BLOCK OF THE MONTH
What is Block of the Month? See below for the details from previous years BOM
BOM isn’t a very creative or inspiring name for a program that is full of opportunities to learn new techniques, experiment with colours and build your quilting skills. It is, however, self-explanatory. Each month, members have the opportunity to pick up a pattern for a quilt block to take home and sew on their own. The block will include a picture of the block, suggestions on fabric selection and cutting and piecing instructions.
There are many different ways to run the BOM program. For example, throughout the year there may be a theme common to all the patterns (e.g., all applique, all using half square triangles). Sometimes the blocks have a theme so when the member completes all the blocks during the year there is cohesion for a quilt design (e.g., a common colour scheme, the blocks are all stars). Some years the BOM program is based on a theme and the final product is a row quilt with a theme such as “summer at the cottage” or “my Canada” or “winter holiday”. Another option is that the guild can charge a fee for the fabric or the patterns and rebate the cost if you return the block the next month that can be used for a member draw or for the guild charity program.
The most exciting part of the BOM of the program is to see at the end of the year or at the next quilt show, the quilts that members create. The techniques, colours, layouts and personal touches that each quilter brings to his/her quilt combine for an incredible visual experience.
A note about Copyright
The Mississauga Quilters Guild respects and supports of the work of talented quilt designers. The BOM program acknowledges and credits the source for each BOM and seeks copyright approval. See our Copyright page for a fuller discussion on Copyright.
BOM isn’t a very creative or inspiring name for a program that is full of opportunities to learn new techniques, experiment with colours and build your quilting skills. It is, however, self-explanatory. Each month, members have the opportunity to pick up a pattern for a quilt block to take home and sew on their own. The block will include a picture of the block, suggestions on fabric selection and cutting and piecing instructions.
There are many different ways to run the BOM program. For example, throughout the year there may be a theme common to all the patterns (e.g., all applique, all using half square triangles). Sometimes the blocks have a theme so when the member completes all the blocks during the year there is cohesion for a quilt design (e.g., a common colour scheme, the blocks are all stars). Some years the BOM program is based on a theme and the final product is a row quilt with a theme such as “summer at the cottage” or “my Canada” or “winter holiday”. Another option is that the guild can charge a fee for the fabric or the patterns and rebate the cost if you return the block the next month that can be used for a member draw or for the guild charity program.
The most exciting part of the BOM of the program is to see at the end of the year or at the next quilt show, the quilts that members create. The techniques, colours, layouts and personal touches that each quilter brings to his/her quilt combine for an incredible visual experience.
A note about Copyright
The Mississauga Quilters Guild respects and supports of the work of talented quilt designers. The BOM program acknowledges and credits the source for each BOM and seeks copyright approval. See our Copyright page for a fuller discussion on Copyright.
2023 -2024 BOM
Stars of The City
Another new year brings another new quilt along! This year's project is called Stars of the City, it features a mix of traditional and original star-inspired blocks, plenty of negative space for creative quilting designs, and a variety of fun new challenges!
A few notes about the pattern for anyone who missed them at the September meeting:
The pattern includes a curve-pieced drunkard's path border, but there is a straight line alternative for anyone who isn't comfortable doing curved piecing. If you haven't tried it before, I'd encourage you to give it a shot with some scrap fabric, you may find it to be easier and more enjoyable than expected!
If you'd like to make a Stars of the City quilt to donate to CORE, they would prefer that you make the rectangular throw size, which was drafted with their perferred donation quilt dimensions in mind.
Instructions will be posted every month following the guild meeting in the form of a printer-friendly PDF. Click the download link to access it!
I hope you all enjoy this year's pattern and I look forward to seeing how each of you takes it and makes it your own!
- Valerie Herrmann, Block of the Month Convener
A few notes about the pattern for anyone who missed them at the September meeting:
The pattern includes a curve-pieced drunkard's path border, but there is a straight line alternative for anyone who isn't comfortable doing curved piecing. If you haven't tried it before, I'd encourage you to give it a shot with some scrap fabric, you may find it to be easier and more enjoyable than expected!
If you'd like to make a Stars of the City quilt to donate to CORE, they would prefer that you make the rectangular throw size, which was drafted with their perferred donation quilt dimensions in mind.
Instructions will be posted every month following the guild meeting in the form of a printer-friendly PDF. Click the download link to access it!
I hope you all enjoy this year's pattern and I look forward to seeing how each of you takes it and makes it your own!
- Valerie Herrmann, Block of the Month Convener
BOM May 2024
BOM April 2024
BOM March 2024
BOM February 2024
BOM January 2024
BOM December 2023
BOM November 2023
BOM October 2023
BOM September 2023
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2022 - 2023 BOM
Summer Garden Quilt
For this year’s BOM project, we will be working on the Summer Garden quilt! This quilt was designed for the MQG based on opinions and advice sent in by the membership; thank you all for the helpful advice, stories, and opinions you sent in! I hope this pattern will meet your expectations!
The Summer Garden quilt features 7 unique blocks that we will be making throughout the guild year. Each block will finish at 10” square, with beginner friendly instructions released here following the guild meeting on the first Thursday of each month.
Getting started in September, we will be looking at fabric requirements and colour selection! Download the PDFs below for more details! If you have any questions or concerns, I am happy to help, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Valerie Herrmann, Block of the Month Coordinator
The Summer Garden quilt features 7 unique blocks that we will be making throughout the guild year. Each block will finish at 10” square, with beginner friendly instructions released here following the guild meeting on the first Thursday of each month.
Getting started in September, we will be looking at fabric requirements and colour selection! Download the PDFs below for more details! If you have any questions or concerns, I am happy to help, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Valerie Herrmann, Block of the Month Coordinator
Summer Garden Block of the Month
Pattern Designed by Valerie Anne
Pattern Designed by Valerie Anne
BOM for April 2023
Summer Garden BoM April 2023 - Rail Fence
summergardenbom_april2023_railfence_vafibrearts__1_.pdf
summergardenbom_april2023_railfence_vafibrearts__1_.pdf
BOM for March 2023
Summer Garden BOM March 2023 - Jack's Delight
summergardenbom_march2023_jacksdelight_vafibrearts__1_.pdf
summergardenbom_march2023_jacksdelight_vafibrearts__1_.pdf
BOM for February 2023
Summer Garden BoM February 2023 - Snowball
summergardenbom_february2023_snowball_vafibrearts.pdf
BOM for January 2023
summergardenbom_february2023_snowball_vafibrearts.pdf
BOM for January 2023
Summer Garden BoM January 2023 - dove at the Window Summergardenbom_january2023_doveatthewindow_vafibrearts.pdf
BOM for December 2022
Summer Garden BoM December 2022 -Flying Squares Block
summergardenbom_december2022_flyingsquares_vafibrearts.pdf
summergardenbom_december2022_flyingsquares_vafibrearts.pdf
BOM for November 2022
Summer Garden BOM November 2022 - Wild Goose Chase summergardenbom_november2022_wildgoosechaseblock_vafibrearts.pdf
BOM for October 2022
MQG October BOM Instructions
summergardenbom_october2022_bearpaw.pdf
summergardenbom_october2022_bearpaw.pdf
BOM for September 2022
Click here for full files:
summergardenbom_fabricrequirements_vafibrearts.pdf
summergardenbom_fabricrequirements_vafibrearts.pdf
Summer Garden BOM Colour Selection
summergardenbom_colourselection_vafibrearts.pdf
summergardenbom_colourselection_vafibrearts.pdf
2021-2022 BOM
Mississauga Mystery Quilt
2021/22
Welcome to this years mystery quilt. We hope you try to make this quilt. It is a lot of fun. The quilt finished size is 60.5” x 60.5”.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Fabric #1 – Medium Value .5 meter
Fabric #2 – Dark Value .75 meter
Fabric #3 – Dark Value 1 meter
Fabric #4 – Light to medium Value 1 meter
Fabric #5 – Light value 2.25 meters
Note: Fabric 5 will be the background. If you decide to use scraps make each fabric selection is of a similar colour. Large prints and directional fabrics are not recommended. Be sure to have contrast between your fabrics.
Each month we will give you the a number of blocks to complete as well as the parts to make each block.
Helpful information:
This is not a quilt that I would normally have made. I am so glad that we picked this. Learning to make the hour glass and half hour glass blocks has boosted my confidence. Learning never stops.
Linda and Mary
Mississauga Mystery Quilt
2021/22
Welcome to this years mystery quilt. We hope you try to make this quilt. It is a lot of fun. The quilt finished size is 60.5” x 60.5”.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Fabric #1 – Medium Value .5 meter
Fabric #2 – Dark Value .75 meter
Fabric #3 – Dark Value 1 meter
Fabric #4 – Light to medium Value 1 meter
Fabric #5 – Light value 2.25 meters
Note: Fabric 5 will be the background. If you decide to use scraps make each fabric selection is of a similar colour. Large prints and directional fabrics are not recommended. Be sure to have contrast between your fabrics.
Each month we will give you the a number of blocks to complete as well as the parts to make each block.
Helpful information:
- To keep from confusing fabrics I made a card with the appropriate fabric glued next to the correct Fabric number. I kept the card close when cutting as well when making the blocks.
- These blocks consist of half square triangle, hour glass, half hour glass and flying geese blocks. There are many ways to make these blocks. Use your favourite. I was very intimidated in making the hour glass and half hour glass blocks. I pulled out my “easy angle” ruler and with the help of the YouTube video by Bonnie Hunter (that I did watch over and over) and I became quite proficient. I must say though for the flying geese I am a flip and sew kinda girl.
- I made all the required pieces for each block and laid them out to form the block. Then sewing the block was then easy,
- I have learned to measure, measure, measure. I trim and measure the parts along the way. It makes putting the quilt together easy.
This is not a quilt that I would normally have made. I am so glad that we picked this. Learning to make the hour glass and half hour glass blocks has boosted my confidence. Learning never stops.
Linda and Mary
BOM for May 2022
bom_mystery_may22.pdf
bom_mystery_may22.pdf
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2020-2021 BOM
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Block of the Month 2020/21
WETLANDS 47"x68" We have had a lot of fun putting this quilt together for you. As you can tell by the pictures both of us are in the process of finishing our quilts. Mary has more borders to come and I am just starting to quilt mine. Below in the fabric requirements we have been generous. On the other hand we have been vague with the colours because we were so impressed with your creativity the last time we did BOM. We look forward to seeing your quilts. NOTE: This year each new set of blocks will be on the guild website the day after our guild meeting. Each month you will receive 2 patterns. One will be a fused or applique pattern; one will be a piece block. The fused patterns are silhouettes. They work best with a dark navy or black fabric which will be fused onto rectangular backgrounds. The pieced blocks are relatively simple. All are 12.5" to become 12" squares when finally assembled. Fabrics needed: Borders and binding 1.5 metres Background of fused block 1.2 metres Silhouettes (dark) 0.5 metre Pieced blocks ` 6 to10 fat quarters Favourite fusing material 1.5 metres ___________________________________________
BOM 2020 for May
Applique for May
Dragonflies 
BOM 2020 for April There is no pieced block .... but you are putting a 1.5" border around all the pieced blocks you have already made. Applique for April Loon 
BOM 2020 BLOCK #6 ANVIL Hard to believe you are closing in on finishing this top. You will be putting this block in no time. For this simple 12.5" block you will need two colours...a light and dark. As before using your favourite method make the following: 2 - 6.6" half square triangles 4 - 3.5" half square triangles 2 - 3.5" light squares 2 - 3,5" dark squares Layout pieces like the following and sew together. 
Applique for March
Heron 
BOM 2020 block #5
Sailboat The Sailboat Block required two fabrics...a light and a dark. The block is all about half square triangles. There are many way to make half square triangles. use your favourite and make. 5 - 4.5" half squares triangles 1 - 8.5" half square triangles Lay out as picture and sew together. Now that you have completed this block you are on your way to finishing this quilt. 
Applique for February
Lily Pads 
BOM 2020 Block #4
Patience Corner This is a simple block to put together. You will need two colours of fabric. Each block is 5" square. Sew 4 together. 
Applique for January
Swallow 
Print out on an 8" X 11" paper. Copy the silhouette and put it on a piece of fabric. 7.5” x 14.5"
BOM 2020 Block #3
Carrie Nation This is a simple block to put together. You will need three colours of fabric. Colour 1: Background 8 – 3.5” squares 1 – 2” x 20” strip Colour 2: 4 – 3.5” squares Colour 3: 1 – 2” X 20” strip Using 4 of the 3.5” squares of the background and of colour 2 make two four patches That should measure 6.5” square. Using the 2 different 20” strips sew together and press to dark. Cut into 2” segments to make 8 pieced units. Make four 4 patches. Trim if needed to 3.5” square. Sew 4 patches to remaining 3.5” squares. Looking at picture sew the last 4 block together. 
Applique for December Ducks 
Print out on an 8" X 11" paper. Copy the silhouette and put it on a piece of fabric. 7.5” x 14.5"
bom_ducks[8223].pdf ___________________________________________
BOM 2020 Block #2
Broken Wheel This is a very easy block and my new favourite. For your 12.5” unfinished block you will need the following: Colour 1: Background 16 – 2.5” squares 4 – 2.5” x 4.5” Colour 2: 4 corners + 1 5 – 4.5” squares Colour 3: Sides 4 – 2.5” x 4.5” rectangles With four of the five 4.5” squares flip and sew the 2'5” squares on each corner. Trim excess. With background and colour three sew the 2.5” x 4.5” rectangles together. Layout as picture and sew together.. 
Applique for November
Red Wing Black Bird 
Print out on an 8.5 x 11 paper. Copy the silhouette and put it on a piece of fabric. 7.5” x 14.5
red_wing_black_bird[7735].pdf ___________________________________________
BOM 2020 BLOCK #1 AMISH DIAMOND For this 12" block you need: Color 1: 4 - 3.5" squares for corners 4 - 3.5" squares for flip and sew Color 2: 4 - 3.5" X 6.5" rectangles 1 - 6.5" square Take the 6.5" square and on each corner flip and sew a 3.5" square. Trim excess. Layout block pieces and sew together. The finished block will measure 12.5" unfinished. 
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Print out on an 8.5 x 11 paper. If you read the instructions you copy the silhouette and put it on a piece of fabric. 7.5” x 14.5
2019 - 2020 BOM
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This year's BOM is Love-in- the-Mist by Persimmon Quilts.
Size:76" x 87"
This 12 block series also includes patterns for the border stars and final setting instructions.
We will be doing 2 blocks a month to get through it with optional star border blocks.
Quilt without the star border: 57" x 68"
I am making my Love-in-the-Mist quilt in scrappy blues and creams. This quilt would also look great done in random scrappy colors, or perhaps 30's, batiks, or other 2 color schemes. This is a great stash buster or FQ quilt.
Easy to follow instructions for rotary cutting & strip piecing.
Background fabric: as shown with star borders, I’d be safe and start with 6 metres ( estimate)’ Focus fabrics…as many as you like.
With permission: http://www.persimmonquilts.com/index.html
September
We will do #1 and #2 blocks in September. Click on the links:
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/June2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/July2011.html
This year's BOM is Love-in- the-Mist by Persimmon Quilts.
Size:76" x 87"
This 12 block series also includes patterns for the border stars and final setting instructions.
We will be doing 2 blocks a month to get through it with optional star border blocks.
Quilt without the star border: 57" x 68"
I am making my Love-in-the-Mist quilt in scrappy blues and creams. This quilt would also look great done in random scrappy colors, or perhaps 30's, batiks, or other 2 color schemes. This is a great stash buster or FQ quilt.
Easy to follow instructions for rotary cutting & strip piecing.
Background fabric: as shown with star borders, I’d be safe and start with 6 metres ( estimate)’ Focus fabrics…as many as you like.
With permission: http://www.persimmonquilts.com/index.html
September
We will do #1 and #2 blocks in September. Click on the links:
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/June2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/July2011.html
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October
We will do #3 and #4 blocks in October. Click on the links
:http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/August2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Sept2011.html
We will do #3 and #4 blocks in October. Click on the links
:http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/August2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Sept2011.html
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November
We will do #5 and #6 blocks in November. Click on the links.
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Oct2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Nov2011.html
We will do #5 and #6 blocks in November. Click on the links.
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Oct2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Nov2011.html
December
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January
We will do #9 and #10 blocks in January. Click on the links.
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Jan2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Feb2011.html
We will do #9 and #10 blocks in January. Click on the links.
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Jan2011.html
http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/Feb2011.html
February
We will do #11 and #12 blocks in February. Click on the links http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011BOM/April2011.html http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011BOM/May2011.html |
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March
We are finally at the borders! There are two options for you to choose from. Click on the link.. http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/2011BOM-Setting.html Option 1 - 12 Block small quilt 57" x 68"
BOM Coronavirus update click below
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Option 2 - 12 Block + Star Borders 76"x 87"
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March
Star Block Border #1 http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/June2011.html March Star Block Border #2 http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/BorderSTAR-2.html April Star Block Border #3 http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/BorderSTAR-3.html April Star Block border #4 http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/BorderSTAR-4.html May Star Block Border #5 http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/BorderSTAR-5.html May Star Block Border #6 http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/BorderSTAR-6.html June http://www.persimmonquilts.com/2011-BOM/2011BOM-Setting.html |
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2018 - 2019 BOM
This year we will be doing a row by row quilt pattern designed by Kimberly Einmo and published in AQS Magazine in 2016. It’s very stash friendly. The finished quilt is 76" by 88" and uses yardage for the background and 18-20 fat quarters.
September
The block for September is Row 2 “Fancy Chain” and requires 6 blocks at 10” finished. Click here for the directions for this block, yardage requirements and a look at the finished quilt top.
Need some more inspiration? Check out Kimberly’s show and tell website.
October
Row 7: Twinkling Star make 5 - 12 1/2" blocks
https://www.kimberlyeinmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pleasantville_partII.pdf
November
This month is Row 3 and made up of two blocks – Friendship Star and Turn Dash. The blocks measure 6.5” unfinished and the row has 10 blocks – 5 of each. Click here for the instructions. Although Row 6 is also in this set of instructions, we are only making Row 3 in November.
December
There is no row in December, but as a bonus, if you are interested in a holiday project check out this Christmas Star quilt pattern by Zen Chic pattern designer Brigitte Heitland.
January
Row 4
https://www.kimberlyeinmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pleasantville-4.pdf
February
Row 5 - Maple Leaf make 3 10.5" blocks, Tulip 3 10.5"
https://www.kimberlyeinmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2016-07_pleasantville.pdf
March
Row 4 - Whirlygig make 3 16.5" blocks
https://www.kimberlyeinmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pleasantvilleNov.pdf
2017 - 2018 BOM
Medallion Mystery Sampler
This year's Block of the Month will be a Medallion based quilt.
September
Make a 12 ½” block (unfinished) of your choice or you can choose the size of the block. The block can be pieced, appliqued, traditional or modern, or a combination of techniques. You could even use a panel or large print. This will be the focus point of your quilt and the first building block of the quilt. Pick up the instructions at the September members’ meeting. $2.00 for photo copying.
October
Border 1 – Suitable fabric choices for this frame are small scale prints, solids or blenders. The border or combination of borders, if you do two smaller borders, needs to be a total of 3½”. the block is now 15½“
November
Border 2 – The second border (6” or 9” blocks) If you chose 6” blocks, you will need to make 16 blocks; 9” blocks requires 12 blocks. Your block is now 21½” or 24½”
January
Border 3 – Add another border / borders to the quilt in the same way that frames were sewn around the centre quilt block. I am going to make my borders the same to keep the continuity going in the quilt.
February
We are adding a 4th border of blocks. Mine are 3” (3½" unfinished) and I made 52 pinwheels. You can make yours any size to accommodate your quilt.
March
It’s time for border #5. Add the border in the same way that frames were sewn around the centre quilt block. I am going to make my borders the same to keep the continuity going in the quilt.
April
This month we are going to elongate our quilt from a square to a rectangle. Add any number of combination of one or more borders to the top and bottom of the quilt top. Try and keep them symmetrical. Measurements for mine totaled 10” per border per side. My quilt now measures 52 x 72.5. If you chose to keep your quilt square, just add the same border all the way around. Don’t forget that the borders can be comprised of block or fabric…your quilt, your way!
Michelle Palermo
This year's Block of the Month will be a Medallion based quilt.
September
Make a 12 ½” block (unfinished) of your choice or you can choose the size of the block. The block can be pieced, appliqued, traditional or modern, or a combination of techniques. You could even use a panel or large print. This will be the focus point of your quilt and the first building block of the quilt. Pick up the instructions at the September members’ meeting. $2.00 for photo copying.
October
Border 1 – Suitable fabric choices for this frame are small scale prints, solids or blenders. The border or combination of borders, if you do two smaller borders, needs to be a total of 3½”. the block is now 15½“
November
Border 2 – The second border (6” or 9” blocks) If you chose 6” blocks, you will need to make 16 blocks; 9” blocks requires 12 blocks. Your block is now 21½” or 24½”
January
Border 3 – Add another border / borders to the quilt in the same way that frames were sewn around the centre quilt block. I am going to make my borders the same to keep the continuity going in the quilt.
February
We are adding a 4th border of blocks. Mine are 3” (3½" unfinished) and I made 52 pinwheels. You can make yours any size to accommodate your quilt.
March
It’s time for border #5. Add the border in the same way that frames were sewn around the centre quilt block. I am going to make my borders the same to keep the continuity going in the quilt.
April
This month we are going to elongate our quilt from a square to a rectangle. Add any number of combination of one or more borders to the top and bottom of the quilt top. Try and keep them symmetrical. Measurements for mine totaled 10” per border per side. My quilt now measures 52 x 72.5. If you chose to keep your quilt square, just add the same border all the way around. Don’t forget that the borders can be comprised of block or fabric…your quilt, your way!
Michelle Palermo
2016 - 2017 BOM
This year we are planning a different Block-of-the-Month project - a mystery quilt. I know, I know… you don't like mystery quilts. I never did either. Choosing colours can be challenging when you have no idea how it will turn out.
This project is actually the first mystery quilt I have ever done and I received permission for our guild to use it from the authors who were at a quilting retreat in Northern Michigan. The sewing is straightforward, choosing fabrics is not stressful, the steps are manageable and it finishes as a lovely quilt. Trust us! Fabric requirements will be given out at the September meeting. If you wish to sign up for the directions, there will be a $2.00 charge for photocopying costs.
This project is actually the first mystery quilt I have ever done and I received permission for our guild to use it from the authors who were at a quilting retreat in Northern Michigan. The sewing is straightforward, choosing fabrics is not stressful, the steps are manageable and it finishes as a lovely quilt. Trust us! Fabric requirements will be given out at the September meeting. If you wish to sign up for the directions, there will be a $2.00 charge for photocopying costs.
2015 - 2016 BOM
Linda and Mary were absolutely delighted to seeing your finished quilt tops and quilts from our block of the month project from last year. Sharing our creative work helps inspire others when they see what others are doing. See the results below. Our website manager is awaiting some of our members to notify her so that your name can be matched with the images of your quilt taken at our September meeting.
Quilter: Pat Edwards
Quilt Name: Happy 150th Birthday Canada
Pattern: Block of the Month plus some added creative blocks by Pat
Techniques: machine pieced, hand pieced, hand appliqued, machine appliqued and hand embroidered, machine quilted. Quilted by Irene Brayne in the Maple Syrup Pattern.
An image of the back of this quilt is shown below.
Inspiration: "In 1967 I became a Canadian Citizen which involved swearing allegiance to the Queen in a Notary Pubic's office. What a letdown for my Canadian Centennial project!
Years later I took my girl guide troop to Citizenship Court to serve cookies and juice to the new Canadian Citizens. Judge Barcbaralli presided with a big flag behind him and a Mountie on either side of him. Everyone received a Canada pin (a paper flag these days).
Quilt Name: Happy 150th Birthday Canada
Pattern: Block of the Month plus some added creative blocks by Pat
Techniques: machine pieced, hand pieced, hand appliqued, machine appliqued and hand embroidered, machine quilted. Quilted by Irene Brayne in the Maple Syrup Pattern.
An image of the back of this quilt is shown below.
Inspiration: "In 1967 I became a Canadian Citizen which involved swearing allegiance to the Queen in a Notary Pubic's office. What a letdown for my Canadian Centennial project!
Years later I took my girl guide troop to Citizenship Court to serve cookies and juice to the new Canadian Citizens. Judge Barcbaralli presided with a big flag behind him and a Mountie on either side of him. Everyone received a Canada pin (a paper flag these days).
So, I made the back of this quilt my version of juice and cookie, flag, and Mounties. i have visited every province. I tried Newfoundland for the third time in June but the daytime high temperature was 6 degrees C. The borders are the capitals of the Provinces and the hockey and lacrosse sticks represent Canada's official winter and summer games.
This is my Party for Canada's 150th birthday."
Quilter: Elaine Macdonald
Quilter: Tish Leupen
Quilter: Helen Anne Lemke
Quilter: Luise Cox
Quilter: Jane Crockford
Quilter: Jenny Davies
Quilter: Wendy Stevenson
Quilter: Sandra Dunlop
2014-2015 BOM
As you have probably guessed by now, Mary and I have changed up the Block of the Month program again this year.
We know you all have lots and lots of fabric that needs to be used up. Our goal is to help you do that. Each month we are going to provide you with a hand-out. Each hand-out will provide you with ideas on how to use a specific pre-cut (charm squares, jelly rolls or strips, etc.) or a particular shape of fabric (triangles, hexagons, etc.) The first month we did squares.
We will have the next handout ready at the October meeting as well as a couple of samples of the quilts for you to see.
Month One was a freebie. If you wish to continue with the program, you MUST sign up. The cost is $6.00 for the ENTIRE program. This covers the cost of the photocopying. At the end of the year, you will have a nice collection of fast and easy ideas to use up your stash.
BUT – we expect you to do some work. There will be a prize at the end of the program in June.
We know you all have lots and lots of fabric that needs to be used up. Our goal is to help you do that. Each month we are going to provide you with a hand-out. Each hand-out will provide you with ideas on how to use a specific pre-cut (charm squares, jelly rolls or strips, etc.) or a particular shape of fabric (triangles, hexagons, etc.) The first month we did squares.
We will have the next handout ready at the October meeting as well as a couple of samples of the quilts for you to see.
Month One was a freebie. If you wish to continue with the program, you MUST sign up. The cost is $6.00 for the ENTIRE program. This covers the cost of the photocopying. At the end of the year, you will have a nice collection of fast and easy ideas to use up your stash.
BUT – we expect you to do some work. There will be a prize at the end of the program in June.
2013 - 2014 BOM from Elaine T.
See the fabulous results of our Block of the Month! Click on the link below for the photos taken at the June meeting.
http://crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.ca/2014/06/chunk-of-month-for-real-this-time.html
http://crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.ca/2014/06/chunk-of-month-for-real-this-time.html
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I also have tutorials on my blog –below are the links to the tutorials.
