Skyler

We were blessed with a new great grandson on Oct 23. He was born on his grandpa Nathan's birthday (my son). His name is Skyler and he joins a sister Alisha 9 brother Jayden 6 and sister Serenity almost 3. He is surely surrounded by love. He is my oldest grandson Cody's son.
Skyler makes our 5th great grandson and with the grandkids and grand in laws he is our 18th grandchild. God has been good to us! Praise the Lord!


                                                  Daddy and Skyler
         

God Bless you all today and every day! Rhonda

November 2014 Piece & Cut BOM

Another quilt block designed by Rhonda
This is a 12 1/2" unfinished quilt block
You can make it larger or smaller by using a different size template

This one uses my pieced blocks - Boston Blocks and HSTs(half sq triangles)

                                                  Handkerchief Star

                                      Here is the layout of the blocks

You will need a 2 1/2" template to make these. If you don't have one you can email me at patchesbyr@yahoo.com and I will send you one for free.

To make this quilt block you will need to make the "Blocks"

http://calicodreamsforever.blogspot.com/p/boston-blocks.html

http://calicodreamsforever.blogspot.com/p/hsts.html

                8  HSTs              8 Squares        20 Boston Blocks

                           

Once you have these all made then you sew them into the quilt blocks according to the way the layout shows. Make sure you follow the colors and placement in the layout picture.

If you have any questions or need help feel free to email me patchesbyr@yahoo.com 

                                                             Hope you enjoy the quilt block!

                                                                                              Rhonda

My Pieced Blocks

Piece & Cut Methods

Here are all of my "pieced blocks" I use in my methods. Once you learn how to make these easy to do units you can make all sorts of dramatic looking patterns with these easy steps. It looks alot harder than it really is!!

I will be posting these directions over the next few weeks. so stay tuned! You can find some of the tutorials in my pages on here or on my websites.

                                                  Boston Block

                                                  Drunkard's Path

                                                  Half Square Triangle

                                                  Kansas Dugout

                                               

                                                  Square 4 Patch

                                                  Star Point

                                                  Triangle 4 Patch

Triple Strip Block  

                                             

My Retreat at MSQC

I am hosting a retreat at the Missouri Star Quilt Company in Hamilton Mo. 

June 11 - 14th

The prices are $69 for a twin bed and $119 for a queen. 
There is sleeping space for 38 but only sewing space for 33. does not make sense to me LOL

I will be teaching a class on my shortcut methods. I will walk you through the process and have you make a quilt block. How many we make depends on the time and interest. 

I will also teach my Dresden Kaleidoscope method. You will make your own DKs. But I warn you it is addictive! LOL

I'd be happy to do a one on one session with anyone who'd like to.

So bring your sewing machines and assorted tools and come join the fun!!

There is a full kitchen we can use. I thought we'd make some meals and maybe go out for one or two. I'm not real sure what is available. 
Anyone who wants to bring your own food just make sure to mark yours.

There are two rooms downstairs and the rest of the rooms are upstairs. There are about 15 steps to get upstairs. The rooms hold 3 twin in one room 4 twins in another room 2 queen in one room etc.  

I will provide a spaghetti supper and at least one other meal. 

Anything else I should nail down?  Any questions?

For those who don't know Missouri Star Quilt Co is in Hamilton Missouri