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Quilt Block Of The Month: January

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Group:Nuts for Sewing and Crafting
Swap Coordinator:TC (contact)
Swap categories: Quilting 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:January 4, 2010
Date items must be sent by:January 29, 2010
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

For this swap we will have two partners and we will make each partner a 12 x 12 inch quilt block with the pattern for this month. Make sure you leave a quarter inch seam all the way around, so the square actually ends up being 12.5 x 12.5 inches.

This month's pattern is the Amish Star Pattern.

Here is the link.

This pattern is exact for the size and dimensions, so no changing is necessary.

January color is deep red (garnet). Because this is a 2-color block, you need only a deep red print (no solids, please) and a white or cream background print.

QBOTM GUIDELINES

  • If you join the QBOTM, you don't have to stay in it for each round. It's not a requirement that you join each month.

  • Make sure the fabrics are all 100% cotton fabrics and blocks are 12.5 by 12.5 inches when finished.

  • If you flake on any of these swaps you will be banned from future QBOTM swaps and I will report you to the group founder. We don't want swappers like that in this group.

Any questions, be sure to pm me and I'll be happy to answer them.

Discussion

bren 12/29/2009 #

Does the red color have to be from only one red fabric or can we use a few, as long as it was a deep red print?

Maggles45 12/29/2009 #

TC - I would suggest prewashing the fabric in case of shrinkage and possible color bleeding.

TC 12/30/2009 #

Bren, you can make the block as scrappy as you'd like, as long as it has just two colors - deep red print & light print.

Maggles, that's a good point! I don't usually pre-wash (I like the shrinkage to occur after quilting), but in this case it's probably warranted, as reds do tend to bleed.

pumpkinniki 12/30/2009 #

I hope my health gets more stable in time to join this one!

monaw2008 01/ 1/2010 #

This looks like a good challenge for me - to learn a lot! I would to join (I know I`ve been quiet last year:)

Craftlover10101 01/ 1/2010 #

Yippie, I'm back. This is my first swap for the new year. Happy New Year all! And Welcome to all of the newbies! Pumpkinniki I hope your health gets better real soon dear! Thoughts and Prayers for you.

Craftlover10101 01/ 1/2010 #

After looking at the pattern I think I'll have to make a trip to the quilt shop for those paper pieces you sew over lol I've always wanted to buy now I have a reason lol.

TC 01/ 1/2010 #

Craftlover, you don't need to paper piece the block! There are instruction for rotary cut pieces.

Craftlover10101 01/ 2/2010 #

I know but I'm picky about putting my things together. I'm really afraid to mess it up. I'm a perfectionist. However I don't expect perfection in return just what the swap calls for lol. It's just me, it's one of those lil hang ups I have. Besides it means I get a trip to the best quilt shop around and they aren't too expensive. :-) Like going into the candy store. lol

pumpkinniki 01/ 4/2010 #

I am like Craftlover on the perfectionist part, except I don't use the sew paper stuff. I map it out mathematically and add seams then make reusable templates out of recycled cardstock from cereal boxes and such. Wow, I sound like such a dork! LOL Mine is already made and waiting. :)

pumpkinniki 01/ 4/2010 #

PS: Thanks for the kind wishes and prayer. :)

pumpkinniki 01/ 4/2010 #

I just noticed the partner number...guess back to work for me! ;)

Craftlover10101 01/14/2010 #

My favorite quilt shop closed. I went over yesterday and they're gone boohoo. Well I'll have to see if they moved locations cause it was a big place and I hardly ever saw anyone in there.

Craftlover10101 01/29/2010 #

I am heading to the post office now. Thank you for the learning experience TC and for all of your wonderful help. You definately get a star for this. If I could give more I would.

TC 02/ 1/2010 #

I'm so pleased that everyone sent on time. You're a great group of swappers!!

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