Good morning! Today I'm so excited I get to share the first block for the Pretty Playtime Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop.
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This is the Dragonfly Block! This was a really fun block to make. So cute and easy to put together. There are quite a few pieces but the instructions in the book are great. I love how the block was constructed.
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I used to collect dragonfly decorations and things. I thought it was fitting that I was making this block for the quilt along. I was thinking of making a mini with 4 of these Dragonfly blocks. Wouldn't that be cute?
I used Strawberry Biscuit by Elea Lutz for the dragonflies and Riley Blake Swiss Dots (Aqua) for the background fabric. I love Elea's fabric and her book is just the sweetest. I can't wait to see all of these blocks being made!
Here is a list of the other bloggers quilting along!
Week 2 - Erin from Why Not Sew?
Week 3 - Wynn from Zakka Art
Week 4 - Anorian from Samelia's Mum
Week 5 - Amy from Diary of a Quilter
Week 6 - Renee from Sewn with Grace
Week 7 - Jemima from Tied with a Ribbon
Week 8 - Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl
Week 9 - Debbie from Happy Little Cottage
Week 10 - Tina from Emily Ann's Kloset
Week 11 - Erica from Kitchen Table Quilting
Week 12 - Kristyne from Pretty by Hand
Week 13 - Heidi from Fabric Mutt
Week 14 - Brigitte from The Family Hearth
Week 15 - Lorrie from Sew Mod Designs
Week 16 - Kristin from They Grow Up Too Fast
Happy Sewing!
xo Erin
This is so cute! I bought a gray dot for the background, but once I saw how many pieces it had, I was thinking twice about using the dots. I was thinking the pattern would look too disjointed. But now I see that it will be fine! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! I love how you used the dots! So cheerful and cute! Dragonflies are my mother-in-laws favorite and neat to see that you love them, too. So excited to have you on the quilt along - what a joy to see your beautiful work! Hugs to you, Elea
ReplyDeleteDragonfly blocks are right up my alley! I just love them!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute block! I am am using the Swiss Dots in Hot pink for my background. Can't wait to get this first block made.
ReplyDeleteHow cute are these! Great work, Erin! xo
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!
ReplyDeleteCurious idea to create dragonfly. It would be great to use for learning kids.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet Erin!! I love the swiss dots background and think a mini would be adorable :)
ReplyDeleteThose dragonflies are so cute. I think a mini with 4 would be so adorable. Can't wait to see a finished mini.
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