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The ART EAST QUILTING CO Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Sew-Along is back!

#SewPlaceLikeHome  

In 1900, a book was published that would become a childhood staple for generations. L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz has been capturing imaginations for 122 years and has introduced some of the most recognizable characters in pop culture history.   It has inspired countless books, movies, spinoffs, games, toys, Broadway musicals...and now, our quilt!   

The Quilt   

This year’s sew-along quilt comes in at 65" x 74" and is perfect for kids and adults alike! It features nine main blocks and forty optional mini-blocks that form a fun and narrative border. Its nine main blocks range in size from 6.25" x 8.75" to 16" x 38". They are all traditionally pieced and feature a range of techniques like narrow piecing, the stitch & flip technique, half-square-triangles, half-rectangle-triangles, perfect angles technique and point matching.    

The Breakdown  

Beginning September 1st, 2022, the pattern/instructions for a new block will be released on the 1st of every month. Certain months (blocks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8) will also include optional mini-blocks that can be created to make a fun border.   

Block 1 (point matching & perfect angles) - Dorothy 

Block 2 (perfect angles & 8-at-a-time HSTs) - Stuffed 

Block 3 (narrow piecing & HRTs) - Hollow 

Block 4 (point matching & HSTs) - Cowardly 

Block 5 (compound units) - Dazzling 

Block 6 (perfect angles & HSTs) - Good 

Block 7 (compound units) - Winged 

Block 8 (long flips & HRTs) - Melting 

Block 9 (small scale) - And Toto!  

The Community  

We are excited to announce Art East Quilting Co's brand new interactive community space!  

Here is what you'll find there:

General Tips & Tricks; here you will find pre-recorded videos of John's favourite tips for things like cutting, pressing, fabric treatment + more!  

Monthly Video Tutorials; every month, videos will be posted highlighting the techniques found in that month's block.  

Events Calendar; stay up to date on upcoming events such as monthly 2-hour virtual stitching parties, product demonstrations and guest speakers.  

Prizes & Contests; a special section devoted to keeping you up to date on prizes and contests.  

Member's Lounge; an area just for you to interact with fellow quilters and sew-along participants. Post comments, photos and more of your WIPs, makes and finishes.  

Show & Tell; a special area for you to post your progress of your Sew Place Like Home Quilt to show off your work and see what others are doing.   

There is so much here, I can't get into it all, but you will also find Fabric Requirements, Pattern Downloads, Q&A Forum, Announcements and more!