We are bringing back block of the year (BOY)! The way BOY works, is you work on the blocks throughout the year and every block you submit gives you a chance to win ALL the blocks. The patterns tend to be smaller, easier blocks to make and this year we will be doing improv pluses that are 5 inches square.
At every in person meeting, you will have the chance to give in blocks and we will record it throughout the year. At the last meeting (June 2023), we will give out tickets and do a draw to see who is the winner.
Bellow are the instructions on how to make your blocks and the colours used.
Colour palette:
Background can be any light beige, light grey, or white solid OR tone on tone
Pluses can be made up of any colour in prints or solids
Cutting instructions:
5.5in square of background (if you're not comfortable, you can also start with a 6 in square)
(2) strips at least 5.5in x how thick you want the plus to be
Piecing:
1. Cut the background square in half, doesn't have to be measured and can be on an angle.
2. Sew one of the plus strips in between the two pieces. Press.
3. In the opposite direction, make a cut that goes through the middle, like the first one. Repeat step 2 when attaching the strip in place. Press.
4. Trim your block to be 5in square.
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