CountryCharmerKeepsake
 A few years ago, I saw this quilt on the cover of Keepsake Quilting and immediately ordered the pattern. The day after Christmas, I decided I would finally make it.

Block crop - 1This is my first (and could be my last) black.

I found the block to be a little more tedious than I have expected. The pieces are very small (1 1/2" squares), and I don't like working with tiny pieces. It took me an inordinately long time to cut and sew this block. And, as you can see in the photo, none of my sides came out even, not one--even though I thought I was cutting and sewing accurately.

So I'm now trying to decide if I want to follow through and make the entire quilt, and give up and make a pillow out of this block. The good thing is that the entire quilt takes only 20 of these 8" blocks. It's not a large quilt, but just about the right size for a couch throw to use during the holiday season, or for a wall hanging.

If I continue, my plan is to alternate red and green blocks. The name of the pattern is "Country Charmer" should anyone want a copy. Just google the "Country Charmer" and you'll find several sites where it's available.

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On 12/29/2020, Sue, a Florida Farm Girl said ...

I'm not a fan of tiny pieces either so I feel your pain. Its a lovely block, though. Stay safe.

On 12/29/2020, Barbara Anne said ...

I think this lovely quilt and its pattern would be worth enlarging so you make 12" blocks. I'm with you about those very small pieces. That said, I like your 8" block and it could be the center of a lovely holiday table runner if you were to decide to make the blocks all at 12".

Hugs!
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