ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK, JAN #2

Hello, everyone. A little late today but we were visiting my Uncle Ross down in Reedley and had a few other errands to run this morning. Anyhoo, our block for today is called Jacob’s Ladder and can be found here at :http://www.quilterscache.com/J/JacobsLadderBlock.html.

Our second Paper Piecing project is Log Cabin. It is fairly easy to do, just follow the numbers. Here is the link:http://www.quilterscache.com/L/LogCabinBlock_Page2.html.

Remember, this is just to help us learn new and different techniques. Don’t stress but do try. Enjoy!

2015 ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK
January 1:
Block #1: Split Nine Patch

You can find it here at: http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SplitNinePatchBlock.html.

And if you are brave enough to try Paper Piecing as I am just learning how to also:

Block #1
January 1: Paper Piecing Beginning
Can be found here at: http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQuiltingPages/startquiltingthree.html.

I have made this block and it is super easy! Just follow the numbers and you can’t go wrong!

Try something new and have a little fun doing so!

ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK, DEC #4 AND BONUS BLOCK

These are the final blocks for 2014. Next Sunday, Jan 4, will begin a new round of blocks. There will be a mixture of paper piecing (which I am learning), applique and regular pieced blocks. I hope you enjoy the selection for next year as much as I enjoyed selecting blocks this year.

Remember, you can do all 4 blocks or you can opt out if you feel that the block is too difficult, but do post pictures to share. If you have any hints, tips or ideas on how to make the block easier to make, please do share with everyone as we all appreciate help wherever available.

Here is the final block for December is called Country Checkers.http://www.quilterscache.com/C/CountryCheckersBlock.html. Not so difficult as more time consuming. What a great way to use up small scraps!

Our Bonus Block is called Ribbon Puzzle and can be found here:http://www.quilterscache.com/R/RibbonPuzzleBlock.html.

Enjoy!

ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK, DEC #3

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Since Christmas is almost here, here is a fun block. It’s a Snowman block and can be found here at: http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowmanBlock.html.

Enjoy!

ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK, 2015

Do you love challenges?  Are you one of those who is always first to get everything done?  Would you like to learn new techniques?  This is for you!

This is a Keep Your Own Block that involves no swapping whatsoever and is for those who love a good challenge.  The rules are simple:

There will be 4 blocks posted each month on every Sunday morning.  The pattern and complete instructions will be posted.  The first block will be an easy block, second block a little harder, third block will be advanced and the fourth block will be a challenge block.  If there are 5 Sundays in a month, I will post a Bonus Block.  In order to make this work, I am giving a deadline of 1 week to finish one block and the current month to finish all 4 blocks.   The challenge is to see if we can keep up with the blocks and is FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP!  The blocks will vary from pieced to applique to paper piecing and maybe a few new ideas.

The blocks can be made in your own choice of colors.  You can make a quilt or other project if you wish but these are designed to test our skills and help us in the art of quilting.  If you feel that the block for that week is too challenging or if you want to save the pattern for another time, please feel free to do so.  

If you want to participate please post below this message with your name.  All I ask is that if you do participate that you post a picture of the block when finished.   Remember, this is Keep Your Own Block, no swapping involved and no Quilt Police.   I look forward to seeing your creations! 

ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK, DEC #2

This is a little more challenging but is very striking in bold colors. It is called Cross and Crown and can be found here at: http://www.quilterscache.com/C/CrossandCrownBlock2.html. It is a 10 inch block and watch your corners.

Have fun!

ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK DEC #1

Here is a pretty star that is not as hard as it looks! It is called the Eight Pointed Star #4 and can be found here at:http://www.quilterscache.com/E/EightPointedStar4Block.html.

Enjoy!

BONUS BLOCK, ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK

My apologies for this being late.

This is a challenging block so be careful with how you put it together as it can be puzzling! Today’s block is called Providence and can be found here at: http://www.quilterscache.com/P/Providence2Block.html. Enjoy!

ONCE A WEEK KEEP YOUR OWN BLOCK NOV #3

This is a stunning block and very geometrical. Watch your points on this deceptively simple block! Our block today is called Attic Window and can be found here at: http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AtticWindowBlock.html. Enjoy!