Dream Vacations, Phase I

Quilt Etc. announced a year ago that their 2017-2018 BOM class would be about dream vacations. This past year I’ve enjoyed hearing about fascinating cultures and beautiful scenery all over the world. I’ve had a great time piecing the two dozen different 6” blocks, even though several were quite challenging. I do sometimes wish an effort had been made at some connection between the blocks and destinations. For instance, there are traditional quilt block patterns with names like London Roads, New York Beauty, Old Italian, Swiss Cross, Road to Paris and Canada Maple Leaf. None of these were used, though we mentally visited London, New York, Italy, Switzerland, Paris and Canada. My only other regret is I chose to work in Civil War colors instead of the brighter greens and batiks offered. Now my finished quilt will say, “Chickamauga” or “Antietam.” I’ve actually visited both. Very educational, but not exactly my dream vacation spots.