Finished blocks can be turned in at the meeting on November 3 or the December sew day on December 7. We are assembling the quilt top at the sew day. If you can not attend the November or December dates, please mail your blocks to B:
B Cain
PO Box 1115
Wexford, PA 15090
B Cain
PO Box 1115
Wexford, PA 15090
General notes:
- Patterns were drafted for traditional piecing. If you are a confident English paper piecer or foundation paper piecer, feel free to use one of those methods. Remember to reverse the pattern for either of these methods!
- Piece blocks in numeric order. Some blocks must be pieced in alpha numeric order and then those pieced sections are joined together.
- If you find yourself short on fabric or in over your head, don't stress! Bring what you have completed to the sew day and we will sort it out!
- Please return any scraps that are 3" square or larger.
- If you believe there is an error with your pattern, please contact B: 412-551-9590
Below you will find instructions for piecing a block with curves and a block with straight piecing.
Blocks with straight seams:
Gather your fabric and pattern.
Carefully cut apart the pattern pieces. Put aside the block label, finished block diagram, and instructions.
Lay out all light pieces on the light fabric and dark pieces on the dark fabric before cutting to ensure you don't run out of fabric! Remember that all pieces need a 1/4" seam allowance added on, so pieces must be spaced at least 1/2" apart. Pattern pieces should be RIGHT SIDE UP on top of fabric, which is also RIGHT SIDE UP.
Use a loop of tape to secure the paper pattern pieces in place on the fabric.
Cut around all pattern pieces, ADDING A 1/4" ON ALL SIDES.
Piece the block together following the numerical order of the pieces (i.e. begin by piecing #1 to #2, next add piece #3, etc.). Some blocks must be pieced in alpha numeric order (i.e. piece the A section in numeric order, piece the B section in numeric order, etc. Then the pieced A and B sections can be joined together).
When piecing, fabrics should be placed right sides together. Remove the pattern pieces as you go so that you remember which is the right side!
When piecing, fabrics should be placed right sides together. Remove the pattern pieces as you go so that you remember which is the right side!
Press seams towards the dark fabric as you go. This is very important and will help us when piecing the whole top together!
Check that your block is 6 1/2" square and looks like the finished diagram.
Stay stitch around the block approximately 1/8" from the raw edges.
Pin the block label to the block.
Blocks with curved seams:
Gather your fabric and pattern.
Carefully cut apart the pattern pieces. Put aside the block label, finished block diagram, and instructions.
Lay out all light pieces on the light fabric and dark pieces on the dark fabric. Remember that all pieces need a 1/4" seam allowance added on, so pieces must be spaced at least 1/2" apart. Pattern pieces should be RIGHT SIDE UP on top of fabric, which is also RIGHT SIDE UP.
Use a loop of tape to secure the paper pattern pieces in place on the fabric.
Cut around all pattern pieces, ADDING A 1/4" ON ALL SIDES.
Piece the block together following the numerical order of the pieces (i.e. begin by piecing #1 to #2, next add piece #3, etc.). Some blocks must be pieced in alpha numeric order (i.e. piece the A section in numeric order, piece the B section in numeric order, etc. Then the pieced A and B sections can be joined together).
When piecing, fabrics should be placed right sides together. Remove the pattern pieces as you go so that you remember which is the right side!
When piecing, fabrics should be placed right sides together. Remove the pattern pieces as you go so that you remember which is the right side!
Press seams towards the dark fabric as you go. This is very important and will help us when piecing the whole top together!
Clip curves as needed.
Check that your block is 6 1/2" square and looks like the finished diagram.
Stay stitch around the block approximately 1/8" from the raw edges.
Pin the block label to the block.
