MYSTERY BLOCK OF THE MONTH 2021
WAITING FOR THE VACCINE
organized by Christine Dunn
NEW BLOCKS RELEASED FOR MAY & JUNE , 2021
These are the next two months for our BOM program.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each block should finish at 12" (12 1/2" unfinished), i.e., the standard size for most BOM programs.
Note: most Block of the month programs refer to one quilting method in a 12” finished block size; we are doing three per month, with choices in most if not all of these methods. And design challenges once in a while too. Some month’s alternate sites are listed. So while the 12” size might be found on The Quilters Cache, the Generations Quilt Pattern site might list it or a variation of it, in other sizes. Sorry miniature enthusiasts; nothing in this program is that small.
Note: We will provide you with the link to the blocks which you can then print. You can make whatever you like-mug rugs, table toppers or runners, sampler quilt or placemats. Taking you to a website for you to print out the pattern has to do with copyright nuances which are changing in the crafting/quilting world. We recommend reading the following:
https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/copyright.html
https://www.quilterscache.com/TermsPage.html
Of course, you are free to find and use your own pattern that fits the theme of the monthly block.
Each block should finish at 12" (12 1/2" unfinished), i.e., the standard size for most BOM programs.
Note: most Block of the month programs refer to one quilting method in a 12” finished block size; we are doing three per month, with choices in most if not all of these methods. And design challenges once in a while too. Some month’s alternate sites are listed. So while the 12” size might be found on The Quilters Cache, the Generations Quilt Pattern site might list it or a variation of it, in other sizes. Sorry miniature enthusiasts; nothing in this program is that small.
Note: We will provide you with the link to the blocks which you can then print. You can make whatever you like-mug rugs, table toppers or runners, sampler quilt or placemats. Taking you to a website for you to print out the pattern has to do with copyright nuances which are changing in the crafting/quilting world. We recommend reading the following:
https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/copyright.html
https://www.quilterscache.com/TermsPage.html
Of course, you are free to find and use your own pattern that fits the theme of the monthly block.
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OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR BLOCKS
1. For publication in the Chatter
You can share your completed blocks with your Circles so that they can include pictures of them in their Circle updates published in the Chatter and/or on their separate Circle webpage. Check with your Circle Chair to learn how she wishes to manage this.
2. Posting on a special BOM DQN Facebook page
1. This group is only for DQN “BOM Waiting for the Vaccine” items. Click here :Waiting for the Vaccine BOM Facebook Page . Note: when you click JOIN to may see information about the CDC site; ignore this and continue to Join the group; you will get confirmation that it is the DQN site.
2. When posting blocks you must include the following:
A, The block’s name
B. Either the block’s website. the source of the pattern used, or the author's name (if an original DQN member's block).
3. For simplicity and ease of viewing you have a 3-month window to post your completed blocks, i.e. January blocks must be posted by end of March, February blocks must be posted by end of April, March blocks by end of May, etc.
4. Please remember, ONLY photos of the BOM will be accepted here. We have a different group, DQN’s Show & Tell, for 12-4-12, other projects, questions, etc.
To join the Facebook group, you will need to "Like" the DQN page, then you can find it under the groups tab.
Contact Nannett Jordan for additional questions about adding pictures to the Facebook page.
OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR BLOCKS
1. For publication in the Chatter
You can share your completed blocks with your Circles so that they can include pictures of them in their Circle updates published in the Chatter and/or on their separate Circle webpage. Check with your Circle Chair to learn how she wishes to manage this.
2. Posting on a special BOM DQN Facebook page
1. This group is only for DQN “BOM Waiting for the Vaccine” items. Click here :Waiting for the Vaccine BOM Facebook Page . Note: when you click JOIN to may see information about the CDC site; ignore this and continue to Join the group; you will get confirmation that it is the DQN site.
2. When posting blocks you must include the following:
A, The block’s name
B. Either the block’s website. the source of the pattern used, or the author's name (if an original DQN member's block).
3. For simplicity and ease of viewing you have a 3-month window to post your completed blocks, i.e. January blocks must be posted by end of March, February blocks must be posted by end of April, March blocks by end of May, etc.
4. Please remember, ONLY photos of the BOM will be accepted here. We have a different group, DQN’s Show & Tell, for 12-4-12, other projects, questions, etc.
To join the Facebook group, you will need to "Like" the DQN page, then you can find it under the groups tab.
Contact Nannett Jordan for additional questions about adding pictures to the Facebook page.
BLOCK TERMINOLOGY
You will see various initials and terms in these months. So let’s do a key unlocker, when you see:
PW: It means that these blocks are patchwork blocks,
PP: These blocks are Paper Pieced, many of you who like paper piecing may be interested in reading Carol Doaks’ Article: “Piecing on Paper or How to Turn Patchwork into a Pieced Pattern”.
APP: These blocks are appliqued, woolies should be able to do some of these choices, if not all of them.
EMB: Refers to Embroidery Machines, Feel free to design your own! We’ll try to sum up the month in a word or two for you. Linda Soeder, was able to find a few websites to add in your design process. They’ll be included each month.
“Float” You will need to add strips (usually background fabric) to make this block into the traditional 12” Finished size used thru out most of the Block of the Month world.
You will see various initials and terms in these months. So let’s do a key unlocker, when you see:
PW: It means that these blocks are patchwork blocks,
PP: These blocks are Paper Pieced, many of you who like paper piecing may be interested in reading Carol Doaks’ Article: “Piecing on Paper or How to Turn Patchwork into a Pieced Pattern”.
APP: These blocks are appliqued, woolies should be able to do some of these choices, if not all of them.
EMB: Refers to Embroidery Machines, Feel free to design your own! We’ll try to sum up the month in a word or two for you. Linda Soeder, was able to find a few websites to add in your design process. They’ll be included each month.
“Float” You will need to add strips (usually background fabric) to make this block into the traditional 12” Finished size used thru out most of the Block of the Month world.
MAY
Themes this month are birds and birdhouses; kites and butterflies. This month’s featured circle is Bluebirds! Their two chosen blocks are Birds(App) and Bird houses (PP). This month’s Design Challenge: Cinco de Mayo!
Some of the fabric featured this month is from The Christmas Goose.
Examples below:
(see sample above)
Applique: NV State Bird: Mountain Bluebird - go to freeappliquepatterns.com/shapes/animals/24 bird patterns: www.freeapplique.com/applique.data/shapes/Three%20birdies/bird3a.jpg
(or sample below)
Paper Pieced: Birdhouses from Quiterscache/birdhouses: www.quilterscache.com/B/BirdhousesBlock.html
Applique: NV State Bird: Mountain Bluebird - go to freeappliquepatterns.com/shapes/animals/24 bird patterns: www.freeapplique.com/applique.data/shapes/Three%20birdies/bird3a.jpg
(or sample below)
Paper Pieced: Birdhouses from Quiterscache/birdhouses: www.quilterscache.com/B/BirdhousesBlock.html
(see sample below)
Pieced: box kite from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/B/BoxKiteBlock.html
Pieced: box kite from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/B/BoxKiteBlock.html
(see sample below)
Pieced: Butterflies from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/E/EasyPiecedButterflyBlock.html
Pieced: Butterflies from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/E/EasyPiecedButterflyBlock.html
EMB:
Cinco de Mayo designs & butterflies, kites, birds and birdhouse designs (most requiring purchase at a small cost) are available at:
AnntheGran
Bunnycup Embroidery
Embroidery Online
Embroidery Designs
Cinco de Mayo designs & butterflies, kites, birds and birdhouse designs (most requiring purchase at a small cost) are available at:
AnntheGran
Bunnycup Embroidery
Embroidery Online
Embroidery Designs
JUNE
June is a month full of special celebrations: graduations, weddings, anniversaries and more. PW=patchwork, PP=paper-pieced, Appl=applique and EMB=embroidery
Featured Circle this month is LOOSE Threads; Judy Kaufman has provided a saguaro pattern for either applique or reverse applique.
Examples below:
June is a month full of special celebrations: graduations, weddings, anniversaries and more. PW=patchwork, PP=paper-pieced, Appl=applique and EMB=embroidery
Featured Circle this month is LOOSE Threads; Judy Kaufman has provided a saguaro pattern for either applique or reverse applique.
Examples below:
(see sample below)
Pieced: Bridal Path from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/B/BridalPathBlock.html
Pieced: Bridal Path from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/B/BridalPathBlock.html
(see sample below)
Pieced: Mini Bow tie from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/M/MiniBowTieBlock.html
Pieced: Mini Bow tie from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/M/MiniBowTieBlock.html
(see sample below)
Paper-Pieced: Golden Wedding Ring from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/G/GoldenWeddingRingBlock.html
Paper-Pieced: Golden Wedding Ring from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/G/GoldenWeddingRingBlock.html
(see sample below):
Paper-Pieced: Endless Chain from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/E/EndlessChainBlock.html
Paper-Pieced: Endless Chain from quilterscache: www.quilterscache.com/E/EndlessChainBlock.html
(see reverse applique samples below)
Applique: original pattern from Judy Kaufman, Loose Threads Circe: Saquaro - click here for pattern.
Instructions for the saquaro block from Judy:
1. Cut a 12.5-inch square of the fabric you want to be the background. Press it well.
2. Choose the fabric you want to be the cactus. Press a piece of Heat ‘n Bond Lite to the wrong side of the fabric large enough for the pattern to easily fit on it. May want to resize pattern or make more than one.
3. Place the pattern on the cactus fabric and pin it in place or trace around it. Cut out the cactus. Remove the paper from the back of the Heat ‘n Bond.
4. Place your cactus in the center of your block. An easy way to find the center is to fold the background fabric in half lengthwise and then fold it in half crosswise. Finger press the fold and that is your center. Then press the cactus on to the background fabric.
5. To finish the block either machine stitch around the edge of the block. You can choose a tight zig-zag stitch, a regular stitch or a decorative stitch like a blanket stitch. If you want the stitches to show, use a different color thread. If you want the stitch to be invisible, choose a thread color that matches the cactus.
Applique: original pattern from Judy Kaufman, Loose Threads Circe: Saquaro - click here for pattern.
Instructions for the saquaro block from Judy:
1. Cut a 12.5-inch square of the fabric you want to be the background. Press it well.
2. Choose the fabric you want to be the cactus. Press a piece of Heat ‘n Bond Lite to the wrong side of the fabric large enough for the pattern to easily fit on it. May want to resize pattern or make more than one.
3. Place the pattern on the cactus fabric and pin it in place or trace around it. Cut out the cactus. Remove the paper from the back of the Heat ‘n Bond.
4. Place your cactus in the center of your block. An easy way to find the center is to fold the background fabric in half lengthwise and then fold it in half crosswise. Finger press the fold and that is your center. Then press the cactus on to the background fabric.
5. To finish the block either machine stitch around the edge of the block. You can choose a tight zig-zag stitch, a regular stitch or a decorative stitch like a blanket stitch. If you want the stitches to show, use a different color thread. If you want the stitch to be invisible, choose a thread color that matches the cactus.
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Embroidery: Anything for graduations, proms weddings, anniversaries
Embriodery Designs has several free designs: www.embroiderydesigns.com/freeembroiderydesigns.aspx
Enter either 'prom', graduation' or 'weddings' in the search box once you see the free designs.