Empire Quilters Block of the Month

New Block of the Month Program for 2009 – 2010!

Members of the Empire Quilters BOM Squad Photo by Kitty Squire

The Empire Quilters BOM Squad is working overtime to bring you some dynamic new projects in 2009-2010. Each block takes under 20 minutes to complete, and they’re easy as pie. New quilters will learn some valuable piecing methods, and seasoned quilters will enjoy some new ideas too.

Visit: www.empirebom.blogspot.com. That’s where you’ll find all the photos and simple instructions. Post any comments or questions you may have. There will be something for everyone: reproduction style, solids, African style, 1930’s prints, even a quilt featuring clothing labels!

Here’s how it works: Bring your completed block(s) to the meeting and enter your name in the drawing. (If you bring two blocks, you enter your name twice.) The winner receives all the blocks and a stunning new quilt top is almost done! Stop by the BOM table at guild meetings to admire all the blocks before the drawing. (But you can’t win if you don’t “play.”) This is a fun way to make friends and feel more connected with the group.

There are no Quilt Police here — this is a Stress-Free Zone! So join the fun.

Empire BOM Blog: www.empirebom.blogspot.com

Empire Quilters BOM Squad:
Karen Griska, Chair. Email: bom@empirequilters.net
Nick Alves, Helen Beall, Lisa Belle, Shirley Clark, Lisa Kehrle.

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February 2010 Block of the Month: Variable Fan

Posted: Jan 11, 2010 – Once you get the hang of making these fans "by eye," you'll want to use them in many of your quilts. Then you will see why I call it the Variable Fan. These are quick and easy to make, and they really add a nice touch. This method is my own invention (Karen Griska) and I am really excited about sharing it with you. I hope you love it. It takes a little practice, but it's worth it!

For block instructions go to the Empire BOM Blog:
www.empirebom.blogspot.com

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Blocks from previous seasons

Click on a picture to see the complete instructions.

			Jun 2009 Tickle Me Pink
May 2009 4 Hearts & Star	Apr 2009 Bunny	Jan 2009 Loving Heart	Nov 2008 Ornament
Sep 2008 Camelot	Jun 2008 Flag Day Star	May 2008 Simple Flower	May 2008 Complex Flower
Apr 2008 Basket	Jan 2008 Snowflake	Nov 2007 Sign of the West	Sep 2007 Autumn Leaves
June 2007 Patriotic Star	May 2007 Mayflower	Apr 2007 Coffee Cup	Feb 2007 Hot Heart
Nov 2006 Tree A	Nov 2006 Tree B	Oct 2006 Railroad	Sep 2006 Shooting Star
May 2006 Colorwheel Geese	Apr 2006 Pinwheel Star	Mar 2006 Carolina Favorite	Jan 2006 Patchwork heart
Nov 2005 Loop the Loop	Oct 2005	Sep 2005 Starry Path	May 2005 Appliqué Butterfly
May 2005 Appliqué Flower	Apr 2005 Field of Flowers	Mar 2005 Picture Perfect	Jan 2005 Tesselation

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