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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Blocks from previous months

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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