Block of the Month | Past Years
This year's blocks came from the book "The Union Quilter" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Please make your block similar to the color photos that are found in each month's directions.
Due on February 11th - campfire - 12-1/2" block
Due on March 11th - Manassas - 12-1/2" block
Due on May 13th - Pennsylvania - 12-1/2" block
Due on June 10th - Union Hall - 12-1/2" block
Due on August 12th - no block due this month!
Due on September 9th - Gettysburg - 12-1/2" block
Due on October 14th - Corner Stone - 12-1/2" block
2013 Block of the Month: Amish-style quilt blocks.
Amish-style quilts typically feature two or three dominant colors. An inner border is added to frame the quilt; a second border (twice as wide as the first) is added.
Due on January 8 - Sheepfold - 12-1/2" block
Due on March 12 - Shoo-fly - 12-1/2" block
Due on April 9 - Tulip Time - 12-1/2" block
Due on May 14 - Friendship Star - 12-1/2" block
Due on June 11 - Jerusalem Cross - 12-1/2" block
Due on August 13 - Old Grey Goose - 12-1/2" block
Due on September 10 - Ohio Star - 12-1/2" block
Due on October 8 - Flying Geese - 12-1/2" block
Due on November 12- Pinwheel - 12-1/2" block
December block finishes the quilt - Variable Star - 12-1/2" block
(Any questions may be directed to Linda Winder - Chair), Connie Harrison, Peggy Mobley or Rowena Reed.)
2012 Block of the Month: designs from Charlotte Simpson.
Tools - makes 12" finished square
Bird Tracks - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Thrifty - 9" finished block
Four Corners - Makes a 9" finished block.
Black & White - Make (4) 6" blocks to create a 12" finished block
Buttercup - 9" finished block
(Any questions may be directed to Charlotte Simpson.)
2011 Block of the Month Designs:
Four Score - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Star Player - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Summer Winds - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Best Friends - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Rocky Road - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Town Square - 12-1/2" unfinished block
2010 Block of the Month Designs:
Bow-tie - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Maple Leaf - 9-1/2" unfinished block
Town Square - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Ask & Answer - 12-1/2" unfinished block
2009 Block of the Month Designs: Underground Railroad
Jacobs Ladder - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Monkey Wrench - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Flower Basket - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Bear's Paw - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Log Cabin - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Sailboat - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Flying Geese - 12-1/2" unfinished block
Wagon Wheel - 12-1/2" unfinished block