This past July, I participated in a quilt-a-long hosted on Instagram by @heritage.threads and @kairleoaks . We made a Holiday Patchwork Forest Quilt. The pattern is by Diary of a Quilter . I used the Cotton + Steel bundle sold by Stitch Supply Co . This was the first time I participated in a quilt-a-long and I really enjoyed it. I typically don't tend to keep up with "a-longs" of any kinds. I start with a lot of gusto and fizzle out after a few weeks or days. But, this pattern by Diary of a Quilter kept my interest. I think its the improv part of it... it makes it so fun and enjoyable to do each block. Also, these prints by Cotton+ Steel were so beautiful to work with. I really, really enjoyed them. So much so that I'd like to make another one in the future. I love how you make the blocks in pairs. Making this quilt went so fast. Before I knew it, I had a quilt top! I had this quil...