Last week I went to Tennessee for my second “quiltaway.” We all bring fabric and sew quilts to be given to families who have experienced personal distress, trauma, illness, or loss. About 22 women pieced 8 quilt tops in about 48 hours.I made about 10 blocks. But the best part was spending time with friends.This block is made with a buddy — you each pick 4 fabrics, then after you make your half-square triangles, you swap with your buddy, and you arrange your triangles in different ways. …

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