Block of the Month

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Block of the Month

Do you like to try a new quilt blocks without committing to an entire project with that block? Then Block of the Month is for you!

At each month's guild meeting a "block of the month" will be featured. You can see a completed sample block, and instructions for making it are provided. Members can then make something out of this block, using the fabric and colours of your choice, and bring it to the next meeting to share at show-and-tell.

You can use Block of the Month to practice your quilting stitches and binding techniques while making something to use or give away. Choose colours that you like, or use this an opportunity to try combining colours that are out of your comfort zone. Be creative!

The options are many and varied. Examples to consider:

Mug Rugs https://thecuriousquilter.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/make-a-basic-quilted-mug-rug-a-tutorial/amp/
Baby’s Bib http://ourcozynest.blogspot.com/2012/06/quilted-baby-bib-tutorial.html
Placemats or Pot Holders https://www.instructables.com/id/Pot-Holders/
Pin Cushions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyvomCiN9Oo
a small bag, pillow cover, or perhaps a toy

The block photos and instructions are posted here shortly after each meeting. So if you miss a guild meeting, you can still participate.

Aztec Jewel Completed project Due January 2020 Instructions

Premie Quilt

Air Castle Completed project Due November 2019 Instructions

Churn Dash Completed project Due October 2019 Instructions

Win a Prize Basket!

Guild members always enjoy seeing block-of-the month winners present their completed creations at a future show-and tell and we have an incentive for the winners of the blocks!

Block-of-the Month winners who show off their completed creations at the September 2019 guild meeting will be entered into a draw to win a prize basket worth over $100! Winner of the prize will be chosen at the September 2019 meeting. The top must be completed and ideally a completed item.

See the 2017-18 completed quilts

2018 - 2019 Archive

Rays of Sunshine Due June 2019 Instructions

Bloom Due May 2019 Instructions

Scrappy Susannah Due April 2019 Instructions

Festive Flocks Due March 2019 Instructions Page 1 Page 2

Photo of Festive Flocks quilt

Snowflake Due January 2019 Instructions

Please use blue fabric (not black as incorrectly mentioned in the instructions)

Christmas Block Due December 2018 Instructions

Pinwheel Extravaganza Due November 2018 Instructions

Sunrise Clock Due October 2018 Instructions

There is NO paper piecing in this modern block!

Important notes:

The hands of the clock have to be the same family of colours or all the same colour - your choice.
The background is white - all the same or different whites - your choice, use your stash!
The finished block is 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"