August 15, 2011 - 
Quilted Threads will be participating in the upcoming collaborative Block of the Month from Marcus Fabrics and Bonnie Blue Quilts – Cotton Club.
This sampler-style BOM featuring 45 5-inch blocks, is designed around a gorgeous collection of fabrics inspired by an antique border print from the mid 1800's, along with antique coordinates in varying shades of red and brown. The rich red tones include shades of Madder and Turkey red, both commonly used in the 1800s. These are beautifully paired with brown,
Bonnie Blue's signature color, of which Paula Barnes (of
Bonnie Blue Quilts) says, "We've never met a brown we didn't like and couldn't use in a quilt!"
For the quilt's 45 blocks, Barnes selected small, closely spaced motifs, noting that their scale would lend themselves to the 5-inch size, while shirtings were added to provide lights. The decorative border stripe is cleverly pieced in some of the blocks.
The designers borrowed common elements from original quilts of the period by employing a strip-set design, then went a step further by varying the width of the vertical pieced columns for added visual interest. Blocks are created during Months 1 through 11, and carefully grouped by technique or similarity in style. The quilt is then completed during Month 12. Participants will also receive a free bonus project every month, designed by Paula Barnes.
Details:
Our Program runs from Oct 2011 through Sept 2012.
$21.99 per month (plus shipping, if applicable)
Kit contains pattern and all fabric for the quilt top and binding.
Kits will be available on the 15th of each month.