Welcome to block #8, Homestead.
This is a modified block from my Village Square
quilt a few years ago that was published in
When I named this block, I was
thinking about how the colonists came here
then had to set up a new home.
Having done that my whole life via
military transfers, I can't imagine how
much harder it was for them!!
My process was very involved and sometimes
difficult and yet I didn't have
to clear my own land or build my own
home when I arrived.
My food was already grown and in a
nice grocery store for me to pluck
necessities off a shelf for my family.
The Homestead Act didn't come until 1862.
Before that the colonists had to endure rough
terrain and build roads before they
could even get to a spot to clear for a home.
During the war, soldiers and troops could
just plunder what you had already
grown for your family...No protections.
They were badass!
My trials pale in comparison and I am
so grateful to those who stuck it out and
prospered in the face of adversity.
IF you are new to our quilt along,
the FULL pattern is available as a
PDF digital download HERE.
Etsy offers tips for printing digital patterns.
Please be sure to print ACTUAL SIZE.
All templates have a 1" square for accuracy.
This is a single-copy purchase for a single user!
Copies may not be forwarded or copied to
be shared with others!
The pattern is required for the QAL.
My accompanying posts and videos
will not provide any measurements.
I will be providing technique
tips and history tidbits.
The QAL is taking place in
my FB Group,
Robin's Rocking Needles
with blog posts
adding additional information.
Make sure all your notifications
are turned on so you don't miss anything.
If you aren't a member yet, please
answer all 3 questions an agree to the
rules in order to be accepted. Thank you.
HAPPY QUILTING:)
