Today, the block I designed for the Christmas in July Block-A-Thon, hosted by Free Spirit Fabrics, is now available. It’s a simple 6″ block that I called Bull’s Eye. You can view the photo tutorial on the Free Spirit Fabrics’ blog or download a PDF version here.
Upload your completed block to the Flickr group.
Give-Away
Free Spirit Fabrics is giving away a Kaffe Classics 6″ Charm Pack to one of my lucky blog readers. You don’t have to complete the block to enter. Instead answer the following question in the comments below. I’ll randomly pick one winner next Wednesday, August 8, 2012.
Question: Do you prefer working with small or large block units? For example, I’m working on a 5×5 grid design, which has 25 units to complete the block. Would you prefer working with 2″ or 3″ finished units, resulting in a completed block that is 10″ or 15″.
Block-A-Thon Designers
Below is the schedule and list of the talented designers participating in the Block-A-Thon. All tutorials are posted on the Free Spirit Fabrics’ blog.
- July 2th – Heather at Fiberosity
- July 5nd – Pat Sloan
- July 6th – Melanie at Melanie Dramatic
- July 9th – Pam at Pam Kitty Morning
- July 11th – Kelsey at Kelsey Creates
- July 13th – Katie at Swim Bike Quilt
- July 16th – Kim at Persimon Dreams
- July 18th – Amanda at Sasikirana
- July 20th – Jane at QuiltJane
- July 23th – Kristy at St Louis Folk Victorian
- July 25th – Kimberly at Fat Quarter Shop
- July 27rd – Lee at Freshly Pieced
- July 30th – Jennifer at MJ and Co
- August 1st – Mishka at Quilting Gallery – that’s ME!
- August 3rd – Tiffiny at Free Patchwork Quilt Info
- August 6th – Tacha at Fat Quarterly
- August 8th – Megan at Canoe Ridge Creations
- August 10th – Jocelyn at It’s Sew Emma
- August 13th – Final Quilt Reveal!
That’s a hard question! I love making 2″ PSQ blocks but I also like to make blocks using 5 or 8″ cuts and get done faster! Thanks for the giveaway. I like your block!
I prefer to work with 3″ blocks because I am able to work with the squaring of the units–larger than 2″ pieces, but I know the ruler markings better for these than 5″ pieces.
If you had asked me a year ago I would have said larger, but more and more I like smaller.
I prefer 3″ finished units. Thanks for the giveaway!
I have come to love the smaller blocks, enjoy squaring them up to make the larger unit…..and then putting larger units together!
I like working with 3″ finished units. I bought a large 20″ square ruler, so I can square up those large blocks. Thanks for the giveaway.
I can’t say, my intro to quilting has been your BQA. I do enjoy the large blocks, but have yet to do anything small.
I generally prefer larger block units.
I have been following all the blocks being made. I thought I would make them but time just got away from me. It has been fun to watch.
I think I like working with smaller units that I can square up and put them together afterwards.
thanks for the giveaway.
I started out with larger blocks to learn to quilt. I have just now started to work with smaller units and find it nice to be able to square them up without using my big rulers. They seem to go quicker.
I have really only worked with small blocks. But . . . . for my Sons Wildlife quilt, the blocks will be finished at 20 inches. I am looking forward to starting it.
I like the smaller units!
I like the 3/4 in units and to be able to build a pretty block.have a good quilting.
Love the pieced surprise of a first block
I prefer small intricate blocks; but some designs are better suited to large pieces that are great because they provide space to showcase fantastic quilt stitching.
I like small, but not too small. I did a miniature lone star a few years ago that had pieces of 1/2″ and I found that testing. I think probably about 2 or 3″ would be my choice. Thanks.
Love the block and what I really love is the PDF!!!
Love to have somethign to take to the cutting table and sewing machine!
My square up ruler is 12.5 inches max for an unfinished block. So, it would be easier to have the 10 inch so wouldn’t need to buy a difficult to find 15 inch square up ruler. But, I prefer to work with the 3 inch units because I sew larger pieces more accurately.
Weighing both sides will choose 3 inch units resulting in 15 inch block.
I like all sizes, but find myself using 2″ or 3″ finished pieces most of the time. I like the detail you can have using the larger grids…such as 5×5 or 6×6.
Thanks for the chance to win. These look so pretty!
For sure larger block units for me. The smaller and more in quantity, the easier it is to make mistakes.
I prefer 3″ units ! Beautiful fabric give away!
I love the details of working with small blocks, but it is nice to have the bigger ones when you need to get a quilt done in a hurry.
10 inches is about the biggest block I make, I love smaller blocks. :-) Thanks for the fun!
I like small block units
I was a devotee of Dear Jane for many years, so I would have said smaller. But since then, I seem to be working on larger and larger blocks. 18″ seems nice to me!
I am a fan of smaller blocks but not so much of the blocks under 1 inch.
I like working with bigger pieces because I find my blocks come out closer to the right size that way. But I also like making small blocks with lots of pieces, which is the opposite of what I said first! :P
Smaller blocks for me, but i do love hw quickly a quilt comes together with larger blocks.
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I’m still a newbie at quilting, so I like bigger blocks.
I like the bigger blocks; but, am trying to work with smaller. Thanks for a chance to win.
I’m still working with larger blocks because I’m a beginner and scared of not having my corners meet, but I love small block designs.
2 inch blocks do just fine … actually 2 1/2 inch blox are better; i can use jelly rolls.
I think I like the larger blocks better. Thanks for the giveaway.
i would say prefer the smaller, gives the pieces more variety and more zing, esp if using those wow kaffe fassett fabrics!
I prefer 2″ units for 10″ blocks.
I prefer the 3″ units. I’ve worked with a 2.5″ HST quilt and all the small pieces drove me a little crazy.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I like either size but lately I’ve been working with small size. Thanks for the chance to win.
I prefer 3″ and 15″ blocks. It is easier to work with the larger sizes.
Hmmm, that is a good question. I think when I first started sewing I usually sewed with 12″ blocks. I’ve come to enjoy sewing with different size blocks. I love to try different things and patterns. How do I know if I like it or not, if I don’t give it a try. hehe.
Thank you and Free Spirit for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
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Difficult question…I think it depends on the design. If it is one I am enjoying making, I might not mind the small size. Otherwise, I do like the fact that bigger sizes finish faster.
Deborah
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I like both it just depends on what I am making but I do find the larger blocks are easier to work with.
I prefer larger blocks. (Easier for the old eyes to see LOL.)
I like your Bullseye!
I prefer bigger blocks. I’m still too new of a quilter to be anything but intimidated at small pieces!
While I generally prefer the larger blocks, either size will do for me.
I really haven’t got a preference either way about the size as long as they aren’t overly complicated. I’m not sure enough of myself yet to do something that’s tiny however.
I like small–more cutting, more sewing–the things I love to do!
I love the sense of accomplishment a finish with small blocks gives, but sometimes whipping together 9 big blocks and having a completed quilt top is definately the way to go!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
I prefer working with larger pieces although I’m planning on a start on a 2 1/2 square postage stamp quilt. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
I’m new to all this quilting stuff so I don’t know yet whether I prefer large or small blocks.
I’m sort of new to quilting and am sticking with the slightly larger blocks for now…10-12″ blocks. As I improve my skills, I hope to work on a smaller scale.