I make 10" blocks for Cruces Creatives' Charitable Quilting project, which brings everyday happiness to our community by providing quilts. Individuals contribute foundation pieced blocks that are collected at Cruces Creatives. Once enough blocks are gathered, the charitable sewing leaders, Eva and Dina, skillfully assemble them into quilts.
Using crazy quilter's flip and sew techniques, I create my blocks with a foundation of flannel, which serves as the quilt's batting. This choice is ideal for our warm climate, allowing the quilt to be useful for more months of the year. I draw fabric from my large stash of scraps and orphan blocks, avoiding patterns and instead adding each piece based on the previous ones, often using a log cabin type layout.
Making these blocks has brought me unexpected life joys. Not only do I experience the joy of helping others through this project, but I also find immense creative joy in crafting these improv blocks. Each block is like a tiny, unique quilt, reflecting my personal insights and creativity.