We’re only halfway through November and I have already had half of my Around the Block patchwork blocks returned to me. 

I have to admit that I really had no idea about how these would look, particularly in terms of my fabric choices.  I was worried that they’d be too dark because of the number of chocolate fabrics I had chosen, but as it’s turned out they’re not dark at all.  There’s a lovely variety of pattern and value – well, I think so.  I am so thrilled with how this is coming together – thank you SO much everyone who put in the time to make these for me!

It’s often a little risky laying out patchwork blocks on the spare bed – see that little blonde in the corner of the photo?  A moment later I was looking at this:

And then she was jumping.  I made sure to rescue the blocks before I rescued Stella.