Block of the Month Challenge

Here’s How Block of the Month Works

This challenge is all about showcasing your creativity, sharing ideas and having fun with fellow quilters.

Here’s how it works:

There is a $5.00 fee to join the challenge. The money collected will be the grand prize at the end of the challenge.

Each month we will select 2 different blocks to make. One will be more traditional and the other will be a bit more challenging. You may make one or both of the blocks.

We will tell you the size to make of each of these blocks. The size of the blocks will differ from month to month.

These are the only 2 rules you must follow:

1. make the selected blocks
2. use the stated sizes

We invite your participation in suggesting blocks you would like to see incorporated in your quilt. We welcome and will consider any and all ideas.

Bring your completed block(s) to guild on the indicated month. We will issue a ticket for each completed block that could win a monthly prize. For example, if you completed both blocks, you will have 2 chances to win the prize.

At the end of the challenge we will draw the winning ticket for the grand prize from all of the previous months’ tickets.

In January 2025 we will have a workshop on how to put the blocks together to create your own unique quilt.

We look forward to working with you with this challenge. Please consider joining us to see what each of us will create.

If you have further questions or ideas you like to share please contact Marilyn Pond or Janet Haynes.

#1 - DUE MARCH 13, 2024

Block 1 9” finished star of your choice

Block 2 6” x 9” finished house either Vertical or Horizontal

Make either or both. Remember, this is your quilt. You can even make more than 1 of each block! You will give a ticket for that meeting's drawing for each block you turn in.

#2 - DUE APRIL 10, 2024

For this month’s block, we want to challenge your creativity with two very versatile blocks.

For Block 1, we chose the log cabin. You can make either a 9 inch or a 12 inch finished block using any variation of a log cabin.

For Block 2, we are asking you to make a string pieced block, either a 6 inch or a 9 inch finished block. Our speaker this month Lori DeJarnatt is sure to provide inspiration in making an unique block.

#3 - DUE MAY 8, 2024

This month’s block is the traditional Churn Dash or Shoofly (your choice), a 9 inch

finished square. You may make one or both using any variation of these blocks.

For the more challenging block we are asking to make a basket block at 6x9 inch

(or 9x6 inch) finished block using whatever technique you choose.

#4 - DUE JUNE 12, 2024

This month’s block is the Snail Trail. You make either a 9 or 12 inch finished square. (your choice). You may use any variation of this block.

For the second block we are asking to make a flower block at 6x12 inch (or 12x6 inch) finished block using whatever technique you choose.

#5 - DUE AUGUST 14, 2024

This month's blocks are a 9 inch finished Card Trick and a 9 inch Orange Peel.

We hope to see a lot of blocks in August! All past months' blocks will be accepted. You may make as many of the blocks you like and skip those you don't. Just remember our two rules: it must be the stated block and in the size specified for you to receive a ticket for the drawing of the month's prize.

#6 - DUE SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

For this month, we chose two fun blocks to challenge your creativity.

Block 1 is the Bento Box with lots of choices. You can make either a 6 or 9 or 12 inch finished block. HINT: for a 6 inch block, cut 1.5" strips; for a 9 inch block, cut 2" strips; and for a 12 inch block, cut 2.5" strips.

Block 2 is a 6 inch finished bird block using any technique you choose.

#7 - DUE OCTOBER 9, 2024

Our blocks for this month are a 9 inch finished maple leaf and a 9 inch finished pumpkin to welcome Fall. You may use any technique you prefer.

We look forward to seeing your Fall blocks! remember all past months' blocks are accepted and you will receive one ticket for the current month drawing for each block you make.