Patchsmith Sampler Block 48 - Love Focus

Block 48 - Love Focus

Great timing – this month is the month of love and this week’s block is all about love.

Using quick-fuse applique you have the option of adding the universal symbol for love – a heart – to this week’s patchwork block.

Or you could choose a specific fabric that you love and make that the focus of your block.

Fussy Cut the middle using a much loved fabric for a simpler version

Whichever you choose – this week’s block is quick and easy and is a great block to repeat throughout a quilt. Or you could combine it with one of the ten sidebars from my One Block Mug Rugs pattern book:

Heart Sidebar - a great addition to any 6" block
from The Patchsmith's One Block Mug Rugs book

With only two blocks left in the sew-along I am thinking I might start a new series entitled “A Patched Mind” once the sew-along finishes.  “A Patched Mind” will focus on sewing as a means of keeping well mentally and soulfully.  It will be a very relaxed affair with a monthly blog posting sharing links and ideas about how patching and sewing can help us cope with everyday issues (i.e. time, compassion, friendship, etc).  What do you think?      Let me know in the comments below or by emailing me.

Block 49 - Tea-time

Come back next week when we will be sharing a cuppa together in The Patchsmith’s Sampler sew-along.  In the meantime I look forward to seeing the focus of your love this week over on Instagram (#block48lovefocus) or in the Flickr group.