The first king-size quilt I made was a sampler called “Sea
to Shining Sea.” It has seven rows and seven columns of 12” blocks, one for almost
every state in the union. It’s been in use nearly the whole time since I
finished it in 2007. A well-cared for quilt can last generations, but a quilt
on a bed where people sleep and recuperate from illness, and where pets and
grandchildren play doesn’t fare so well. I’ve thought for a while I may need to
retire it. I found a likely candidate for replacement among the block-of-the-month
kits at Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman, Texas. It’s a sampler, but also a
medallion quilt designed by Pam Buda of Heartspun Quilts called “Forevermore.” I
didn’t realize until the first package arrived that most of the blocks would be
an eye-straining 3” finished. It’ll be more of a challenge than I’d bargained
for, but I’m looking forward to the journey.
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