Gentry's Mill Block-of-the-Month - by Lynn Wilder

This is a 10-month program beginning in March 2025.  This beautiful 92" x 92" quilt was designed by Lynn Wilder of Sew'n Wild Oaks and featuring her newest fabric collection from Marcus Fabrics - Gentry's Mill.   

The rich history of the mills of the young colonies in the New World provides the unique inspiration for Lynn Wilder's gorgeous new collection and BOM, GENTRY'S MILL. Mills were an integral part of development in the region. Some of the first roads were built to serve the mill site, which would also form the beginnings of a small town, becoming the hub of the community.  It was said that meal fresh from the slow-turning stones is "as warm as from the underside of a settin' hen." The cornmeal was not scorched by fast­moving machinery.  These picturesque mills helped a young nation prepare for the age of machinery and played an important role in the development of our country.  The palette of slate blues and berry mixed with neutrals is reminiscent of the era, yet fits easily into today's trans­-seasonal decorating trends.  Patchwork quilt designs have been inspired by favorite millstone designs. Lynn explains that she "designed the larger blocks in the quilt to resemble the gears in a mill, while some of the smaller blocks look like an old millstone quilt block pattern. "  Join Lynn in recreating her tribute to the early days of a flourishing nation. Lynn will also offer tutorials on her blog throughout the program to help assure success at various skill levels.