Summer Blossom Blocks and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all.  I've been sewing these Summer Blossom blocks all week and just loving the way they're coming together!

The original version of this flower block is in my book, Scrappy Improv Quilting, as a single-block mini quilt.  The denim blue background in the mini version makes the colors really pop, but since I was making a whole garden of Summer Blossoms with lots of different colors, I opted for a subtle low volume print to allow every color to stand out.

I am going to try to get this top put together this evening, but I might have to come back to them next week, because I need to pack!  Tomorrow morning, I'll be flying out to visit the Quilters of South Carolina for their annual spring meeting.  This group is comprised of guilds all over the state of South Carolina, and I love that they gather together each year.  I'll be teaching two full-day classes, and will be presenting a trunk show during the meeting.  I won't be home until Monday night.  

Okay friends!  Let's get this party started, but first, check out these highlights from last week.  This soft, pretty finish is from Anne-Marie at Stories From the Sewing Room-

Alycia at A Quilty Girl showed off this fresh quilt top-

I love this simple, yet sweet quilt from Quilting Gail-

This little hummingbird mini from Julie's Quilts and Costumes is just awesome!

And just look at this fun round robin quilt from Daryl at Patchouli Mood Studio-

Y'all!!!  I could have easily chosen several more features because the links last week were just THAT GOOD.  But alas, I have to stop somewhere.  If you missed last week's party, scroll back and check it out!  I can't wait to see what you have going on this week.  I'll be ogling from South Carolina!

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