I have been thinking of doing something similar to this to tame my overflowing scraps.  The results were pretty fun in this video, and there are lots of options to play with.  Check it out!
​--Ann

Needing this may not come up often, but this is a great tip to get perfect results if you want to do a 1/4 inch border on a quilt.  Give it a try!
PS- This technique also works to piece in a skinny strip in your patchwork too!

Each month, our members can join in a program we call Block Lotto.  A free pattern for a quilt block is provided, and they can make a block to mail in. We do a drawing in one of our Zoom meetings, and the winner gets all of the quilt blocks submitted.
Below is a slide show of the January Blocks submitted by our members:

I have admired the Friendship Quilt block for a long time.  Recently I stumbled across the history of this quilt block, and it is worth sharing.  This block was popular back in stage-coach and wagon days.  Families were making the long trip west, hoping for a better life. 

It was custom for women to make friendship star blocks for their departing quilter friend. Each friend might embroider their name on the center block, and all the blocks could be stitched together for a memory quilt.  What a wonderful custom and gift. 

Hope you enjoy the story, and consider making a Friendship Star quilt yourself.  Keep in mind they look great in a wall hanging and tablerunner too.  It is also another great use for scraps (hint-hint)

--Ann