The economy quilt block is simple, yet striking. It's layered look adds dimension to your quilt. Also known as the floating squares block, this is one of those classic quilt blocks that has been ...

We’re up to Block 9 of The Star’s monthly quilt project, “Where Poppies Grow … Remembering Almo,” which honors those who served in World War I. The quilt also tells the story of Almo Ebenezer O’Kell.