda says
I should have joined this BOM because those are lovely.
Carrie ~ Cricketwood Prims says
Sherri,
Your Red and Green blocks are bright and fresh and pieced perfectly! I love surprises, can't wait to hear yours.
Thimbleanna says
FINALLY!!! ;-D
Barbara Bailey says
Beautiful is all I can say! Love the soft red and green, lovely.
Carol says
The fabrics make these blocks even more beautiful…love them!
Donna says
Just love this … absolutely beautiful, and I love your choice of fabrics …
KMSC says
Your blocks are gorgeous, as always! I can't wait to hear your announcement! A new book, perhaps?
Kim says
Beautiful blocks Sherri look forward to hearing your secret.
Helen L says
they are both beautiful blocks: love the star in the middle of the Churn Dash's!! And I can't wait to hear your news tomorrow!! Hugs, H
Barbara Gelpi says
Just lovely!
AnnieO says
Red and green quilts have always been my favorite! Your blocks are beautiful.
Laura Chaney says
Love the red and green together, and that Lily block is great! I can see why you like it so much.