It's the final week of the Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along! Wow! It seems like only yesterday when we started with our very first Friendship Reel block back in September! Initial feedback from the group reveals that having the quilt-along to focus on and a new block to tackle each week has definitely helped to distract from […]
I've been very neglectful in keeping you up-to-date here on our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along! Apologies! I think perhaps Christmas put paid to my QAL rhythm and blog routine!! Since I last updated you on the QAL we have made.... 1 Light of Life Lantern (18" Drunkard's Path) block: 2 Flying Geese borders: 2 Spools blocks […]
This week in the Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along we are making three 9" Crossed Paths blocks. This block column will add a dramatic geometric contrast to the softer curves and sharp points of its surrounding blocks. The technique focus in making these blocks is how to successfully sew long strips together. For […]
English Paper Piecing (EPP) is our theme in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along this week! As our Unity Tile block making draws to a close at the weekend, we are showcasing other ways the EPP templates can be used in other projects. Earlier this week we showed you the beautiful Spring Wallhanging made by Di @willowbeckdesigns. […]
We have reached the half way point in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along!! It's so wonderful seeing the many blocks being made in our private Facebook group, and the many different colourways and fabric choices personalising them all! In fact we are already half-way through our block making!! This week is the 2nd week […]
Hello folks! It's been a while since I've posted, but I've had a very good reason! My eldest daughter was married this week in England. The current pandemic meant the original guest list was whittled down to 6, the date brought forward a day, no bridal party, no photographer, no reception, a last […]
This week in The Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along we are making Dresdens! During the 1920's and 30's, Dresden, Germany produced porcelain plates decorated with elaborate designs using flowers, fruits and foliage. These plates became the inspiration for the Dresden Plate quilt block throughout Europe and beyond. While some Dresden blades can have smooth ends, often […]
Hi everyone, I hope you've had a good week. It's been a busy week of filming here at Just Jude Designs, as well as keeping tabs on the participants of our Kindred Spirits QAL! This week's block in the QAL is the Friendship Star block. We are making two 9" Friendship Star […]
Well our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along got underway this week, and what a great response we've had! Thank you to everyone for signing up and so far raising £200 for Shared Threads! The first block in the quilt-along is a 9" Applique block called Friendship Reel. In the accompanying teaching video, you […]
