Christmas In July

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.

bulls-eye

Upload your completed block to the Flickr group.


Give-Away

kaffe-classics-charm-pack

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.

My Block for the Christmas in July Block-A-Thon and a Give-Away
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67 thoughts on “My Block for the Christmas in July Block-A-Thon and a Give-Away

  • August 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm
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    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!

  • August 1, 2012 at 4:08 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm
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    If you had asked me a year ago I would have said larger, but more and more I like smaller.

  • August 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm
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    I prefer 3″ finished units. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • August 1, 2012 at 4:20 pm
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    I have come to love the smaller blocks, enjoy squaring them up to make the larger unit…..and then putting larger units together!

  • August 1, 2012 at 4:26 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:02 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:09 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:10 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:10 pm
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    I like the smaller units!

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:11 pm
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    I like the 3/4 in units and to be able to build a pretty block.have a good quilting.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:15 pm
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    Love the pieced surprise of a first block

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:15 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:28 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:30 pm
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    Love the block and what I really love is the PDF!!!
    Love to have somethign to take to the cutting table and sewing machine!

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:32 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:44 pm
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    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!

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:54 pm
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    For sure larger block units for me. The smaller and more in quantity, the easier it is to make mistakes.

  • August 1, 2012 at 6:25 pm
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    I prefer 3″ units ! Beautiful fabric give away!

  • August 1, 2012 at 6:33 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 7:45 pm
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    I like small block units

  • August 1, 2012 at 7:46 pm
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    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!

  • August 1, 2012 at 7:48 pm
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    I am a fan of smaller blocks but not so much of the blocks under 1 inch.

  • August 1, 2012 at 7:56 pm
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    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

  • August 1, 2012 at 8:39 pm
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    Smaller blocks for me, but i do love hw quickly a quilt comes together with larger blocks.
    Boppiesgirl at gmail dot com

  • August 1, 2012 at 8:42 pm
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    I’m still a newbie at quilting, so I like bigger blocks.

  • August 1, 2012 at 9:24 pm
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    I like the bigger blocks; but, am trying to work with smaller. Thanks for a chance to win.

  • August 1, 2012 at 9:45 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 9:56 pm
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    2 inch blocks do just fine … actually 2 1/2 inch blox are better; i can use jelly rolls.

  • August 1, 2012 at 9:59 pm
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    I think I like the larger blocks better. Thanks for the giveaway.

  • August 1, 2012 at 10:21 pm
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    i would say prefer the smaller, gives the pieces more variety and more zing, esp if using those wow kaffe fassett fabrics!

  • August 1, 2012 at 10:27 pm
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    I prefer 2″ units for 10″ blocks.

  • August 1, 2012 at 10:28 pm
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    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.

  • August 1, 2012 at 10:42 pm
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    I like either size but lately I’ve been working with small size. Thanks for the chance to win.

  • August 1, 2012 at 10:51 pm
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    I prefer 3″ and 15″ blocks. It is easier to work with the larger sizes.

  • August 1, 2012 at 11:55 pm
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    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.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

  • August 2, 2012 at 12:23 am
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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
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

  • August 2, 2012 at 1:46 am
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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.

  • August 2, 2012 at 3:00 am
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    I prefer larger blocks. (Easier for the old eyes to see LOL.)

  • August 2, 2012 at 4:57 am
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    I like your Bullseye!

    I prefer bigger blocks. I’m still too new of a quilter to be anything but intimidated at small pieces!

  • August 2, 2012 at 6:06 am
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    While I generally prefer the larger blocks, either size will do for me.

  • August 2, 2012 at 8:42 am
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    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.

  • August 2, 2012 at 9:03 am
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    I like small–more cutting, more sewing–the things I love to do!

  • August 2, 2012 at 9:10 am
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    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!!

  • August 2, 2012 at 9:20 am
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    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.

  • August 2, 2012 at 3:24 pm
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    I’m new to all this quilting stuff so I don’t know yet whether I prefer large or small blocks.

  • August 2, 2012 at 4:08 pm
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    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.

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