School Girl's Puzzle Quilt Block and the Evolution of Sarah Prine

School Girl's Puzzle Quilt Block Pattern

Do you love to quilt AND love to read?  I invite you to join the free, online Quilters' Book Club.  Each month, we read a book, discuss it through comments on my blog posts, and then make a quilt block to represent that book.

Our book to read and discuss during May 2014 is THESE IS MY WORDS: THE DIARY OF SARAH AGNES PRINE by Nancy E. Turner.  It's historical fiction, but the author based the book on the life of her great-grandmother.

Hopefully, you have had time to complete the book by now.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on one or both of the following questions.

Trace Sarah's evolution from a young, unschooled girl with rough, homespun grammar to a polished and literate writer.  Where in her diary writings do you begin to notice the change?

Sarah is relentless in her quest to educate herself.  Why do you think this is so?  How does it change her relationships with her family and friends?

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post Mexican Star Quilt Block and Settling in Arizona Territory.

Mexican Star Quilt Block and Settling in Arizona Territory

Mexican Star Quilt Block

Do you love to quilt AND love to read?  I invite you to join the free, online Quilters' Book Club.  Each month, we read a book, discuss it through comments on my blog posts, and then make a quilt block to represent that book.  I research several potential blocks to go with the book's themes, setting, main characters, and events.  And I find the patterns free on the internet, making it easy for everyone to access.  Each member can choose the block or blocks they'd like to make.

To join, become a follower of my blog so you won't miss any blog post.  To make it super convenient, you can also sign up for my posts to be delivered right to you via email.  It is never too late to join and begin reading and sewing along with us.

Our book to read and discuss during May 2014 is THESE IS MY WORDS: THE DIARY OF SARAH AGNES PRINE by Nancy E. Turner.  It's historical fiction, but the author based the book on the life of her great-grandmother.  Get the book from your local library or bookstore and join us!  It's also available on Kindle right here. 

In the book, the family settles in Arizona Territory.  If you'd like to make a quilt block to represent this, here are several ideas for you to check out.  Click on each quilt block name to go to the free pattern:

Event:  Settling in Arizona Territory

Blazed Trail Quilt Block

Chimneys and Cornerstones Quilt Block

Hearth and Home Quilt Block shown below

Mexican Star Quilt Block shown above

Practical Orchard Quilt Block shown below

Hearth and Home Quilt Block

Practical Orchard Quilt Block

How many times have you moved in your lifetime?  It could be across town or across the ocean!  Inquiring minds want to know!

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post May Redwork Snowman and May Snow.