Round 1 Wrap-UpFinished Quilt Assembly

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Suggested Finishing InstructionsModern Sampler

Block of the Month Club Round 1 Wrap-Up

sample by Becky Glasby

Block of the Month Club Round 1 Wrap-Up

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“Modern Sampler” Finished Quilt

Many people in the group have found innovate and creative ways to finish their quilts. This pattern is for anyone still looking for suggestions on how to arrange their 12 blocks into a finished quilt top. Education Director Becky Glasby designed this fun layout to create a modern sampler.

With over 10,000 members, this group has shown amazing inspiration this year! All of us would like to give a big thank you to each of our guest designers: Mr. Domestic, Annabel Wrigley, Stephanie Soebbing, Becky Glasby, Justin Stafford, Faith Jones, Robin Gausebeck, Betty Ford-Smith, and Go-Go Kim.

The National Quilt Museum staff has worked hard to bring this program to all of you. The Block of the Month team included: Chloe Quint-Raye, Emily Hendrix, Victoria Caldwell, Becky Glasby, Heather Adair, Laura Hendrickson, Rachael Baar, and Frank Bennett.

We can’t wait to see what happens in Round 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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PreparationThis layout finishes at 58" x 68"

Materials: 12 blocks at 10.5"x10.5"

Background fabric: 3 yards

Backing: 62" x 72"

Batting: 62" x 72"

Binding: approx. ½ yard of fabric, cut 7 strips at 2.5"xWOF

From Background fabric

1. First cut 5 strips – 4.5" x 58.5" from yardage Hint: Pay attention to the pattern direction if relevant.

2. Cut the 12 – 2.5" x 10.5" spacer strips.

3. Cut remaining pieces.

1 – 12.5" x 12.5"

2 – 10.5" x 12.5"

5 – 8.5" x 12.5"

4 – 6.5" x 12.5"

4 – 4.5" x 12.5"

Layout Guide:

Use the diagram on Page 5 for reference as you arrange your quilt top.

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Assembly1. Choose where you want your 12

blocks arranged (blue boxes on page 5). If you print the diagram, you can label the boxes with your desired layout as a reference.

Hint: Take a photo of your layout to keep pieces in order while sewing.

2. Attach one 12.5"x2.5" spacer strip to the top or bottom of each of your pattern blocks, as shown in the diagram (photo 1).

3. Following the diagram, stitch all blocks and background pieces in a row together (photo 2).

4. Pin and stitch rows together, following diagram, until quilt top is completed.

5. Baste layers of batting and backing using your preferred method.

6. Quilting time!

7. Use a finishing method of your choice, such as binding, to complete your quilt.

8. See Page 7 on how to register for a custom label after your quilt is finished, or print your own.

9. Don’t forget to add your own label. Include at least your name, location, and finish date.

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Limited-Edition LabelMembers of the Block of the Month Club can request a custom printed limited-edition label (pictured left) once they have a finished quilt from the Round 1 (April 2018-March 2019) patterns. Labels will be offered to the first 1,000 members who register their qualifying finished quilt.

Labels measure 4.5"x6" finished size. Museum staff will begin sending labels in April. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your label to arrive.

Completed quilts must include at least one block (or a recognizable variation) of EACH of the TWELVE patterns in Round 1, some type of hand or machine quilting, and a finishing (i.e. binding).

Print-At-Home LabelAll members of the Block of the Month Club may print their own label using their preferred method, such as ink jet iron-on transfer sheets. A craft store should have several options to choose from. Be sure to follow the directions for the product you use.

Printer-friendly labels are included on page 8 (and on page 9 if your product requires artwork to be mirrored for transfer). The layouts include two labels per page for your convenience in maximizing the use of a transfer sheet. Trim along dashed line, and use the corner marks to help find the 1/4" seam allowance.

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LabelsCustom Label

Registerquiltmuseum.org/round1

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