 My Version of the Ladies Aid Block, Fat Quarter Shop Classic and Vintage Quilt Series I am so excited about sewing along with the Fat Quarter Shop! (affiliate link) This time I am making my version of their Ladies Aid Block, which is part of their Classic and Vintage Series. I love to piece, so I really enjoy their patterns for vintage blocks that use modern methods of construction. The block may look difficult, but it easy to make an accurate block using their methods. The Ladies' Aid Societies originated in the United States during the Civil War. Their purpose was to support and care for American Civil War soldiers. The success of these groups helped to start a movement that led to women becoming nurses. You can read more about this on the Fat Quarter Shop blog.
The colors for the suffrage movement were purple, white, and gold. In 1919, as states ratified the amendment state by state, the National Women's Party, led by Alice Paul, sewed stars on their flag. Each star represented a state that voted to ratify the amendment. Thirty-six sates needed to ratify the amendment for it to become an amendment to the constitution. Below is a movie of a reproduction of that flag. It is flying in front of my home to celebrate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. You can find more about the Women's Suffrage Movement here. The block itself is made from four identical (except for the fabrics used in the piecing) 6 1/2" squares. This results in a 12 1/2" unfinished square.  One Fourth of the Block Then the four sub-units are sewn as shown.  Completed 12 1/2" Block For the free block pattern and information concerning purchasing a quilt pattern and/or a kit. Go to Ladies Aid Classic and Vintage Series on the Fat Quarter Shop Blog. (affiliate link) As an affiliate of the Fat Quarter Shop, I receive a small compensation when you use my links to purchase their products. This does not affect the price of the products. However, it does help support this blog. Thank you for your support! Happy Quilting!
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 Jelly Roll Table Topper, 14" x 20" Finished Size Welcome to Holiday Gifts to You 2020 Blog Hop brought to you by Partners in Design! Today it is my turn to give you my Jelly Roll Table Topper pattern. Remember that patterns will be free download until January 1, 2021. My Table Topper is made from holiday colors in a Jelly Roll! (I admit that I did add the yellow strips from my stash to brighten the topper.) It is a great way to use left-over strips from Jelly Rolls (2 1/2"x 40" strips) or 2 1/2" strips from your stash! This pattern is fun and easy. Just sew 2 1/2" strips together lengthwise and then re-cut them to make the pattern. I quilted mine on my sewing machine, and simply quilted along the seam lines. It's a great weekend project!  Festive Setting for My Favorite Ornaments To download the pattern, click the button below.
Hope you are enjoying the Blog Hop! This post was first published on JANDA Bend Quilts. Happy Quilting!  Join us us for the second year of the Holiday Gifts to You blog hop brought to you by Partners in Design! This is our second year to give away small gift patterns that you can make for holiday giving (or for yourself). Our gift to you is the patterns. They will be a free download until January 1st. Sew get ready to make some holiday gifts! The fun starts December 2nd and ends December 8th. Here is a list of the designers who are participating: December 2nd: Becca Fenstermaker- Becca's Binding Book @ Pretty Piney December 3rd: Bobbi Bridgeman- Zippered Book Sleeves @ Snowy Days Quilting December 4th: Laura Piland- Microwave Heating Pad @ Slice of Pi Quilts December 5th: Abbie Danahy- Mug Rug @ Sparkle On! December 6th: Kathleen McCormick-Work Apron @ Kathleen McMusing December 7th: Jennifer Fulton- @ Inquiring Quilter December 8th: (My Turn!) April Adams- Jelly Roll Table Topper @ JANDA Bend Quilts Each day, I will update the Quilt Alongs page of my website with direct links to the patterns. So if you have issues getting to the patterns, you can check for links there. Remember the patterns will be a free download until January 1, 2021. Enjoy! This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts.
This pattern completes Segment 3 and the 12 blocks for the QAL. That means it is time to post those photos of your completed blocks in order to be eligible for the Segment 3 giveaways and the Grand Prize giveaways!
The QAL Hosts have all the information at their Segment 3 Wrap Up Posts: Abbie Danahy @ Sparkle On! Becca Fenstermaker @ Pretty Piney Quilts Jennifer Fulton @ Inquiring Quilter Karen Thurn @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats Laura Piland @ Slice of Pi Quilts Sherry Shish @ Powered by Quilting Sandy Maxfield @ SandyStar Design For more information about the quilt along, including the schedule, giveaways, and sponsors, click on my introductory post. A list of all released blocks with their links can be found at Quilt Alongs. This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts. Hope you have enjoyed the QAL by the Sea Quilt along!
For more information about the quilt along, including the schedule, giveaways, and sponsors, click on my introductory post. A list of all released blocks with their links can be found at Quilt Alongs. This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts.
For more information about the quilt along, including the schedule, giveaways, and sponsors, click on my introductory post. A list of all released blocks with their links can be found at Quilt Alongs. This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts.
In case you missed it, the link to Block 9: Setting Sail is here. It was designed by Karen Thurn at Tu-Na Quilts, Travels and Eats.
This pattern completes Segment 2 for the QAL. That means it is time to post those photos of your completed blocks in order to be eligible for the Segment 2 giveaways! The QAL Hosts have all the information at their Segment 2 Wrap Up Posts: Abbie Danahy @ Sparkle On! Becca Fenstermaker @ Pretty Piney Quilts Jennifer Fulton @ Inquiring Quilter Karen Thurn @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats Laura Piland @ Slice of Pi Quilts Sherry Shish @ Powered by Quilting Sandy Maxfield @ SandyStar Design For more information about the quilt along, including the schedule, giveaways, and sponsors, click on my introductory post. A list of all released blocks with their links can be found at Quilt Alongs. This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts.
For more information about the quilt along, including the schedule, giveaways, and sponsors, click on my introductory post. A list of all released blocks with their links can be found at Quilt Alongs. This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts.
For more information about the quilt along, including the schedule, giveaways, and sponsors, click on my introductory post. A list of all released blocks with their links can be found at Quilt Alongs. This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts.
For more information about the quilt along, including the schedule, giveaways, and sponsors, click on my introductory post. A list of all released blocks with their links can be found at Quilt Alongs. This post first appeared on JANDA Bend Quilts.
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April adamsI am a quilter who is starting a new adventure. After retiring in May 2016, I became a certified Quilt in a Day Instructor. I am certified to teach workshops using Quilt in a Day patterns and techniques. In addition, I am designing my own quilt patterns. 
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