We're back! December 2020: "Shirt Show"

 

Here's a cute scrap quilt block: Shirt Show! It's fast and easy.

1.  Cut a 6" square for the background and a 4" square for the shirt. 

2. Fold the 4" square in half, vertically. Cut by eye, as shown below.

3. Center the shirt on the background and sew 1/4" from the edge, as shown:

Sew around the edge of the shirt again, closer to the raw edge.

See the back side below. 

That was fast!

Bring your block(s) to the next meeting...whenever that may be. 

JANUARY 2020 -The Elephant's Trunk

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

JANUARY 2020

"The Elephant's Trunk" is named after the huge flea market in New Milford, CT 

because like the flea market, this quilt is full of surprises! Anything goes.

Cut strips 1.5" x any length. Butt them together to make seven 55" lengths.

Sew two strips together. Press the seam while closed, then press it open.

Continue adding each 55" strip the same way.

This quilt was made using the same pattern by quilters from all over the world so it was named the World Quilt. Click to read about it. I can't wait to see what our quilt looks like.

I know it will be a stunner!

October 2019 - Elizabeth Park

This floral string quilt is named in honor of Elizabeth Park Conservancy, 

over 100 acres in downtown Hartford, a very beautiful place known for its roses.

Choose two fabrics, including at least one floral. 

Cut two strips of each fabric, 2" wide x 40" long.

Use a 12.5" square quilter's ruler as a guide. Choose one fabric for the middle, call it Fabric A.

Cut one strip 19" long from Fabric A (shown above).

Cut two strips 17" long from Fabric B.

Cut two strips 14" long from Fabric A.

Cut two strips 11" long from Fabric B.

Cut two strips 7.5" long from Fabric A.

Cut two strips 5.5" long from Fabric B.

Sew one 17" strip to each side of the center strip. Press. Then, sew a 14" strip to each side.

Continue as shown in the photo above. Press. Trim to 12.5" square.

A variety of high and low contrast blocks will give a sun-dappled look to this beautiful garden quilt.

NOTE: If your 1/4" seam allowances are on the generous side, cut the final two strips 2.5" wide x 5.5" long. That way your block will be big enough for the 12.5" ruler.