Summer Sampler 2018 // Block #8 // Castillo

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This week's block is designed by Faith Jones of Fresh Lemons Quilts.  I love the inspiration behind Castillo. Faith and her family travelled to Castillo de St. Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida over Spring Break. This is the bird's eye view. So interesting, right? I don't think I've seen a quilt block out there quite like it!

Week #8 has us in Florida, and our road trip takes us to yet another interesting historic site. The Castillo's architecture is unique--it is also the only intact 17th century fort in the United States.

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Definitely read more about it on Faith's blog post and the National Park site. I put together a few different ways that you could color this block. I'm always so inspired by the way participants re-think these blocks!

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There were some especially great ones from last week's #7 block, Half Timber. As you may remember, Summer Sampler 2018 is a quilt-along in which all of the blocks are inspired by travel desintations. Want to go with us on our Summer Sampler road trip? Click here to get the pattern!  We are on block #8 of 18, so it isn't too late to join in!And visit #summersampler2018 to see everyone else’s fantastic blocks!

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