BLOCK Magazine is here to accompany you as we go forward into another year of quilting and creating! Volume 13 Issue 1 is filled with cozy projects to take you through the winter and fresh ideas that will have you looking forward to the coming spring! We even have some tips for rekindling the joy of quilting that sometimes gets lost in the pursuit of perfection. This year marks America's 250th birthday, and we are taking a look at 250 years of quilting. Each issue will spotlight a figure who sewed her way into history. In this issue, read about the famous flagmaker Betsy Ross. We also will be introducing you to modern-day quilters from sea to shining sea. This month, meet quilters on the East Coast. Are you a quilt collector? You're not alone! Meet some fellow collectors and learn how to display, preserve, and document your quilted treasures. Amy Barickman, author of Love You to Pieces: A Gift of Friendship, shares her pattern for the adorable Sunshine Polly doll. This cloth doll has vintage charm and is perfect for cuddling! We have patterns for matching quilts for a child and a doll, too! Our What If series continues, this time showing how the Sweet Petunia quilt can take on a bold, new look by using vibrant colors and prints from Anna Maria Parry's Jumpstart collection. Against a dramatic black background, this floral beauty is no shrinking violet! As in all issues of BLOCK, this issue contains 10 complete patterns, from small projects to full-size quilts. Plus, BLOCK always is packed with tips and inspiration. Sit back, page through this issue, and make plans for creating something wonderful!
