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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.
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Before you get started:
Have you practiced your Log Test?
Quilt tips!
- how to make Half Square Triangles, Quarter Square
Triangles, and more!
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.
(Please note: You can click on
the Block Name to see the webpage instructions,
or click on Instructions for a
printer friendly .pdf) |
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Due
April 10, 2010
"Click for Instructions:
Almost Amish
Bear Paw-April Block of
the Month! Printable Instructions .PDF
Inspired by Ellen Hall for planning a trip for the Guild
to see the Amish Collection of Quilts in San Francisco,
I thought it would inspire members to want to
participate in this month's Block of the Month. You will
choose an Amish Color Fabric (could be solid or
tone-on-tone) along with Solid Black. Please click on
April Webpage or Instructions for further information.
Thank you for participating. |
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Due
March 13, 2010
"Click for Instructions:
Stairway to Heaven - March Block of
the Month! Printable
Instructions .PDF Hope you enjoy making this block for March. It consists of three
fabrics in colors blue or purple or combination. The value is MOST
important to achieve a "3D" effect.
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Was Due February 13, 2010
February Block of the Month "Click" for Instructions:
Token of Love
Printable Instructions .PDF
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Congratulations to Betsy Brown
for winning 11 blocks!
 "Click" image to enlarge |
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Was Due
January 9, 2010
January
Block of the Month
"Click" for Instructions:
Asian
Lanterns
Printable Instructions. PDF
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Congratulations to JoAnn Andresen
for winning 12 blocks!
 "Click" image to enlarge |
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Was due December 12, 2009
December Block of the Month!
"Click" for Instructions:
Ohio "Holiday"
Star
Printable Instructions. PDF
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Congratulations to
Marj Sweeney
for winning 9 Quilt Blocks!
 "Click" image to enlarge |
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Was due
November 14, 2009
November Block of the Month!
"Click" for Instructions:
Navajo
November
Printable
Instructions. PDF
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Congratulations to
Junior Member - Clara Carstensen
for winning 22 Quilt Blocks!
 "Click" image to enlarge |
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Remember to attend the Quilt Show -
October 3 & 4! |
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WAS Due September 12, 2009
September Block of the Month!
Spectacular SUPER SIMPLE
Trippy-Strippy September
Printable
Instructions. PDF
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Congratulations to
Linda Morrison (she won the triangles!)
and
Lynn Conley won the Quilt Blocks!
"click to enlarge"
Looking forward to see what you do with them!
Thanks to everyone who participated!
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WAS Due August 8, 2009
August
Block of the Month!
"Whatever Floats
Your Boat"
Printable
Instructions. PDF
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Congratulations to
Kitty Jones for
winning the first 12 blocks
and Marj Sweeney for
the 2nd twelve blocks!
 "Click to enlarge to see blocks
made by guild
members!" |
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WAS Due
July 11, 2009
JulyBlock of the Month!
"Red, White, and Blue Friendship Star"
or Printable
Instructions
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Congratulations to Sandra Daggitt
Received 30 Blocks!
"Click" to enlarge to see Sandra's quilt top
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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,
take the "LOG TEST" 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 me. (Brenda)
Thank you so much for your participation. I hope you
will find this to be a fun event for all! If you should
need any help in construction of the blocks, understanding the block patterns,
or anything concerning Block of the Month, please feel free to contact
Brenda.
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