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Block of the Month

I really like the idea of block of the month projects. By the time that I've finished the project, I've pretty much mastered or refined a new technique, didn't have the whole project to finish in a short period of time (talk about your fun buster - I can actually enjoy the learning process), and I love being able to rationalize the cost because I'm only paying a small amount at a time! That's my idea of a bargain! I don't know about you, but rationalizing these days has become a fine art!

With these thoughts in mind, we carefully chose our block of the month projects for this winter. We wanted to have beautiful quilts that were a learning process, but not so daunting that they scared us! You laugh! It happens! Each of the projects were chosen to teach - a form of machine appliqué, some background history of how our fore-mothers began this "hobby" we elected to pursue or advanced piecing. We hope that you'll enjoy whatever journey you chose to take with these projects.

It's sometimes an unnerving thought to start a project if you are unfamiliar with the technique. We want to allay some of that nervousness and are holding "starter" classes for anyone registering for the block of the months. Find a scheduled class and actually come in and make your first month's block. We'll have your kit ready and you'll walk away with the confidence to continue with the process. There is no charge for the class if you are registered for the block of the month.

So take a look at the projects below and see if any of them tickle your fancy.


 

Joys of Winter (74" x 88")  

This quilt really caught our attention with its whimsical snow guys and girls. There are plenty of scenes of winter to entertain you through all 12 blocks. You'll use fusible machine appliqué to make the blocks and along the way, learn the curved piecing for the backgrounds.

  • Cost each month - $16.00 (+ shipping if necessary)
  • Project runs for 12 months, starting at your registration month. You are more than welcome to work ahead if you so choose.

Feel the need for a Starter Class for this project? Registration is required.
Class dates:

We will confirm your registration via email and send a supply list of what you will need to bring to class.


Farmer's Wife Quilt (83" x 103")

Would you want your daughter to marry a farmer? This was how the whole Farmer's Wife quilt started - a contest held in 1922 asking this question. The book was designed around all the actual essays and blocks submitted from farmer's wives. When the book first came out, it was amazing to look through and see the 111 different block designs. Some of them were (on the surface) more intimidating than others, but as we made the quilt, it was a breeze.


What an heirloom you will have when you are finished. You can choose from Authentic Reproduction fabrics or Scrap Basket fabrics. Each month you'll have 10 blocks to make. We know that that seems like a lot, but guys, they're only 6" ! That's the equivalent of 2-1/2 - 12" blocks! Not more than you can handle! The cutting is the big part and if you are nervous, come to a Starter Class and you'll get all the confidence you'll need!!

  • Cost each month - $18.00 (+ 1 time shipping if necessary)
  • Project runs for 12 months, starting at your registration month. You are more than welcome to work ahead if you so choose.

Feel the need for a Starter Class for this project? Registration is required.
Class dates:

We will confirm your registration via email and send a supply list of what you will need to bring to class.

 


Civil War Tribute (100" x 112")

As we approach the 150-year commemoration of the American Civil War in 2011, Marcus Fabrics and Judie Rothermel partnered with Homestead Hearth to create a very special block of the month program. The quilt features Marcus' CIVIL WAR TRIBUTE COLLECTION designed by Judie Rothermel, coupled with Homestead Hearth's original quilt design, based on classic quilt blocks and variations.


The Civil War Tribute quilt highlights a variety of sawtooth and star blocks, the perfect showcase of the collection's 48 prints. Each of the quilt blocks represents a major battle fought during the war. And with each month you will get a history of how the block came into being. If you get into the history of quilt-making, you will really enjoy this project. Judie is well known for her historical accuracy!

Another advantage to this project is that if you are beginning into quilting (you are comfortable with rotary cutting) you will have no problem with this quilt. As you sharpen your skills, you can learn a little bit of history!

  • Cost each month - $25.00 (+ shipping each month if necessary)
  • Project runs for 12 months, starting at your registration month. You are more than welcome to work ahead if you so choose.

Prairie Flower: A Year on the Plains (90" x 90")

Quilts are entwined with America's pioneer heritage. We take great pride in our westering spirit. Quilts, so distinctly American, seem a part of the frontier experience. The Prairie Flower Project combines a view of women's Western migration with a new quilt design based on the wildflowers of the Great Plains.


We first saw this quilt when we did our Friends and Family evening presentation last summer. I have always felt that a quilt this size with this much appliqué was way out of my league. I'm not a hand appliquér! I looked at the quilt closer - it was machine appliquéd! Now you're talking my language! This quilt was such a fun experience. I could prep the pieces while watching TV and the stitching was nothing! And what an heirloom when it's finished! If you ever had a secret desire to own an appliqué quilt, this is the one!!!

  • Cost each month - $18.00 (+ 1 time shipping if necessary)
  • Project runs for 12 months, starting at your registration month. You are more than welcome to work ahead if you so choose.

Feel the need for a Starter Class for this project? Registration is required.
Class dates:

We will confirm your registration via email and send a supply list of what you will need to bring to class.


A Bloomin' Dozen

It's so much fun to have seasonal quilts handing in the house each month, but making large wall quilts takes time. We ran across these cute little wall quilts and thought how do-able they are! Simple fusible appliqué (use the heavy weight stuff and you don't even need to stitch them!) and a few embellishments make these just adorable.

These 12" finished quiltlets hang beautifully on a wire stand that we recently came across, so we're including in in your block of the month. Sometimes we'll be including some du-dads to go with your project, sometimes you will need to dig through your craft drawer! There are 12 seasonal quilts and another one for birthdays for a total of 13 quilts. Instead of doing this for a whole year, we decided to do 2 each month and have it done in 6 months.

 

  • Cost each month - $20.00
    (+ shipping each month if necessary)

  • Project runs for 6 months, starting with your month of registration. You will receive a kit each month with all the fabrics you will need to complete the quilt. Backing is included.


 

 

 


 

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