2019 Block Info

Block Links for 2019

Below are links to each participant's block designs as well as directions for trimming, sashing, color, size and any additional information provided. Please note, if a template is needed for a block you can find that below.

Abby

• Make 1 Scrappy Star Block --- Follow directions as written.

• Make the background fabric a solid gray. The gray can be any shade, but please use the same fabric as the base of each of the 4 squares that make up the block. Make the strips any bright and colorful fabric print.

• Please leave untrimmed.

Audrey 1

• Make 1 Tall Tales Block --- Follow directions as written

• Email Audrey per her document for a copy of the template. You can also email Megan for the link.

Audrey 2

• Make 1 Scrappy Log Cabin -- Follow directions as written

Char

• Make 1 All Stars Block --- Watch YouTube video for 10" block.

• Use white low volume background, corners in cool colors turquoise, blues, purples, magenta or bold pinks.

• Please leave untrimmed.

Jennifer

• Make 2 Economy Quilt Block -- Watch YouTube video, follow below changes.

• Use a Cotton+Steel fabric for the outer block (I can provide at the next meeting if you don't have any). The inner fabrics can be any fun combination!!

• Please follow these size instructions (different than video):

1. Fussy cut one center square @ 3.5"

2. Cut 2 squares @ 3.5" for inner block, cut each on the diagonal

3. Assemble according to video, then trim inner block to 4.75"

4. Cut 2 squares @ 4.5" for outer block, cut each on the diagonal

5. Assemble according to video, then trim finished block to 6.5"

Kari

• Make 1 Easter Lily Block -- Watch YouTube video.

• Color palette: CLICK HERE

• A: bright color print, B: any contrasting bright solid, C: black solid, D: natural or cream or light gray low volume print.

• Likes: fabrics by Cotton + Steel or Ruby Star Society, Art Gallery, Carolyn Friedlander, Anna Maria Horner, Tula Pink, Leah Duncan, Rae Ritchie, Suzuko Koseki, but am open to any modern fabric!

• Please leave untrimmed.

• Written Instructions:

  • Cutting Directions: One (1) 6 1/2" square from Fabric A Eight (8) 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" strips from Fabric B Sixteen (16) 2 1/2" squares from Fabric C Four (4) 4 1/2" squares from Fabric D

  • Block Instructions: To make your trapezoid looking flying geese, use a straightedge and a fabric marking pen to draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of all your 2 ½” squares from Fabric C. Since this print is directional make sure your prints are facing in the same direction before drawing half of your diagonal lines to the let and the other half to the right. Place each square pretty sides together onto each end of a 2 ½” x 6 ½” strip. Making sure your diagonals are facing towards the center of your strip. Pin your pieces together and take all your pieces to your sewing machine. Chain piece your units together. Trim your seam allowances to 1/4” and press your pieces open. Sew four sets of two trapezoid flying geese together.

  • All your units are complete and it's time to sew up your block! Sew a trapezoid flying geese unit to each side of your 6 ½” square from Fabric A. Now sew a 4 ½” square from Fabric D to each side of your remaining trapezoid flying geese units. Press your seams in alternating directions and sew your rows together.

  • Your Easter Lily Block is complete. :)

Margie

• Make 1 Spinning Spool Block -- Follow directions as written.

• Please use the 12” block pattern.

• Use a white based fabric for your light value and a black to dark gray fabric for your dark value. Maker's choice on the center focus fabric. Either solids or prints are fine for any of the fabrics.

• Please leave untrimmed.

Megan

• Make 4 Polaroid Blocks --- Follow image cutting directions.

• Please leave untrimmed and no sashing.

• Would like white on the edges but maker's choice for the picture in the center window.

Melissa

• Make 2 Scrappy String HST --- Follow directions as written

• Please leave untrimmed and paper attached if you want.

• Would like Kona [or similar] solid white and strips of orange, pink, light to medium green, or light to medium aqua. Please use only one color per block.

• Use bright, saturated, modern fabrics please. No batiks, no muddy fabrics.

Sally

• Make 2 Fast & Easy Pinwheels --- Watch YouTube video.

• Use 5.5" squares, 2 off-white solid and 2 bright colored modern prints.

• Please leave untrimmed

Swap Calendar

Here is the calendar of assignments for each month. Clicking on the name of each person will take you to the online tutorial for the blocks.

Calendar for 2019

NOTE: Check the page above for size, color, design instructions on each block. Not all blocks are made per the tutorial, some have additional or special instructions. If you have issues connecting with the links, some are Google Docs or stored on Google Drive, please let Audrey know as soon as possible.