Jacob's Ladder Redux

It's been quite a while since I made a Jacob's Ladder block but was able to find where I had stashed 'em in December.  I had to do some figuring about just how to cut the FQs to maximize the fabric but was able to get a block sewn last night.

Quilt-along participants are finishing up their quilt tops and some have even finished quilting!  Check out those who have finished their Jacob's Ladder quilts or are nearing completion:

• Miki at Miki's Fabric Creations
• Debbie at Angel Scraps Quilting
• Patty at A Stitch in Time
• Roos at Quiltwerk in Uitvoering
• Mary at Hill Country Quilter
• Lillian at Lillian's Cupboard
• Cynthia at The Quilting Post
• Michelle at Daisy Hill Quilts

For more photos, you can visit the Jacob's Ladder QAL site on Flickr!

Squishy in the Mail

I've been following Quiltwerk in Uitvoering, the blog of a wonderful quilter who does almost all sewing and quilting by hand!  Yes, that's right... every stitch by hand!  Not only is Roos working on a Dear Jane quilt and a tulip quilt, she is also making spoolblocks... all by hand! 

 Spoolblock quilt top in progress by Roos

Roos is making steady progress with this project because she carries a spoolblock kit (made from an empty mint tin) with her and sews blocks whenever she has a chance...   on the train or on break at work, for example.

 Traveling spoolblock kit by Roos

In addition to her folding scissors, needle, thread, Roos has precut fabric so she can stitch away any time she has a few minutes.  

Not only do I think the spoolblocks are so cool and are going to make a beautiful quilt, I like that the spoolblock kit is always handy and ready for Roos to pull out and sew a block or two. 

Well, guess what came in the mail today?

Mug of coffee did not come in the package...  :)

Not only did Roos send me the pattern for the spoolblocks AND my very own traveling spoolblock kit with fabric and folding scissors... she send me a beautiful tulip mug rug... all hand sewn and quilted!  

I've had a smile on my face all day!   I even cut out some fabric to attempt my first spoolblock.   I think I'm going to need a LOT of practice...