Perfect HST Sampler Block 3: Belden Star
Well, it's March—that means it's springtime, right?? Not around here just yet, since it's all of 8 degrees today. And it's been a rough couple of weeks at my house. We had to say goodbye to my 16-year-old dog on Thursday—she was a beloved member of our family, and while it was definitely time for her to go, she is so missed by all of us. It has been very quiet at my house today without her. But I'm looking forward to turning the corner now, and this block, with its lovely bright spring colors, is helping me do just that.
March's block for the Perfect HST Sampler is called Belden Star—and it's another Chicago memory for me this month. My first apartment with my husband (almost 20 years ago now!) was on Belden Ave. in Chicago's Lincoln Park, near the DePaul University campus. It was a lively, fun neighborhood, and we lived on the fourth and top floor of a beautiful old walk-up. We got lots of exercise carrying our groceries up there, but we appreciated not having any neighbors stomping around above us! And it was just a short walk to grab dinner at Demon Dogs under the Fullerton El stop.
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• 12 unique block patterns (most blocks measure 12-1/2” x 12-1/2”)
• Complete finishing instructions to make a 52" x 62" quilt
• Three free bonus patterns for extra HSTs
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