MYSTERY BLOCK OF THE MONTH 2021
WAITING FOR THE VACCINE
organized by Christine Dunn
NEW BLOCKS RELEASED FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER , 2021
These are the next two months for our BOM program. If you are new to the program, please scroll down for details.
SEPTEMBER
New Beginnings as Cooler weather, school and organizations start getting back to a more normal routine
Our Featured Circle is Finishing Stitchers
Featured Fabric is from: Sew Little Time
Reminder PW is for patchwork, PP is for paper piecing, APP is for applique, EMB is for embroidery
Examples below:
New Beginnings as Cooler weather, school and organizations start getting back to a more normal routine
Our Featured Circle is Finishing Stitchers
Featured Fabric is from: Sew Little Time
Reminder PW is for patchwork, PP is for paper piecing, APP is for applique, EMB is for embroidery
Examples below:
(see sample above by Patsy Musaraca)
PW: From Finishing Stitchers, Spool Block from Quilt in a Day Sew Many Notions
https://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/freepattern/232940. PDF instructions available at this link:
www.quiltinaday.com/eleanorandcompany/events/Spoolblock.pdf
or from Quilters Cache; Spool Block https://www.quilterscache.com/S/SpoolBlock.html
PW: From Finishing Stitchers, Spool Block from Quilt in a Day Sew Many Notions
https://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/freepattern/232940. PDF instructions available at this link:
www.quiltinaday.com/eleanorandcompany/events/Spoolblock.pdf
or from Quilters Cache; Spool Block https://www.quilterscache.com/S/SpoolBlock.html
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(see samples above)
PP: From WWW.Quilters Cache.com-Geese All Around (left image above)
https://www.quilterscache.com/G/GeeseAllAroundBlock.html
Or from WWW.QuiltersCache.com Hunters star (right image above)
https://www.quilterscache.com/H/HuntersStarBlock.html
PP: From WWW.Quilters Cache.com-Geese All Around (left image above)
https://www.quilterscache.com/G/GeeseAllAroundBlock.html
Or from WWW.QuiltersCache.com Hunters star (right image above)
https://www.quilterscache.com/H/HuntersStarBlock.html
(see sample above)
App: WWW.Free applique.com: Shapes then Leaf Patterns
https://www.freeapplique.com/leaf-patterns.html
Or use: WWW.Quilters Cache.com. Oak Leaves
https://www.quilterscache.com/O/OakLeavesBlock.html
App: WWW.Free applique.com: Shapes then Leaf Patterns
https://www.freeapplique.com/leaf-patterns.html
Or use: WWW.Quilters Cache.com. Oak Leaves
https://www.quilterscache.com/O/OakLeavesBlock.html
EMB:
EMB: Ann the Gran, Have fun choosing: https://www.annthegran.com/freeembroiderydesigns
Bunny Cup Embroidery, have fun choosing: https://www.bunnycup.com/free-embroidery-downloads
EMB: Ann the Gran, Have fun choosing: https://www.annthegran.com/freeembroiderydesigns
Bunny Cup Embroidery, have fun choosing: https://www.bunnycup.com/free-embroidery-downloads
OCTOBER
August is a favorite for Vegans to vacation; enjoy picking a block that reminds you of yours.
Our Featured Circle is Boulder City Cut-ups; they meet at Boulder City Library.
Our featured fabric is from The Downtown Sewing Machine Center, located on Water Street in Henderson. That’s just across the street from the new Lifeguard Arena.
Just a reminder PW refers to simple patchwork, PP is paper piecing, App is applique and EMB is embroidery. Have fun with whatever you make!
Examples below:
August is a favorite for Vegans to vacation; enjoy picking a block that reminds you of yours.
Our Featured Circle is Boulder City Cut-ups; they meet at Boulder City Library.
Our featured fabric is from The Downtown Sewing Machine Center, located on Water Street in Henderson. That’s just across the street from the new Lifeguard Arena.
Just a reminder PW refers to simple patchwork, PP is paper piecing, App is applique and EMB is embroidery. Have fun with whatever you make!
Examples below:
(see sample above)
Pieced: from Boduler City Cut-Ups—the NanoWriMo Library block
https://www.craftsy.com/post/make-a-library-books-quilt-block/
Pieced: from Boduler City Cut-Ups—the NanoWriMo Library block
https://www.craftsy.com/post/make-a-library-books-quilt-block/
(see sample above)
PP: Friendship Circle from https://www.quilterscachee.com/F/FriendshipCircleBlock.html
PP: Friendship Circle from https://www.quilterscachee.com/F/FriendshipCircleBlock.html
(see sample above):
Paper-Pieced: Wild Zinnia fromhttps://www.quilterscache.com/W/WildZinniasBlock.html
Paper-Pieced: Wild Zinnia fromhttps://www.quilterscache.com/W/WildZinniasBlock.html
(see applique sample above)
Applique: Favorite Memory of a pet or critter while on vacation: Search in WWW.Freeapplique.com under Shapes, then animals: then general animals, Happy choosing!
https://www.freeapplique.com/animal-patterns.html
Applique: Favorite Memory of a pet or critter while on vacation: Search in WWW.Freeapplique.com under Shapes, then animals: then general animals, Happy choosing!
https://www.freeapplique.com/animal-patterns.html
Embroidery: Ann the Gran: You’ll find a pink square for free embroidery designs Enjoy! https://www.annthegran.com/#
or Embroidery Designs.com
https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/freeembroiderydesigns.aspx or use your own!
(see sample above)
Challenge Block: Waiting for a Covid Baby
Tooth Fairy pillow/block can be found at:
Free baby pattern Sail Away Tooth Fairy Pillow-at Fat Quarter Shop: www.fatquartershop.com/sail-away-tooth-fairy-pillow
There is also a bonus U-Tube tutorial: Make Something Fun. The first one is how to make the block; the second is how to make the pillow.
Have Fun!
Challenge Block: Waiting for a Covid Baby
Tooth Fairy pillow/block can be found at:
Free baby pattern Sail Away Tooth Fairy Pillow-at Fat Quarter Shop: www.fatquartershop.com/sail-away-tooth-fairy-pillow
There is also a bonus U-Tube tutorial: Make Something Fun. The first one is how to make the block; the second is how to make the pillow.
Have Fun!
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.