The Craftsy Block of the Month is back and better than ever in 2013! Sew along with quilting legend Laura Nownes as she teaches you how to make 10 blocks of various sizes, including LeMoyne Star, Tumbling Blocks, Strippy Spools and Offset Log Cabins. You’ll learn techniques such as 45-degree and 60-degree triangles, partial seams, Y-seam construction and curved piecing. In the fall, you’ll learn two fun filler blocks, then assemble the quilt and finish with Laura’s easy mitered binding. Select the specially priced Craftsy fabric kit, featuring Robert Kaufman’s colorful Spot On, Metro Living and Remix fabrics, or choose favorite fabrics from your stash. It’s a great class for experienced quilters, but jump right in if you have basic sewing skills!
Class Sessions
January: Offset Log Cabin
33:37
Meet Laura Nownes, your teacher for the Craftsy 2013 Block of the Month! Start right in by making the offset log cabin, as Laura goes over the basics of fabric preparation, cutting and stitching.
February: Partial Seams, Spring Blooms
17:02
This month, you'll learn about strip sets as a time-saving quilting method that makes blocks look more difficult than they really are. Practice partial seams as you make the spring bloom block!
March: Drafting, Economy Block
35:38
As you stitch the economy block, Laura teaches you the basic steps and formulas for drafting, so you can make a block pattern in any size.
April: Curved Piecing, Fan
31:59
Laura shows you tricks with templates and fusibles that make curved piecing easier. You'll make the fan block.
May: 45-Degree Triangles, Strippy Spools
16:26
Chain piece the strippy spools design as you master 45-degree triangles.
June: Y-Seam Construction, LeMoyne Star
50:31
Have you ever tried a Y-seam construction? Laura breaks it down for you as you create the beautiful LeMoyne star block.
Use strip piecing and different fabric values to create the optical illusion of tumbling blocks. In the process you'll play with 60-degree triangles and diamond shapes.
August: Appliqué Basket
22:59
A pretty basket of flowers will be the last block we create. Learn how to build the basket out of a strip set, then coax bias-cut strips into a curved shape for your basket handle.
September: Appliqué Flowers & Leaves
27:25
Let's finish the cheerful flower basket block with appliquéd flowers and leaves. Laura demonstrates a clever technique for circular flower centers.
October: Half-Square Triangles & Flying Geese
22:11
To finish your sampler quilt, you'll need an assortment of filler blocks. Learn Laura's way of making half-square triangles and flying geese.
November/December: Mitered Binding
30:46
Combine your blocks however you like! Once you've sandwiched and quilted your sampler, add Laura's easy mitered binding.
Your Instructor
Laura Nownes
Laura Nownes has been teaching quilting classes for more than 35 years, and is the co-author of the celebrated quilting bible Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! She also co-developed a pattern line of more than 60 original designs, and has been featured on several quilting shows, including the PBS series The Great American Quilt.
Bonus Material
2013 BOM Intro, Supply List, Quilt Diagrams
October 2013 Block Pattern
September 2013 Block Pattern
August 2013 Block Pattern
July 2013 Block Pattern
June 2013 Block Pattern
May 2013 Block Pattern
April 2013 Block Pattern
March 2013 BlockPattern
February 2013 Block Pattern
January 2013 Block Pattern
Quilt Top Fabric Substitution Key (Jan-Feb Orders)
Quilt Top Fabric Substitution Key (March-June Orders)
Quilt Top Fabric Substitution Key (July-Oct Orders)
Quilt Top Fabric Substitution Key (Nov-Dec Orders)
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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