"Learning Blocks" Quilt

In July my Mom, my sisters, my Mam-maw and I started to work on a sampler quilt together. The plan was to make a block (or 2) a month using different quilt blocks. I was hoping to learn some new sewing techniques. (I've never done anything with triangles!). My girls and two of my nieces also decided to join in. We made 12" squares picking patterns from this site:Quilt Blocks Galore! The patterns were so easy to follow and I loved the fabric that I chose. My girls enjoyed making their blocks too, but after 2 blocks they decided to just make 2 throw pillows instead. Beth decided that for now quilting isn't "her thing" and Brenna likes to sew skirts and simple projects. I was glad they tried.

Well, I finally finished my quilt before Callie was born. I was actually going to post about it the day my waterbroke, but, obviously, Callie Grace had other plans! :o)
So, here's my quilt!
I had fun trying new things and learning how to sew triangles. Some of the squares I really love and I am ready to make a whole quilt of them! Others....not so much.


I named the quilt "Learning Blocks" There are so many mistakes, puckers and imperfections, but my Mom says that's what makes homemade quilts special. I guess mine is really special! :o)

After I bought the white fabric for the back and sashing I thought "You dummy! You know you don't do well with white!" (I tend to spill things a lot and be sort of clumsy) but, after using the white, I love how it turned out! I'm already planning on using white when I make a quilt using the Simply Sweet Fabric from my Mom (wow! That's some gorgeous fabric!)