Block of the Month

BVQ encourages all members to participate in this monthly raffle. It is a fun way to “get your feet wet” quilting and everyone enjoys the chance to make enough blocks to make their own quilt.

Happy quilting!!

 February 2010 BOM  Previous BOMs

Block of the Month -- February, 2010
“Dutchman's Puzzle” (Block 7 of 12)

Block Size -- 12" x 12" finished (12½" x 12½" with seam allowance)

New BOM Ladies Sue Nann and Lee Hickman have a great idea for the Block of the Month for August 2009 - July 2010. Each month we will publish a different variation of the Dutchman's Puzzle block. Each month, make up the block pattern in your choice of fabrics. Bring it to the next Guild meeting - you'll be entered in a drawing for a prize. You get to keep your block and at the end of the year, you'll have enough blocks for a quilt! Download this pdf-format document to read all the details.

NOTE: This month’s block calls for only 3 colors.

February 2010 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 6 of 12)  
Diagram: Fabric: Cutting Directions:
Light triangles White tone-on-tone print (8) 3½" x 6½" rectangles
Medium triangles Medium print (8) 3½" squares
Dark triangles Dark print (8) 3½" squares

Assembly Instructions:

  1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each of the 3½" squares.
  2. With right sides together, layer one dark print square on the left side of each white tone-on-tone rectangle with the diagonal line going from lower left to the upper right. Sew directly on top of the drawn line. Cut away excess fabric ¼" from the seam line. Press away from the larger triangle.
  3. With right sides together, layer one medium print square on the right side of each white tone-on-tone rectangle with the diagonal line going from lower right side to upper left side. Sew and trim as in step 2. Press away from the large triangle.
  4. Trim units as needed to measure 3½" x 6½". Be sure all points are crisp.
  5. Attach units as per diagram. Press to the larger triangle. Trim units to 6½" square.
  6. Join units together to create block as shown. Trim to measure 12½" x 12½".
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Previous Blocks of the Month:

 2010:
  January 2010 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 6 of 12)   February 2010 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 7 of 12)                    
  January   February                    
   
 2009:
  January 2009 Block of the Month -- Northern Lights   February 2009 Block of the Month -- Chinese Lantern   February 2009 Bonus Block of the Month -- Chinese Puzzle   March 2009 Block of the Month -- Brave World   April 2009 Block of the Month -- Ruins of Jericho   May 2009 Block of the Month -- Dutch Tile   June 2009 Block of the Month -- Canadian Gardens
  January   February   February -
bonus block!		   March   April   May   June
   
  July 2009 Block of the Month -- American Valor   August 2009 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 1 of 12)   September 2009 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 2 of 12)   October 2009 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 3 of 12)   November 2009 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 4 of 12)   December 2009 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 5 of 12)
  July   August   September   October   November   December
   
 2008:
  January 2008 Block of the Month -- Card Trick   February 2008 Block of the Month -- Scrappy Heart   March 2008 Block of the Month -- Whirling Chain   April 2008 Block of the Month -- Easter Lilies   May 2008 Block of the Month -- Flower Basket   May 2008 Bonus Block of the Month -- Little Tulip Basket   June 2008 Block of the Month -- Sailboat
  January   February   March   April   May   May -
bonus block!		   June
   
  July 2008 Block of the Month -- Whirling Star   August 2008 Block of the Month -- Worlds's Fair   September 2008 Block of the Month -- Worlds's Fair (Jacob’s Ladder)   October 2008 Block of the Month -- Trip Around the World   November 2008 Block of the Month -- London Stairs   December 2008 Block of the Month -- Scot's Plaid
  July   August   September   October   November   December
   
  2007:
  January 2007 Block of the Month -- Old Fashioned Nosegay   February 2007 Block of the Month -- Valentine Heart   March 2007 Block of the Month -- Floral Bear Claw   March 2007 Bonus Block of the Month -- Skyrocket   May 2007 Block of the Month -- May's Choice   June 2007 Block of the Month -- Bridegroom's Bow Tie
  January   February   March   March -
bonus block!		   May   June
   
  July 2007 Block of the Month -- Star on Star   August 2007 Block of the Month -- Corn and Beans and Tomatoes   September 2007 Block of the Month -- Schoolhouse   September 2007 Bonus Block of the Month -- An Apple for the Teacher   October 2007 Block of the Month -- Floating Leaf   November 2007 Block of the Month -- Migration   December 2007 Block of the Month -- Glowing Star
  July   August   September   September -
bonus block!		   October   November   December    
   
  2006:
  January (2006) Block of the Month -- Windblown Square   February (2006) Block of the Month -- Irish Star   March (2006) Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle   April (2006) Block of the Month -- Four Block Oh   May (2006) Block of the Month -- Box Kite Box   June (2006) Block of the Month -- Double Pinwheel
  January   February   March   April   May   June
   
  July (2006) Block of the Month -- Flag Block   August (2006) Block of the Month -- Prizewinning Star   September (2006) Block of the Month -- Citrus Punch   October/November (2006) Block of the Month -- Fancy Dresden Plate   December (2006) Block of the Month -- Christmas Wreath    
  July   August   September   Oct/Nov   December    
   
  2005:
  January (2005) Block of the Month -- Double X   February (2005) Block of the Month -- Heart   March (2005) Block of the Month -- Nine Patch   April (2005) Block of the Month -- Shoo Fly   May (2005) Block of the Month -- Ribbon Star   June (2005) Block of the Month -- Bow Tie
  January   February   March   April   May   June
   
  July (2005) Block of the Month -- Autograph Block   August (2005) Block of the Month -- Chinese Coins   September (2005) Block of the Month -- Maple Leaf   October (2005) Block of the Month -- Quarter Square Triangle   November (2005) Block of the Month -- Easy Attic Window   December (2005) Block of the Month -- Briley's Star
  July   August   September   October   November   December
   
  2004:
  January (2004) Block of the Month -- 4-Patch Baby Block   February (2004) Block of the Month -- Fancy Heart   March (2004) Block of the Month -- Easygoing   April (2004) Block of the Month -- Small Basket   May (2004) Block of the Month -- Edna's Pinwheel   June (2004) Block of the Month -- Flower Pot
  January   February   March   April   May   June
   
  July (2004) Block of the Month -- July 4th   August (2004) Block of the Month -- Patience Corner   September (2004) Block of the Month -- Arkansas Traveler   October (2004) Block of the Month -- The Jar Block   November (2004) Block of the Month -- Jacob's Ladder   December (2004) Block of the Month -- Christmas Night Lights
  July   August   September   October   November   December
   
  2003:
  January (2003) Block of the Month -- Whirling Pinwheels   February (2003) Block of the Month -- Heart   March (2003) Block of the Month -- Snowball   April (2003) Block of the Month -- Tulip   May (2003) Block of the Month -- Fruit Basket   June (2003) Block of the Month -- Pinwheel Bouquet
  January   February   March   April   May   June
 
  July (2003) Block of the Month -- Pinwheels   August (2003) Block of the Month -- Puss in the Corner   September (2003) Block of the Month -- Little Red Schoolhouse   October (2003) Block of the Month -- Maple Leaf   November (2003) Block of the Month -- Amish Bars   December (2003) Block of the Month -- Christmas Night Lights
  July   August   September   October   November   December
   
  2002:
  January (2002) Block of the Month -- Hour Glass   February (2002) Block of the Month -- Log Cabin Heart   March (2002) Block of the Month -- Contrary Wife   April (2002) Block of the Month -- Tulip   May (2002) Block of the Month -- Patriotic Star   June (2002) Block of the Month -- Sailboat
  January   February   March   April   May   June
 
  July (2002) Block of the Month -- Friendship
  August (2002) Block of the Month -- Nine Patch   September (2002) Block of the Month -- Attic Window   October (2002) Block of the Month -- Box   November (2002) Block of the Month -- Churn Dash   December (2002) Block of the Month -- Log Cabin
  July   August   September   October   November   December


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