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Welcome to BLOCK OF THE MONTH!
BLOCK OF THE MONTH!
-Make just one quilt block
with a chance to win blocks for an entire quilt!
Why not give it a try?
How does it work? Using fabric from your own stash, a new quilt block pattern will be featured each month for you to make. Bring your completed block (s) to the General Meeting and for each block made, your name will be entered into a drawing. One or more names will be drawn based on participation. Sandee is our new chairman - please contact her if you have any questions.
Please follow instructions, in fairness to all, if blocks are incorrect in size, have an obvious error, or are incomplete, they will be returned to the maker and will not be eligible for the drawing. |
Rules For Block of the Month
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Using fabrics from your own stash, create a quilt block based on the guild pattern and instructions provided. There is no limit regarding the number of blocks entered however, fabrics should vary to maintain a scrappy feel.
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For each block completed, write your full name on a small piece of paper, and attach to the completed block with a pin.
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Bring your completed blocks to the General Meeting. Blocks will be displayed for members to see. For each Block completed, enter your name in the drawing. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but want to participate in Block of the Month, please arrange to have completed blocks at the General Meeting either by contacting the Chairmen in advance or asking a quilting friend to help.
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At a specified time at the General Meeting, based on participation, one or more names will be drawn to win quilt blocks. Example: If we receive 30 blocks, we will have two winners. The first winner will pick 15 blocks, the second winner will receive the remaining. There will be no limit to the number of times you can win.
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In fairness to all, if blocks are incorrect in size, have an obvious error, or are incomplete, they will be returned to the maker and will not be eligible for the drawing.
Additional information you should know:
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Please use 100% cotton fabric. Wash and preshrink fabric and test for colorfastness before constructing your block.
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Measure fabric and cut accurate to insure proper block construction.
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It is very important to accurately construct your block using 1/4 inch seam allowances. Before starting your block, to insure proper seam allowance.
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Use a Seam Roller to "roll" seams. If using an iron, use an up and down motion as not to distort fabric.
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There should be no need to "square up" if pieces are cut correctly, have been sewn with proper seam allowances, and pressed properly without distortion. (Your very best work is expected.)
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Finished size
of the block is the actual size of the block when sewn into a quilt top. Unfinished size
is the block with seam allowances. So, if you are making a 6" block finished in a quilt, the unfinished size should measure 6-1/2" because of the 1/4" seam allowance. I hope this makes sense!
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If you need help in block construction, fabrics, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Sandee.
Thank you so much for your participation. I hope you will find this to be a fun event for all!
Make a block and bring it to the next meeting. A drawing will be held and winner will receive blocks to make a quilt! February 2012 Block of the Month - Due February 11th! (To print only the pattern, right click on the pattern and click print.)  To print only the pattern, "RIGHT CLICK" ON THE PATTERN, and choose to print. January 2012 Block of the Month  December Block of the Month  November Block of the Month  Please use 100% cotton of good quality. Any Questions, please contact Sandra.
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