It's like opening a package on Christmas morning to see what designer will be contributing to this fun Quilt-A-Long.
Block #9 (May) is designed by the amazing Cathy Underhill of Cabbage Quilts.I love EVERYTHING (and I mean EVERYTHING) Cathy makes.
When I first started Cactus Needle several years ago, Cathy was one of the first blogs I started to follow.
It was through Cathy that I first viewed quilts made with beautiful Kaffe fabrics, and fell in love with his designs.
Cathy has been so giving and I have learned much from her.
Even though she lives half a world away in Australia, I wish we could be over the fence, next door neighbors.
The gift of social networking seems to makes that semi-possible.
Cathy's design block is a Jewel Box.
I pulled out my Kaffes to play.
I love using his polka dots and shot cloths for backgrounds.
I now try to make 2 blocks each month, and love seeing how each one differs with various fabric combinations.
Although, I did choose the same fabric for both centers of the blocks.
If you would like a tutorial on Jewel Box, or would just like to view all the wonderful things Cathy creates, make sure to visit her over at Cabbage Quilts.
6 comments:
Ooh I'm blushing here Nedra, thank you for such a gorgeous post!! Your blocks look fabulous, esp cause they are made up in Kaffe!!! You are beautiful. xo
Beautiful blocks!!! I echo your sentiments about Cathy. She is a fantastic quilter...
I have never made the jewel box pattern although I have said over and over again that I was going to I never started it. Wonderful blocks!
Karen
Great block! I love the one with the dotty background.
Gorgeous blocks...so funny...I used the same center fabric for both of mine this month too!
Those blocks are really beautiful. It's funny, I already follow her blog!
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