Block of the Month Club #7...Whirlwind

Hi everyone!! Here's block #7 in the block of the month club...Whirlwind quilt block. You can see all the other quilt blocks listed on the top of my blog under the tab "Quilt Blocks" or you can see all the posts for the Block of the Month Club by clicking HERE.

As with all the blocks, they will be 12 1/2 inches unfinished size and all sewn with a 1/4 inch seam.

Whirlwind...

This is a quick an easy block!

Block of the Month Club #6...Kitchen Woodbox

Hi everyone! Here is block number 6 in the block of the month club...Kitchen Woodbox. I'm the worst BOM host. This is block 6 in month 10, but I've sewn some more and will share them this month to catch up.

The steps to making this block are my own. I used a rotary cutter to cut all the pieces...no templates.

The blocks in the Block of the Month Club are all 12 1/2 inches unfinished. I use a 1/4 inch seam allowance on everything. If you want to see all the other blocks and tips and tricks for sewing the blocks...Click HERE.

Here's today's block...Kitchen Woodbox

Block of the Month Club #5...Jacob's Ladder

Hi everyone! Welcome to another block for the Block of the Month Club. I was a little behind, so I'm catching up with a few tutorials in a row this month.

If you're new to my BOM Club, you can join us at anytime. This is a "no pressure" club. I will be sharing a block pattern each month for you to make. When you  feel like you have made enough and want to make a quilt with your blocks, then you can do it whenever you'd like.

All the blocks in the club are 12-1/2 inches (unfinished measurement), so you can make anything from a king size quilt, to a throw blanket, baby quilt, wall hanging, candle mat or table runner.

The blocks I share are older patterns that are not copyrighted, but if you change up the fabrics and you'll be amazed at how different your blocks will look. You can make these blocks with modern fabrics, brights, solids, vintage, baby prints, novelty fabrics, all florals...the list is endless. Just have fun with it!!

Today's block is Jacob's Ladder...

Strip Piecing 4 Patch Quilt Blocks...

Hi everyone. Thought I would share a quick tutorial for strip piecing quilt blocks...four patches in particular. If you are new to quilting, any little tip or trick is helpful.

I'll be sharing another block this week for the Block of the Month Club and four patches are one of the elements.

Here is a simple four patch...

There are 2 ways to sew a four patch, so come on in and see...

Half Square Triangle Tutorial...

The last block pattern I shared for the Block of the Month Club had several half square triangles (HST) in them.  I used the HSTs that were bonus squares from the Flying Geese block.

I thought I would share a quick tutorial on how to make HSTs if you didn't have the bonus squares or if you would just like to know how to make them on your own.

In this Half Square Triangle tutorial, you will use 2 squares of fabric which will give you 2 half square triangle blocks.

Block of the Month Club #4...Shoo Fly

Hi everyone...so sorry for the delay between blocks in the Block of the Month Club. I am catching up and will be sharing a few blocks this week and next.

Remember all blocks in the club are 12 1/2 inches (unfinished) size. You can read the other posts for sewing tips and tricks. You can click HERE for a link to the Block of the Month Club series. This block will be first, but scroll down for the rest.

Block #4 is Shoo Fly...

Block of the Month Club #3...Flying Geese

Hi everyone! Here is the 3rd block for our Block of the Month Club. If you are just joining us, you're not late at all. You can jump in at any time and start with this block or catch up on the last 2 blocks. This quilt block club is an easy one. Each month, I will share a 12.5 inch traditional quilt block pattern. You can stop at any time and make your quilt any size you want.

I will add tips and tricks along the way too. These blocks are for the beginner and the experienced quilter...so fun for all!! You can click HERE for the first post and block in February and click HERE for the March block.

April is the Flying Geese Quilt Block

Block of the Month Club #2...Linoleum

Hi everyone! Today I will be sharing the second installment of our Block of the Month Club...the March edition is Linoleum. I know, it's March 30th. I officially just squeaked it in, but not for all of you who have been waiting so patiently.

In a nutshell, March was a crazy month of doctor appointments on every day off I had from work. A few different health issues with an endoscopy, cat scans, MRIs and still in physical therapy. Nothing serious, just getting old stuff.

I like to sew the blocks during the day for the best daylight for picturing taking and it just never seemed to work out these past few weeks. I had the time to sew at night, but the light was awful.

Any woo...let's see this months block...it's called Linoleum

Block of the Month Update...

Hi everyone! I just wanted to post a little update for our Block of the Month Club. If you are new here, you can click HERE to see the first post and all the details. From viewer requests, I made a little button you can grab, if you'd like. There is also a button on the side that links to the whole Block of the Month series as we get into it more. To add the button, just go to your dashboard, click layout, add gadget, then copy and past the code into the HTLM gadget. Then click save! <center> <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/search/label/Block%20of%20the%20Month%20Club"> <img src="http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z381/sewmanyways/bom125x125_zps9f598c2e.jpg" border="0"/> </a></center>

I also wanted to share some examples of the Bow Tie block we're making for February. I made a few in different styles so you can see what different materials might look like.

Block of the Month Club #1...Bow Tie

Hi everyone! Here is the first quilt block in the "Block of the Month Club"...The Bow Tie Block.

I would LOVE it if you joined the Block of the Month Club, but there's one thing you have to do. DON'T STRESS.

There is no pressure in this Block of the Month Club. If you make the April block in May, the block police will not be handing out citations. LOL !!