#QuiltBlockMania - Free Pineapple Pattern

It's time for #QuiltBlockMania Tuesday!  I am so excited to share my free block for May.  Friendship blocks are the theme for May, and because I am still daydreaming about my trip to Charleston, I immediately thought of a pineapple.  

You can find this gorgeous fountain at Waterfront Park - probably one of the most peaceful places to just hang out and relax.  Pineapples are a symbol of warm welcome and hospitality in the south, so I knew this would be a perfect addition to the friendship blocks. 

This block is free through the month of May 2023.  After then, you can purchase the pattern for just $1. Get this simple and cute block from my shop by clicking the link:  Pineapple Block.

This block works perfectly with the Charleston Houses blocks.  You could make the cutest neighborhood by combining this block with the house blocks.

You could also make a fun quilt using all the friendship blocks in the #QuiltBlockMania collection!  Check out the other free blocks for this month from these amazing designers:

Friendship Heart Circle by Carolina Moore
Best Friends by Inquiring Quilter
Friendship Butterfly by Inflorescence
Mans Best Friend by Scrapdash
Circle of Friends by Sugar Sand Quilt Co.
Friendship Bracelets by QuiltFabrication
Hearts Entwined at Patti's Patchwork
Friendship Chain at The (not so) Dramatic Life
Tea Cup by Penny Spool Quilts
Dog Paw by Crafty Staci
Scrappy Friendship Star by Katie Mae Quilts
My Best Friend's House by The Quilted Diary
Striped Friendship Block by Kaye Collins
Circle of Friends by Applliques Quilts and More
Loving Friends by Epida Studio
Friends by Patchwork Breeze
Intersections by Brown Bird Designs
Pineapple by Emerald Falls Quilts
Friendship Bracelets by A Piece of Quiet Quilts

Happy quilting.  I can't wait to see what you create!

 

#QuiltBlockMania - Charleston Palm Tree Pattern

 Hello Quilty Friends!

I am excited to share my block for #QuiltBlockMania this month!  Neighborhood blocks are the theme for April and I was really struggling with coming up with an idea.  The first thing that pops to mind is a house, which made me think of my Charleston Houses quilt.  When I looked through the photos of my Charleston trip for inspiration, I finally had a great idea - a palm tree!

Most of us associate palm trees with the beach, but the city of Charleston has palm trees throughout every neighborhood.  This could be a fun and easy block to add to your Charleston Houses quilt.

This block is free through the month of April 2023.  After then, you can purchase the pattern for just $1. Get this simple and cute block from my shop by clicking the link:  Palm Tree Block.

Or - you could make a fun quilt using all the blocks in the neighborhood #QuiltBlockMania collection!  Check out the other free blocks for this month from these amazing designers.

Store Front Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Funky Town by Inquiring Quilter
Swing Set
Rail Fence by Scrapdash
Neighbors by QuiltFabrication
Neighborhood trees
House of Worship at Patti's Patchwork
Jellybean Row by Penny Spool Quilts
Mr. Roger's Sweater by Crafty Staci
Block Party at Lovingly, Lissa
Mid Modern Home
Home Sweet Home by the Quilte Diary
Bird House
Applique English cottage by Flowerdog+Co
Street Sign
Park Entrance at Patchwork Breeze
Good Fences by Kaye Collins
Down the street
Mr. Rogers Trolley Quilt Block by The Quilting Room
Log Cabin Garden by Epida Studio
Garden Flags by A Piece of Quiet Quilts
House and Tree
 

The Charleston Houses quilt launches in just a few weeks.  I can't wait to share it with you!

Charleston Quilt Inspiration

 We visited Charleson, South Carolina in December '22 and the beautiful city immediately inspired me.  From the cobblestone streets to the filigreed ironwork - I could see patterns everywhere.  I especially loved walking around and looking at the gorgeous historic buildings.  Here is one of the houses that inspired the Charleston Houses quilt.

 

This little house was literally in an alley between two larger houses.  I loved how quaint and adorable it was.  The flower box and potted plants made it even prettier.  I'm not sure if they even had a yard or a place to park their car, but it really is the cutest little house.

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What I've Been Sewing

 My main focus this month has been creating the house blocks for the Charleson Houses quilt.  So far I have finished the Pink House with it's adorable side porch and balcony...

and the Alley house with cute little planters.

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