It’s the final countdown! Week 31 and only 3 more squares to go! This week we’re working on “Soulmate” by Mervi Järvensivu of Pori, Finland. Pori is known as a vibrant city of culture, you can get there easily by train, bus, car, boat or plane. As a nature lover and owner of a little… Read More Soulmate by Mervi Järvensivu

We’re back in the US of A…in the Land of Enchantment – a.k.a. New Mexico – with Polly Plum.  What a treat to have Polly design a square for our Friends CAL!   Polly lives with her significant other, Mr. Plum, a brand new baby girl, their two dogs, and one fussy cat. Together they… Read More Ferris by Polly Plum

This week we are traveling to Ghent, Belgium with Véronique Blockeel aka, Brietna.  As you know, Belgium is a small country in Europe, between The Netherlands, France and Germany where one half speaks Dutch, the other half speaks French.  Brietna lives in Ghent, a medieval city that is worth a visit. In “real” life she is known as… Read More Diamond Earth by Brietna

We’re in the south of Sweden this week!  Lina Thorsson has designed our square for week 27.  She lives in a lovely town called Halmstad, especially known for it’s wonderful beaches.  Tourists flock to Tylosand Strand, one of the best and most popular resort areas with the most beautiful white sand beach.  It is the… Read More Ocean Sun by Lina Thorsson

I am so excited for this week’s square by Chi Chi Allen. Chi Chi is an old friend who designed one of our first and most popular CALs, Around the Bases. You can find the link to it on her blog Keito Pallette. Chi Chi grew up in a beautiful country side of suburban Tokyo,… Read More Yoga Flower by Chi Chi Allen

You remember the 1970’s, right? Bell bottoms, crocheted granny square vests and polyester leisure suits…gone were the bright flower power colors of the 60s and “in” were the earth tone colors of rusts, browns, tans and greens!  It was far out, man!!! Well, Rosina Plane has designed an afghan that is reminiscent of those times… Read More Retro Squares Afghan CAL