In Good Order

After laying out quilt blocks in a specific pattern, keeping them in the correct position while sewing them into rows can be challenging. To keep blocks organized, especially in diagonal rows, use a fine-tip permanent marker to label flat flower-head pins with the row and block number.

-Judy Thornton

Milan, Michigan

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