ANNOUNCING
MYSTERY BLOCK OF THE MONTH 2021
WAITING FOR THE VACCINE
organized by Christine Dunn
Our Block of The Month Mystery Journey—Waiting for the Vaccine-- begins now! Since it’s heavily invested in the Internet which changes its offerings frequently it will have to remain a mystery. Hopefully, as I double check things throughout the year; nothing will have to be changed. Representatives from our Circles were a great help in gathering blocks for this program. Thanks to all!! (see the Jan. Feb Chatter for a list of contributors).
The blocks will be announced (two months at a time) in each issue of Chatter starting with the Jan-Feb 2021 issue. They will also be posted here for your reference. The full list of all blocks will remain here so you can start at any time & do as many blocks as you wish!
The blocks will be announced (two months at a time) in each issue of Chatter starting with the Jan-Feb 2021 issue. They will also be posted here for your reference. The full list of all blocks will remain here so you can start at any time & do as many blocks as you wish!
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.
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.
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.
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.
JANUARY - THE SNOWBLOCK
Examples below:
Examples below:
The 9-Patch Together and Snowball Block (pictured above), are each made from 4 6” finished (6 1.2" before seams) blocks to make a 12” finished block (12 1/2" before seams).
PW: Snowball block found at
Snowball https://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowballBlock.html
SnowballNinepatch block found at:
https://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowballNinePatchBlock.html
Rocky Road to California
https://www.quilterscache.com/R/RockyRoadtoCaliforniaBlock.html
Rocky Road to California is also found at www.generations-quilt-pattern-com.
https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/rocky-road-to-california.html
PP: From Silver Threads—Random Orbit found on qulterscache.com
https://www.quilterscache.com/R/RandomOrbitBlock.html
Note: Check size when you print it, test trials showed different printers doing their own thing with the paper templates!
APP: Snowman or Snowflake make multiples or enlarge to fit your project
https://www.freeapplique.com/snowflake-applique.html
EMB: Winter! Here are just 2 of the many websites that offer free machine embroidery designs: there are also many websites that offer free hand embroidery designs.
https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/freeembroiderydesigns.aspx
https://embroideryonline.com/free-embroidery-designs/
FEBRUARY - HEART BLOCK
Examples below:
PW: Bobbie Stember’s Heart: click link below for detailed instructions
PP: you’ll need to make 4 for a 12” block, your choice from Carol Doak
http://www.caroldoak.com/free-quilt-patterns.php
APP: your choice of any heart enlarge to fit your block/project
https://www.freeapplique.com/heart-template.html
EMB: Hearts! (see links under JANUARY)