Empire Quilters Block of the Month
New Block of the Month Program for 2009 – 2010!
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.
September 2009 Block of the Month: Candy Stick
This crisp block is much easier to make than it looks! No measuring, just slash and insert the “sticks.” Try one this summer and bring it to the September 12, 2009 meeting. See the easy “how-to” photos on the blog. — Karen Griska for the Empire Quilters BOM Squad.
Find complete, easy-to-follow instructions (with pictures!) on the blog:
For Instructions go to the 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.
October 2009 Block of the Month: Fashion Labels
Since we meet at the Fashion Institute in New York's Garment District, isn't it logical that we make a labels quilt? It would take forever for any of us to collect enough labels for a whole quilt. But together we can do it. And it will be amazing!
Have you noticed that more and more new clothes don’t have labels? The information is printed right onto the garment. Before long, this quilt may look like a real antique.
Get your seam ripper and reading glasses to help you harvest labels from your family’s clothing. About 7-8 labels will fill one block, but having some extras will give you more options when arranging them. Machine appliqué them on a 6 1/2” square of neutral fabric and you’re done!
Empire Quilters BOM Squad:
Karen Griska, Chair. Email: bom@empirequilters.net
Nick Alves, Helen Beall, Lisa Belle, Shirley Clark, Lisa Kehrle.
For Instructions go to the Empire BOM Blog:
www.empirebom.blogspot.com
November 2009 Block of the Month: Atomic Wedgie
This quilt is made from rows of free-hand wedge shapes. The rows are 6 inches tall, and any length you like. Color recipe: Choose African style fabrics, or fabrics that are compatible with them. Two fat quarters will be plenty to make an Atomic Wedgie block. You might want to fussy-cut some interesting motifs to arrange in any direction.
Empire Quilters BOM Squad:
Karen Griska, Chair. Email: bom@empirequilters.net
Nick Alves, Helen Beall, Lisa Belle, Shirley Clark, Lisa Kehrle.
For Instructions go to the Empire BOM Blog:
www.empirebom.blogspot.com
Blocks from previous months
Click on a picture to see the complete instructions.
 Jun 2009 Tickle Me Pink |
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 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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