In the center is a red work bird reading a book. It might be a diary or recipe book. Then again, it might be a story book or some poetry. I will leave it up to the observer because any of those could be right.
The inner star has stars and wood.
I wanted to make a connection between this block and the "Quilter's Book Club" for which I am using some of this same fabric.
Have you figured it out yet?
This blogger has made blocks to go with a diary. She has made a calendar quilt of those darling red work birds.
She often gives a recipe to go with the post. Sometimes, even some poetry.
She is also the leader of the Quilter's book club, where we enjoy and discuss a different book each month and make a block to represent that book.
If you have not guessed yet, go to A Starwood Quilter and get to know Susan Phillips. Although we have never met in person, we have had many exchanges and I look on her as a true friend. When I think back on my childhood schooling, I wonder how having such a teacher as Susan, might have changed my life or at least made those school days a whole lot happier. There are some lucky kids out there and the blogging world is a better place too.
Thanks Susan, you are a star of a star!
What a sweet quilt block and tribute to your blogging friend Susan. Her blog looks wonderful - I am her newest follower. You really are a people-connector Julie!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful star within a beautiful star and a bookworm bird in the middle. What a charming tribute to your friend. There is so much thought in everything you do, Julie.
ReplyDeleteJulie, I am completely overwhelmed with your blog post and with the beautiful, thoughtful block you made for me. Every part of the block represents a part of me and yet it all comes together into a complete whole. Having a blog has opened up a whole new aspect of the quilting world for me because of the quilters I have met throughout the world - but you, my friend, are the cream of the crop! Thank you so very much. Blessings to you, Susan
ReplyDeleteLove the block and thank you for introducing us to Susan. I enjoyed checking out her blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool block! I love the center birdie with the book. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI too hopped over to Susan, lovely blog.Your blocks each have so much thought before they are stitched, lovely stitchery on this one. Cheers from Jean
ReplyDeleteA clever block - for a clever friend - interesting fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful block! Thank you so much for introducing us to all of your friends - ;))
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful block - and a wonderful tribute!
ReplyDeleteI figured this one out. Thanks for leading me to her blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, it is a beautiful work. The bird and the book embroidery are beautiful too. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLovely and cute block.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely :)
ReplyDeleteJulie, I have been so remiss - thought I would pop in to say hello and check things out. Wow, you have been so busy and such beautiful work too!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline.