In 2018, we explored styles of quilts from Baltimore Album to Miniature to Optical Illusion. In 2019, we’re setting a new creative challenge for you. Each month we’re going to share a classic quilt block. We’ll show you traditional takes, fresh techniques, and wild variations to make using the block. All month you get to play around with creating your own versions.
You can create whole quilts, or make a single 12″ block.
For each block, we’ll give you ideas for quilting it as you go, so at the end of the year you’ll have a sampler ready to go together, already quilted!
Ready to meet the blocks?
Rolling Stone – Click Here
Ohio Star – Click Here
Dutchman’s Puzzle – Click Here
Snail Trail – Click Here
Drunkard’s Path – Click Here
Basket – Click Here
Goose Tracks – Click Here
Dresden Plate – Click Here
Pineapple – Click Here
Storm at Sea – Click Here
Kaleidoscope – Click Here
Feathered Star – Click Here
Orange Peel – Click Here
- Variations – Click Here
- Quilt-As-You-Go Designs – Click Here
- Show & Tell – Coming January 8th
Finishing Instructions – Click Here
You didn’t miscount, there are 13 blocks. We just couldn’t resist. Collect fabrics from your stash to play with color and value. Select a batting if you plan to quilt as you go.
Want to see how all the blocks can go together? We’ve made a sampler that’s perfect for showing off each block, and the setting blocks give you the chance to create beautiful quilting designs on your home machine with the quilt-as-you-go method!
Let’s take a look at the quilt!
Block 2019 Sampler Quilt
72″ x 72″
Fabric Requirements
Gray — 3 1/8 yards
Aqua — 2 yards
Dark Blue — 2 yards
Coral — 1 3/8 yards
Binding — 5/8 yards
Backing — 4 3/4 yards
Backing Strips for Quilt-As-You-Go — 1 5/8 yards
Batting — Queen size (approximately 90 x 108)
Be sure to join the AQS Quilting Project Parade Facebook group to share your progress, get inspired, and join in the fun. We can’t wait to see what you make!
So far nothing beats the classics.
Look forward to these blocks and information.
I AM LOOKING FOREWORD TO THIS!
Great blog!!!
I enjoy BOM’s. They have given me an opportunity to expand my skills and try things I never would have on my own.
Looking forward to this
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This looks like a fun BOM!
Looks like fun!
New year challenge
going to enjoy this
Would love to be Included
Looking forward to trying this classic blocks.
This is awesome! Just what I need!
well dang, start another one. what color what color.
Me encanta! voy a comenzar , haber si tengo tiempo para llevar a cabo 12 bloques. Gracias!
When does this start?
Hi Tonia, Tomorrow we announce the first block. We can’t wait! Thanks, Betsey
Where is the new block?
Thanks for the question, Tonia! We’ll be linking the posts to the block pattern post under its respective block each month. Here’s the link to Rolling Stone for January: http://old.aqsblog.com/block-2019-rolling-stone
I took a look, just for grins, not planning on doing this AT ALL! But, I recently moved, and I am redecorating my bedroom/sewing studio based with the colors from my big bed pillow. My new colors are teal, navy and pink! What were the odds??? As soon as I hit the “submit” button I’ll be pulling fabric from my stash. There goes 1 New Year’s resolution down the tube!
Just perfect for me at this stage of my quilting life journey. Thanks!
Looking forward to this!
I’m excited about this, planning on doing it for a Christmas gift. Thank you
Looks like fun!
Have lots of teal in my stash so this is perfect.
It’s February 1 how do I get the second block?
Hi Mary, The next block will be available on Wednesday, February 6, the first Wednesday of the month. We can’t wait to get started! Thanks, Betsey
Waiting on March
Blocks will always be out by the first Wednesday of the month, but as it happens, March is early! http://old.aqsblog.com/block-2019-dutchmans-puzzle
I can’t wait to see what you make, Tina! -Emily
Will the next quilting variation for block 3 be coming out soon?
It’s out now! Here’s the link: http://old.aqsblog.com/block-2019-quilting-a-dutchmans-puzzle
Thanks for the question, Lisa! -Emily
Just finished my challenge quilt and I must say this was a real challenge for me. I had to do different methods that I was not familiar with.