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Sometimes one thing just leads to another.  You are in the middle of making a quilt.  And throughout that process, your thoughts lead you to develop a new idea. These blocks may seem identical to the blocks I made previously.  At that time, I shared a tutorial for the Kansas Dugout block and for my easy method of sewing Y seams.  My blocks actually have sides that are longer than the traditional Kansas Dugout block. In the tutorial post, I showed how my use of a directional print limited my layout to the following setting. Standard block layout I explained that I preferred the look of the on point setting, shown below, how it is more appealing and reflects the alternate name for this block - The Lattice Block. The Lattice block I ended that post with a picture of the Susannah, noting that I had always admired this quilt block and felt that it would make a gorgeous quilt. Well, that did get me thinking.  And as I completed the Fruity O's quilt, which was reveal...

in·spi·ra·tion  noun \ ˌ in(t)-spə- ˈ rā-shən, -( ˌ )spi-\   : something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone : a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something : a good idea Definition found here . This post is dedicated to inspiration. Back during the first week of April.... I was inspired by the finished Kansas Dugout quilt made by Rita of Red Pepper Quilts . And I jumped on the Kansas Dugout block band wagon. You can read that first post here . As of last Thursday, the quilt top was finished and measured 44" square. Normally, I make baby quilts that are narrow enough to allow for a backing without seams. This one would need to be pieced. I love the challenge of trying new thi...