This year marks 10 years of BLOCK Magazine, and were thrilled to bring you Issue 5 with some exciting projects, tips, and techniques to get you sewing through the holidays! In this issue, you’ll find beautiful ways to personalize quilts as gifts for your loved ones. We’ll even give you some great ideas of how to wrap your quilts, because a special gift deserves a swoon-worthy presentation!

Looking for a cozy, simple way to finish a project? Tying a quilt by hand adds a sweet homespun look to your projects, and we’ll teach you the best way to do it. Featured designer Sandy Gervais talks about her unlikely path to fabric designa creative career spanning three decades. She also designed a table runner project to capture the magic of winter nights.

Love Dresden quilts? You’ll be amazed at these colorful variations on a classic! Create a zippered bag that’s perfect for carrying pies to Thanksgiving dinner, a pair of quilted pillows that will help you usher in the season, a baby quilt featuring cute airplane blocks, and so much more! Thank you for following along with us for the last 10 years. Cheers to many more issues of BLOCK to come!