Past Block of the Month
This year's blocks came from the book "The Union Quilter" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Please make your block similar to the color photos that are found in each month's directions.
Due on February 11th - campfire - 12-1/2" block
Due on March 11th - Manassas - 12-1/2" block
Due on April 8th - Farm In The Valley - 12-1/2" block
Due on May 13th - Pennsylvania - 12-1/2" block
Due on June 10th - Union Hall - 12-1/2" block
Due on July 8th - Jonathan's Sachel - 12-1/2" block
Due on August 12th - no block due this month!
Due on September 9th - Gettysburg - 12-1/2" block
Due on October 14th - Corner Stone - 12-1/2" block
Due on November 11th - Charley Stokey's Star - 12-1/2" block
2013 Block of the Month: Amish-style quilt blocks.
Amish-style quilts typically feature two or three dominant colors. An inner border is added to frame the quilt; a second border (twice as wide as the first) is added.
Due on January 8 - Sheepfold - 12-1/2" block
Due on February 5 - Hole in the Barn Door - 12-1/2" block
Due on March 12 - Shoo-fly - 12-1/2" block
Due on April 9 - Tulip Time - 12-1/2" block
Due on May 14 - Friendship Star - 12-1/2" block
Due on June 11 - Jerusalem Cross - 12-1/2" block
Due on July 9 - Eight-pointed Star - 12-1/2" block
Due on August 13 - Old Grey Goose - 12-1/2" block
Due on September 10 - Ohio Star - 12-1/2" block
Due on October 8 - Flying Geese - 12-1/2" block
Due on November 12- Pinwheel - 12-1/2" block
December block finishes the quilt - Variable Star - 12-1/2" block
(Any questions may be directed to Linda Winder - Chair), Connie Harrison, Peggy Mobley or Rowena Reed.)
2012 Block of the Month: designs from Charlotte Simpson.
Tools - makes 12" finished square
Gingham Scottie Dog With Collar - makes a 10-1/2" unfinished block
Bird Tracks - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Farmer's Daughter - 10" finished block
Thrifty - 9" finished block
Four Corners - Makes a 9" finished block.
Black & White - Make (4) 6" blocks to create a 12" finished block
Buttercup - 9" finished block
Dublin Steps - 12" finished block
Button My Shoe - 9" finished block
Something Borrowed - 12" finished block
Arkansas Cross Roads - 8" finished block
(Any questions may be directed to Charlotte Simpson.)
2011 Block of the Month Designs:
Four Score - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Nine Patch Discovery - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Turn, Turn, Turn - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Star Player - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Shimmering Sunset - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Summer Winds - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Best Friends - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Rocky Road - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Town Square - 12-1/2" unfinished block
2010 Block of the Month Designs:
Double Four Patch - 8-1/2" unfinished block
Crossroads To Jericho - 9" unfinished block
Bow-tie - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Log Cabin Star - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Maple Leaf - 9-1/2" unfinished block
Old Maid's Puzzle - 11-1/2" unfinished block
Town Square - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Ask & Answer - 12-1/2" unfinished block
August 10-11: Quilt Pattern (makes 12 blocks for a 44 x 58 top w/o boarders) - makes 12-1/2" unfinished blocks