![](http://sewcomfyquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Resize-IMG_0515-scaled.jpg)
I know everyone is so over 2020, but at the beginning of the pandemic everyone was hopeful and helpful to others. I know the quilting community stepped up by making masks and supporting health care workers. There were so many ways to help and a quilt-a-long was perfect for me!
GE, hosted the Hope Quarantine Quilt Along 2 Event which raised over $38,000 for organizations fighting Covid 19. It was a simple block that could be laid our in many different ways. The pattern is still available here if you are interested in making your own.
![](http://sewcomfyquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Resize-IMG_0514-1024x782.jpg)
The block uses 10 inch squares and an accent fabric. I had a layer cake lying around waiting for the perfect project. It features cheery birds and flowers, I just knew I had to use it.
![](http://sewcomfyquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Resize-IMG_0513-1024x768.jpg)
I’m not going to lie, I definitely messed up during my cutting, but I rolled with it anyway. It gave the quilt a lattice look which I’m quite pleased with. Sometimes the design happens by accident!
![](http://sewcomfyquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Resize-IMG_0516-768x1024.jpg)
I used a combination of straight line quilting through the navy, blue accent fabric and free motion quilting on the blocks. In the center, I did an easy continuous flower design with serpentine lines around it. It was quick and easy, just how I like it! 😉
![](http://sewcomfyquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_0509-scaled.jpg)
For the back of the quilt, I used some floral, flannel I had in my stash. During that time, I wasn’t leaving my house unless it was absolutely necessary, so it gave me a reason to search my stash. I just loved the way the quilt turned out!
![](http://sewcomfyquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_0511-scaled.jpg)
I used the same navy, blue accent fabric for the binding, which did a great job to frame the quilt. If you are interested in purchasing this quilt, it is available in my shop or Etsy store.
I know this year has been hard on a lot of people and it changed the perspective for almost everyone. I hope you all had time to reflect on the good in your life and what really matters. This year I lost my job, graduated with an electrical engineering degree, moved to a different state, and ended a long term relationship. But I also reconnected with long lost friends and built stronger friendships with others. I think this quilt sums up my year, “hope” is really what got me through and of course, quilting!
Here’s to 2020 and the hope next year will be better!