Block 71 – First Stitch

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Designer: Kerry Green 

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Blocks by Designers (L to R, Top to Bottom):   Kerry Green ,  Lynette Anderson,    Melanie Barrett,   Katja Marek, and  Joan Ford

Pre-order your copy here.  Amazon US, Book Depository, Fat Quarter Shop, international shipping

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In her VeryKerryBerry way — “As an alternative to preplanning a whole quilt, think one block at a time and treat each one as a mini canvas where you can try out colours and prints- let your quilt evolve.

Jane and I knew we had to have Kerry on our project! she creates the most delightful Paper pieced patterns from her home on the South West coast of the UK. Kerry sews not only full quilts, quilt blocks, and projects like her Liberty of London tote (tutorial here), but also most of her clothing!

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At her website she is always showcasing amazing fabric combinations I want to try right away .. plus I have fabric envy whenever I go and she is sharing beautiful Liberty of London goodies.

If you want to add some Liberty of London to your collection, check here

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Not only is Kerry a paper piecing expert, but she co-authored this beautiful book of 500 quilt blocks with her friend Lynne Goldsworthy. What I love about this book is that they made each block and the photos are styled so beautifully!

You can Buy Kerry’s Book (there is also a Digital vesion)

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Now CLICK ON OVER to Visit Kerry to learn more about the inspiration of her block, (LOVE the name) and she has a Tutorial on Sewing the block + several other variations to share!

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