How to Piece a Tree of Life Block - Friendship Sampler Quilt #3

[@bordandogerundio3061]

Excelente ❤😊

[@lauraashlock6500]

Thank you, Leah! I thought that Tree of Life was an airplane, lol! I’m having a blast with this quilt along!

[@LeahDay]

LOL! Wonderful Laura!

[@ElizabethChronis]

Me too!

[@ElizabethChronis]

Even knowing it’s a tree, I have a hard time not seeing an airplane!

[@brendawallgren8354]

This is one of my all time favorite quilt blocks. No matter what the color scheme, it always comes out stunning. So beautiful! Love your colors, Leah! I hope you've been well and enjoy your coming week!

[@LeahDay]

Wonderful Brenda! I had a cold last week, but finally turned the corner and feel great!

[@denisepineda1788]

GREAT BLOCK WITH GOOD TIPS AND TRICKS

[@LeahDay]

Thank you Denise!

[@marijogrimes9236]

Leah, thank you so much! Your tip about using thread chargers and putting the chained pieces "in jail" to start each piece --- well, it has improved my accuracy many-fold!! Today I sewed a strip of half-square triangles using this method, and I could hardly believe how straight and even it was when I finished. Wow!! Great tip!!

[@LeahDay]

That's great! I'm so happy to hear this!

[@denisek5208]

Such a cheerful block & a great practice for HST. I'm looking forward to piecing this block soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeahDay]

Thank you Denise! Yes, it's a great way to practice HSTs!

[@kathyrussell1877]

I am sew loving these quilt along blocks❣

[@LeahDay]

I'm so happy to hear it Kathy!

[@darvanaleedesignsstudio]

Gorgeous Block Leah....l absolutely love it ❤

[@LeahDay]

Thank you Nicole!

[@darvanaleedesignsstudio]

@@LeahDay :) :) I love dark background quilts and this will be perfect using up fabric out of my scrap basket...:) :) just perfect

[@huisuk]

Very beautiful. Wow

[@LeahDay]

Thank you!

[@zinnia20207]

Thanks for the clip tip!

[@LeahDay]

You're welcome! It's so easy to get things flipped around and I REALLY hate ripping out black thread on black fabric.

[@Timmythechin]

Can't see it from the back of a galloping horse! LOVE IT!! I have to steal that from you. And I know I will be using that expression a lot :) Thank you so much for all your tips and tricks. I know I am a 'couple' months behind (just got your packet of batiks which are lovely) and I need to get my act together and cut up my stash, but I am really looking forward to doing these blocks. This quilt a long has really gotten me excited about destashing and ending up with something beautiful (not to mention building my quilting skills). (rachelaoriginal)

[@LeahDay]

Exactly! You can't see that tiny little mistake from curled up under the quilt either. Stash cutting is surprisingly time consuming, but I know you can do it!

[@lonedrumer]

OMG that is a lot of prep work and umm, well work! I just got my Janome hd 3000 and never sewed before. Wish me luck.

[@LeahDay]

YES, it definitely is! But it's a beautiful block when you get it done!

[@lindaschad298]

Love it!

[@LeahDay]

Thank you Linda!

[@tracystrobel1065]

When preparing your fabric whats your favorite product? There are so many new choices. I used to use a fabric sizing when pressing clothes. Will that do?

[@LeahDay]

I use Niagara brand spray starch because it comes in a spray bottle. I think whatever you have on hand and smells good and works good for you is perfectly fine!

[@tracystrobel1065]

Leah Day OMG i got a spray bottle of this starch!, where has it been all my quilting days? Been snowed in and have made a quilt top and this stuff is amazing. Thanks for the tip

[@platinum646]

Bew de ful work

[@patriciamoller3060]

Love your work , you explain so well , Thankyou from Australia

[@LeahDay]

Aw! Thank you!