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- The Eagle’s Nest quilt block gives you a bird’s-eye view!
- Month Seven of River Heritage is the Eagle’s Nest quilt block.
- Firstly, here is an overview of the Eagle’s Nest quilt block.
- Here is a digital view of the block.
- One step at a time.
- Check values for the Eagle’s Nest quilt block fabrics.
- Learn more about VALUE here: The Tricky Traits of Value.
- River Heritage Month 7 Eagle’s Nest (printer-friendly version)
- From the eagle’s view.
- The mighty Mississippi must be there somewhere for this Eagle’s Nest quilt block photo!
- River Heritage Month Eight
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The Eagle’s Nest quilt block gives you a bird’s-eye view!
The Eagle’s Nest quilt block took us to high places! We traveled to a look-out called Inspiration Point. See photos from our adventure below.
Month Seven of River Heritage is the Eagle’s Nest quilt block.
Firstly, here is an overview of the Eagle’s Nest quilt block.
This block has a few more pieces and variety than the last two months’ blocks. This block has a nine-patch in the center which is set on-point and is surrounded by flying geese sections. However, like the “inspirational” pictures accompanying this post, this block will have a high perch in the River Heritage quilt setting!
Here is a digital view of the block.
The Eagle’s Nest quilt block for Month Seven of the River Heritage Mystery Quilt has more pieces in it than our previous blocks. However, they are not difficult to make.
One step at a time.
If you work with one section at a time, you’ll master what might appear to be the most difficult block in the quilt. My guess is you’ll get it right the first time around!
Check values for the Eagle’s Nest quilt block fabrics.
Follow the instructions for value (light, medium, and dark) and use your own color scheme to make your block. Remember to check your values by taking a black and white picture of your fabric choices.
Learn more about VALUE here: The Tricky Traits of Value.
River Heritage Month 7 Eagle’s Nest (printer-friendly version)
From the eagle’s view.
We ventured to Inspiration Point, in the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest. We found a breathtaking panoramic view of the Mississippi River valley. Inspiration Point is located about 30 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
First, the hike to the viewing rocks is short and pleasant from the upper lot. (The lower lot looks like a pretty tough climb.) However, if we hadn’t seen other people on the outer rocks, I’m not sure we would have ventured onto them ourselves! Fortunately, the path isn’t as treacherous as it looked from the trail.
The mighty Mississippi must be there somewhere for this Eagle’s Nest quilt block photo!
Somewhere in the distance, one of those glimmers of water is the mighty Mississippi River, I am SURE of it! Since we made the trip and the climb to get these pictures for the Eagle’s Nest quilt block, despite a bit of fear on my part (snakes and heights), we are going to go with that assumption!
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Love your block of the Month. You out did yourself this month!!!😎
Thanks, Cookie! Many of the blocks are classics. Eagle’s Nest is one of my favorites, too! I have a hard time seeing the connection in some of them and that’s why I’ve supplemented with my own “Lighted Bridge”, “Paddle Wheel” and an upcoming secret one!