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Block of the Month - May News

Janice Henderson

Greetings Fellow Quilters, This is Janice with your Block of the Month update. I'd like to tell you about April's meeting, and then I have some very exciting "news"!

Six people turned in pretty "Fox and Geese" blocks at the morning meeting. They were won by first-time participant Deanie Hogan. Congratulations, Deanie!

Now for some fun news. Have you ever wished you could own a "Kern County Album" quilt top without doing all that pesky work? Well, listen up-- there may be a way!

Someone has kindly been making an extra block each month and having me set it aside for a quilt top. This will be a prize in a drawing for people who have made blocks this year. In other words, if you participate in our drawing at the meetings, you will be eligible for the drawing at the end of this year's Block of the Month program. By next meeting, I will have a list of participants.

I would appreciate it very much if you would stop by the table and add your name to the list if you've been in any of our drawings. Your name will be entered for each time you have brought a block. That means some of you can catch up to those who have already been playing. Don't you wanna have fun?

The block for May is the Bear Paw Variation (1-page PDF file, 130k). This is a slightly different look for a traditional pieced block. You may use from 3 to 10 colors. You need at least 1 light, 1 medium, and 1 dark value, but 2 or more of each may be used for a scrappier look. This block measures 9" square in the quilt and 9 1/2" square alone.

Also, check out the Oil Derrick Bonus Block pattern and instructions (2-page PDF file, 241k). As always, you may call me if you have questions, and I will return your call as soon as possible.

I am really looking forward to your participation!

Sincerely,
Janice Henderson, Chairman 872-0594

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Kern County Album Quilt

2007-2008

"Kern County Album Quilt"

• October, 2007 - Diamond in the Square (1 page PDF file - 120k)
• November, 2007 - Snowball Cotton block (1 page PDF - 333k)
• December, 2007 - January Star Produce block (1-page PDF file, 328k)
• February, 2008 - True Lover's Knot block (2-page PDF file, 278k)
• March, 2008 - Whirlwind block (2-page PDF file, 508k)
• April, 2008 - Fox and Geese block (1-page PDF file, 128k)
• May, 2008 - Bear Paw Variation block (1-page PDF file, 130k)
  Oil Derrick Bonus Block (2-page PDF file, 241k)

2006-2007

"A Bit of Whimsey"

• September, 2006 - Cat block
  
• October, 2006 - Pumpkin block
• November, 2006 - Christmas Tree block
• December, 2006 - Wheel of Fortune block (2-page PDF file - 213k)
• January, 2007 - Strip Pieced Heart block (1-page PDF file - 70k)
• February, 2007 - Leprechaun's Pot of Gold (1-page PDF file - 64k)
• March, 2007 - Crazy Patch Paper Pieced Bunny Block (2-page PDF file - 176k)
• April, 2007 - May Basket (1-page PDF file - 56k)
• May, 2007 - Fish paper pieced block (3-page PDF file - 462k)
• June, 2007 - July Fireworks block (1-page PDF file - 96k)
• July, 2007 - Lighthouse block (1-page PDF file - 56k)
• August, 2007 - Apple Basket block (2-page PDF file - 692k)

2005-2006

President’s Quilt

• October, 2005 Maple Leaf
     Available on the Quilter's Cache website
• November, 2005 Nosegay
     Available on the Quilter's Cache website
• December, 2005 Friendship Star
     Available on the Quilter's Cache website
• January, 2006 Let’s Go Fishing
• February, 2006 Crazy Anne
     Page 1 -- Page 2
• March, 2006 Roman Stripe
• April, 2006 Hunter’s Rainbow Star
     Page 1 -- Page 2 -- Page 3
• May, 2006 Oriental Lantern
• June, 2006 Beach Boogie
• July, 2006 Hawaiian Hula Hut
• August, 2006 Dutchman’s Puzzle
     Available on the Quilter's Cache website
• September, 2006 Prairie Queen
     Available on the Quilter's Cache website

2004-2005

Printable instructions
October, 2004 Nine Patch Star
November, 2004 Ribbon Star
December, 2004 Evening Star
January, 2005 Ohio Star
February, 2005 Star on Star
March, 2005 Crow's Nest
April, 2005 Dolley Madison's Star
May, 2005 Free Trade
June, 2005 Crystal Star
July, 2005 Pinwheel Star
August, 2005 Star and Flag
September, 2005 Stars and Pinwheels

2003-2004

Printable instructions
October, 2003 Greek Cross
November, 2003 Churn Dash
December, 2003 Square & Points
January, 2004 Tulip
February, 2004 Bright Star
March, 2004 Baton Rouge
April, 2004 Rolling Nine Patch
May, 2004 Basket
June, 2004 Cat's Cradle
July, 2004 Toad in the Puddle
August, 2004 Tonganoxie Nine Patch
September, 2004 no name

2002-2003

October, 2002 Darlene's Block
November, 2002 Bear's Paw
January, 2003 House Cats
February, 2003 All-American Split-9-Patch
March, 2003 Whirligig
April, 2003 9-Patch Variation
May, 2003 Schooner
June, 2003 Preserves

2001-2002

October, 2001 Maple Leaf
November, 2001 Shoo-Fly (Amish)
January, 2002 Rolling Rings
February, 2002 Americana
March, 2002 Three Patch
April, 2002 Churn Dash
May, 2002 Corner 9-Patch
June, 2002 9-Patch

2000-2001

October, 2000 Tropical Fish
November, 2000 Scrappy Split 9-Patch
January, 2001 Pinwheel
February, 2001 Log Cabin Flag
March, 2001 Amish Roman Stripe
April, 2001 X–Quisit
May, 2001 Attic Window
June, 2001 Boston Puzzle
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