Blocks – Camarillo Quilt Association

BLOCK OF THE MONTH

2023 - 2024

First Ladies of the White House

Join us as we learn about some of our country’s early First Ladies and the historic blocks bearing their names. So much of our country’s history can be seen in the quilt blocks our foremothers created. Everything in their daily life was food for inspiration, from the Hens and Chickens & Broken Dishes to Kansas Troubles & Arkansas Crossroads; from Rose of Sharon & Tree of Life to the Friendship Star & Album Quilts.

Traditional blocks often had more than one name or variation. Pattern names depended on the seamstress and was all word of mouth. Written records didn’t start until the Ladies Art Company (est. 1889) first began to publish a catalog of quilt patterns with names. I’ve tried to make my block choices based on how far back I can trace a pattern or the most popular design from the time.

All blocks will finish at 12”. If you want a unified look, a fat quarter bundle along with the same background is an option. Or start searching your stash now for a group of coordinating fabrics.

Patterns will be posted to our website the first of the month. As always, every month’s completed block earns a ticket for the end-of-year prize raffle. Just send a picture or bring your block to our general meeting. Can’t wait to see what you create!

Download the Newsletter introduction.

Questions? Call or e-mail and I will be happy to help.

Here’s to another year of fun !

Lisa Gorski, BOM Volunteer

805-647-0552

lisagski@gmail.com

May-Mrs.Taft's Choice

April - Mr. Roosevelt's Necktie

March -Mrs. Cleveland's Choice

February - Garfield's Monument

January -Grant's Monument

December Hayes Corner

November - Lincoln's Platform

October - 54-40 or Fight

September - Tippecanoe & Tyler Too

August - Dolly Madison's Star

July - Martha Washington's Star

June - Lady of the White House

2022 - 2023

Welcome to a new year of Block of the Month. This year’s theme will be Disappearing Blocks. Start with a very basic block, cut it into smaller pieces, rearrange them, and sew into a new, more complex pattern.

All blocks will finish at 12”. This will allow you to make an easy sampler quilt by adding a bit of sashing or border.

Fabrics can be coordinated, perhaps by using a fat quarter bundle, or be more scrappy, picking a variety of colors/prints from your stash. Just make sure there is a good contrast within a block.

Starting June 1, patterns with directions will be posted on our CQA website the first of the month. As you make your blocks, email me Lisa Gorski, a photo then I’ll forward to our Webmistress Sunny Strait, who will post our progress on a BOM Gallery page. There will be a prize drawing in May 2023. 1 entry ticket per completed block.

Questions? Call or e-mail and I will be happy to help.

Here’s to another year of fun !

Lisa Gorski, BOM Volunteer

805-647-0552

lisagski@gmail.com