Hi First name / Quilty Friend,
 
Welcome to the latest edition of the Quiltblox eNewsletter! I'm delighted to have you as a member of this creative community!
 
In this edition: A few Perfect Piecing Tips, Choosing Blocks for Temperature Quilts, and some of my favorite quilty treasures.
 
Temperature Quilts - Choosing Blocks
 
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Once I decided to dive into the world of temperature quilts - and had chosen my (gorgeous) fabrics. It was time to decide on a block that would be used to "document" the high and low temperatures for each and every day for an entire year. There are several things to consider …
 
 
A Few perfect Piecing Tips
 
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 … that I learned the hard way
 
I had a great sewing teacher - my grandfather. When I was 10 or 11 - he taught me how to draft patterns and use the old Singer sewing machine that no one else in the house ever used. He expected me to keep at it until I got it right. There was no "quit" there was "get it done". We made drapes, recovered chairs, and made all kinds of useful things. 
 
What he didn't know how to teach me was perfect piecing when it came to quilting. I didn't see this as a problem. it was just something I needed to figure out.
 
 
A Few of My Favorite Things
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Get all the details for Quilt Shows, Shop Hops, and Celebrate Quilting Days on the Quiltblox Event Calendar. Check the Calendar often; there's something fun to attend - nearly every month of 2025! 
 
 
Thank you so much for being part of this Quiltblox Creative Community! 
 
You inspire me to keep creating and I appreciate your support!
 
If you missed Block 1 of the Quiltblox Mystery Quilt - here's the link to the pattern: Block 1
 
I hope you have some fun projects in the works! 
 
Until next time … Happy Stitching!
 
 Deb Messina
 
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