New quilt blocks are added to the bottom of this post so scroll to find the most recent block designs and updates on blocks required.
Our first design is the Scrappy Log Cabin Block. We are asking for members to make monochromatic blocks trimmed to 12.5 inches unfinished.
PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE RECEIVED ENOUGH SCRAPPY LOG CABIN BLOCKS. AS WELL, WE DO NOT NEED ANY MORE DEEP BREATH BLOCKS. (AS OF MAY 1, 2019)
Our second design is the Modern Boy Quilt. Follow the measurements given on the Simple Stripes Quilt Tutorial. The blocks will be trimmed to 10.5 inches unfinished so just leave your blocks untrimmed.
Measures 60 x 80 (8 blocks down x 6 blocks across @ 10.5 " square = 48 blocks total)
Two quilts will be made in this design:
- Colors to be used for the first quilt are: brown, turquoise or aqua, cream or beige. Please note: No more blocks needed as of May 27, 2019
- Colors to be used in the second quilt are: green, yellow and blue (all brights) TOP IS COMPLETE (AS OF MAY 25, 2019)
Our third design is a Heart Quilt.
Please note: No blocks needed as of May 27, 2019.
We will need blue hearts and white hearts for a total of 35 - 12.5 inch squares to make a quilt 60 x 84 inches.
Please note: White is either solid, or tone on tone, NOT low volume for this quilt.
Cutting instructions:
2 - 2 inch x 5 inch blue
5 - 2 inch x 9.5 inch blues
4 - 2 inch squares white background
2 - 5 inch squares white background
2 - 9.5 inch x 2.5 inch white background
2 - 12.5 inch x 2.5 inch white background
**For white heart, blue background, alternate cutting instructions.
Once your centre is pieced, it should measure 9.5 inches square. Add the two strips to the side edges, then sew the top and bottom strips. Trim to 12.5 inches.
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Giselle would like to announce the next two Hospice quilt blocks!
String quilt block (click on the name to go to the video tutorial)
She has chosen pinks and greens for the string block with a common white strip across the diagonal centre of each block. The strips can be any width and the white can be a solid or tone on tone.
All the instructions are on the Missouri Star tutorial (click on the link above) but here are some photos of our process to help you along:
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| Unfinished - 12.5 inches |
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| Unfinished - 12.5 inches |
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| Use a short machine stitch (I used 1.5 on my Pfaff)to add the strips. The short, tight stitch makes removing the paper super easy and quick. As each strip is added in a sew and flip manner, press for crispness. |
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| Trim to 12.5 inches |
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| Remove paper. |
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| Giselle used this paper from the Dollar Store for her blocks. To make a full 12.5 inch block, just zigzag stitch two pages together and cut to size. I used newsprint sheets that I have for batik wax removal. Total blocks required: 35 UPDATE: JULY 22 - We have enough to complete the top! Thanks everyone! October 29th update: We have received enough blocks to make two tops! Thank you! January 27th, 2020 update: Giselle is piecing the second top
Tiny house quilt block (click on the name to go to the video tutorial)
The second block is the Tiny house block, again using a Missouri Star video tutorial. These blocks will be made in solids using a bright palette. The unfinished block is small, 4.5" x 6", so accuracy is important! If you need a refresher on sewing a scant 1/4 " seam and accuracy in general, watch Krista Hennebury's webinar on the Modern Quilt Guild site.
All paid members of the Moncton MQG are members of the Modern Quilt Guild so log in at the Modern Quilt Guild.
The fabric and measurements required for each block:
2 house sides - 2" x 3"
1 house above door - 1.5" x 4.5"
1 door - 1.5" x 3"
1 roof - 2.5" x 4.5"
2 sky - 2.5" square (please use blue)
Make your house blocks vibrant with strong contrasting colors, again all in solid fabrics and with blue sky pieces.
 4.5" x 6" unfinished block. That scant 1/4 inch seam will be super important. A great block to practice accuracy!  These blocks will make one fun, bright quilt for Hospice! Total blocks required: 182 October 29th update: We have one top completed and being quilted and a second top being pieced. Thank you! ================================================ Woven Scrap Quilt   Giselle suggests that you use strips 6-7 inches long and 1 or 1.5 inches wide, sew them in lengths then cut them down to 11 or 11.5 inches and then when your block is complete, trim it down to 10.5 inches unfinished. She would also like us to use solids and prints.  Calculated size = 60 x80 inches 24 blocks @ 10.5 inches unfinished Instructions: Sew strips of fabric in varying sizes and colors in straight lines, jelly roll style. The blocks will be sashed with 3 inch (unfinished) solid color, preferably a neutral tone. UPDATE October 6, 2019 - We have 9 blocks and need 15 more October 29th update: We have 18 blocks and need 6 more! January 27th update: Darline Ashford is completing the last 5 blocks required. Thanks, Darline! FEBRUARY 2020 UPDATE..All so be blocks are complete - Thanks, Darline! =================================================== Newest design will be our Juvenile Quilt, the Rainbow Quilt  There are 8 colorways in this quilt: pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, turquoise, purple Each pieced strip measures 7 inches wide x 60 inches long Two pieced strips of each color (7 inches wide x 60 inches long) is required Giselle is asking members to contribute sections of the required strips. The sections will then be pieced into the length of strip required (60 inches). Required strips: 16 strips 7 inches x 60 inches @ 2 strips per colorway December 19th update: PINK Completed both rows RED Need 87.5 inches ORANGE Need 60 inches YELLOW Need 58 inches GREEN Need 57 inches BLUE Need 80 inches PURPLE Need 88.25 inches _________________________________________________________________ |
PINK - Both rows completed!
RED - need 77”
ORANGE - need 50”
YELLOW - need 35”
GREEN - need 48”
BLUE - need 68”
PURPLE - need 75”
February 20, 2020 UPDATE
ALL strips are now made. Thanks to Deb Crosby for finishing these
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FRENCH BRAID #1 and #2
Giselle introduced two new blocks for the next two quilt tops:
FRENCH BRAID #1
QUILT TOP SIZE: 60 x 80
BLOCK SIZE: 6.5” unfinished
TOTAL BLOCKS REQUIRED: 140 blocks - 100 grey and 40 yellow
FABRICS: Please use tone on tone or solid yellows and greys, with no other colors in the prints. Giselle really wants these fabrics to read yellow and grey.
CUTTING MEASUREMENTS: 8” long x 1.5” wide strips (It will take 13-14 strips to get a 6.5” unfinished block.)
Use a 2” square as your starter piece.
Giselle has provided a youtube tutorial BUT reminds us to use her measurements, not the ones in the video.
FRENCH BRAID TUTORIAL VIDEO
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FRENCH BRAID #2
QUILT TOP SIZE: 60 x 80
BLOCK SIZE: 10.5 unfinished
TOTAL BLOCKS REQUIRED: 63 blocks
FABRICS: Sports themed which can include fabrics with team logos. Aiming for a more masculine top overall.
CUTTING MEASUREMENTS: 12” long x 2.5” wide strips (It will take 11-12 strips to get a 10.5” unfinished block.)
Use a 4” block as your starter piece.
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