March Hand + Soul Block: Entwined
About the Block
Welcome to March and our theme of Entwined. This month's block celebrates a truth both ancient and urgently modern: we are all connected.
At first glance, we appear separate—individual bodies, individual lives, individual choices. But look closer, and the threads of connection reveal themselves. The air you breathe circulates through forests on the other side of the planet. The food you eat connects you to farmers, soil, pollinators, and weather patterns half a world away. The fabric in your hands links you to cotton growers, textile designers, and the quiet community of makers who have stitched before you.
Philosophers call this interconnectedness. Ecologists call it the web of life. Certain Indigenous traditions name it "Mitákuye Oyás'iŋ"—a Lakota phrase meaning "all are related". Whatever words we use, the message is the same: we are not isolated islands but threads in a vast, living tapestry.
This understanding changes everything. When we truly feel our connection to others and to nature, compassion becomes natural, not forced. The stranger is no longer strange. The distant forest becomes our own lungs. The choice to act with kindness ripples outward in ways we cannot see.
As you piece your "Entwined" block, let it remind you that every thread matters, and none of us is holding on alone.
Details & Techniques
The Entwined block is constructed entirely with straightforward piecing, but its impact comes from thoughtful color placement to achieve this woven effect.
Each quadrant is pieced individually and the exact same way, and then joined together with narrow strips. While the construction itself is beginner-friendly, precision and organization are key to maintaining the effect!
The most important technique in this block is careful strip piecing for the narrow center sections. These slim vertical and horizontal elements act as the “over-under” connectors between quadrants. Accurate cutting and consistent seam allowances will help them sit cleanly between the larger blocks without distortion.
Block Tips & Tricks
Label Your Pieces. Because the block rotates the same elements to create the entwined look, it’s easy to accidentally mix up your fabric colors. Utilizing the included labels before unit assembly can save time and unpicking later!
Be Precise with Narrow Units. The smaller pieces are 1 ½” wide, which means that an inconsistent seam allowance can noticeably affect your final alignment. These narrow strips can quickly become distorted if your seams aren’t precise. Especially since this is a quick block to construct, it is worthwhile to slow down and work on that precise, ¼” seam allowance.
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