It is that time you all have been patiently waiting for folks! Time for the 2016 Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop!
As part of our 2016 New Quilt Bloggers group we were given the opportunity to design a block using a wonderful palette of Cloud9 Organic Cirrus Solids deemed "Berry Harvest" by our amazing hosts; Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs, and Stephanie at Late Night Quilter.
This is my very first tutorial and I am so excited and pleased with how the block turned out. I have visited a few of the tutorials from Monday and although my block is fairly simple when I compare them, I like the chunky blocks of color and know that there are certainly people out there that like larger solid sections. Although I will not be the one quilting this block, I think it loans itself to some fantastic quilting ideas.
All of our blocks will be sent in to make charity samplers. I can't wait to see those! Stay tuned until the end of the post to get the (Huge) list of other Cloud9 New Block Tutorials!
This block uses 5 different solid fabrics. The fabrics used in this tutorial are the Cloud9 Cirrus Solids listed below:
Fabric A - Amazon
Fabric B - Sky
Fabric C - Shadow
Fabric D - Lilac
Fabric E - Iris
Cutting Instructions:
Recommendation: Because you are dealing with such small pieces here, I suggest starching (I use Best Press) the yardage before cutting to help deal with any fraying. Also, avoid handling the small pieces as much as possible.
Fabric A:
Cut (3) 20"x2.5" strips
subcut into (20) 2.5" squares
and (4) 1.25" squares
Fabric B:
Cut (4) 2.5" squares
Fabric C:
Cut (1) 20" x 2.5" strip
subcut into (8) 2.5" squares
Cut (1) 15" x 1.25" strip
subcut into (12) 1.25" squares
Fabric D:
Cut (1) 20" x 2.5" strip
subcut into (4) 2.5" squares
and (8) 1.25" squares
Fabric E:
Cut (4) 1.25" squares
Piecing:
* On the wrong side of the fabric, draw a diagonal line on all 1.25" squares. Again, be gentle with the edges of the small squares.
*Right sides together, sew along drawn diagonal line for the following:
Make 4 - (1) 1.25" Fabric A square to corner of (1) 2.25" Fabric B
Make 12 - (1) 1.25" Fabric C square to corner of (1) 2.5" Fabric A square
Make 8 - (1) 1.25" Fabric D square to corner of (1) 2.5" Fabric C square
Make 4 - (1) 1.25" Fabric E square to corner of (1) 2.5" Fabric D square
*Press squares flat to set seams. Then trim 1/4" from seam on small side of each square.
Block Assembly - Rows
*Sew each row together as shown. Press seams open as you go.
Recommendation: Pin. Especially where triangles need to match points.
As part of our 2016 New Quilt Bloggers group we were given the opportunity to design a block using a wonderful palette of Cloud9 Organic Cirrus Solids deemed "Berry Harvest" by our amazing hosts; Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs, and Stephanie at Late Night Quilter.
This is my very first tutorial and I am so excited and pleased with how the block turned out. I have visited a few of the tutorials from Monday and although my block is fairly simple when I compare them, I like the chunky blocks of color and know that there are certainly people out there that like larger solid sections. Although I will not be the one quilting this block, I think it loans itself to some fantastic quilting ideas.
All of our blocks will be sent in to make charity samplers. I can't wait to see those! Stay tuned until the end of the post to get the (Huge) list of other Cloud9 New Block Tutorials!
"Blooming Berry" Quilt Block Tutorial
This block uses 5 different solid fabrics. The fabrics used in this tutorial are the Cloud9 Cirrus Solids listed below:
Fabric A - Amazon
Fabric B - Sky
Fabric C - Shadow
Fabric D - Lilac
Fabric E - Iris
Cutting Instructions:
Recommendation: Because you are dealing with such small pieces here, I suggest starching (I use Best Press) the yardage before cutting to help deal with any fraying. Also, avoid handling the small pieces as much as possible.
Fabric A:
Cut (3) 20"x2.5" strips
subcut into (20) 2.5" squares
and (4) 1.25" squares
Fabric B:
Cut (4) 2.5" squares
Fabric C:
Cut (1) 20" x 2.5" strip
subcut into (8) 2.5" squares
Cut (1) 15" x 1.25" strip
subcut into (12) 1.25" squares
Fabric D:
Cut (1) 20" x 2.5" strip
subcut into (4) 2.5" squares
and (8) 1.25" squares
Fabric E:
Cut (4) 1.25" squares
Piecing:
* On the wrong side of the fabric, draw a diagonal line on all 1.25" squares. Again, be gentle with the edges of the small squares.
*Right sides together, sew along drawn diagonal line for the following:
Make 4 - (1) 1.25" Fabric A square to corner of (1) 2.25" Fabric B
Make 4 - (1) 1.25" Fabric E square to corner of (1) 2.5" Fabric D square
*Press squares flat to set seams. Then trim 1/4" from seam on small side of each square.
*Press all seams open. Final square should measure 2.5" x 2.5"
Totals: (4) Amazon (A) & Sky (B)
(12) Shadow (C) & Amazon (A)
(8) Lilac (D) & Shadow (C)
(4) Iris (E) & Lilac (D)
*Sew each row together as shown. Press seams open as you go.
Recommendation: Pin. Especially where triangles need to match points.
Block Assembly - Block
*At this point, you will connect your rows. I suggest doing Rows 1 to 2, 3 to 4, and 5 to 6. Then connecting those sets. This allows you to match up your triangle points with a little less bulk.
Sorry for the weird angle. It does end up square, I swear.
* Press when complete. Block should measure 12.5" x 12.5"
This hop was great fun. Thanks to Cloud9 for supplying the fabulous fabrics to work with and thanks again to our wonderful hosts.
I would love to see your version of "Blooming Berry"! Tag me on Instagram (@adreamandastitch) or you can send me an email (adreamandastitch (at) gmail (dot)com).
Make sure you check out the other blocks in the hop (There are 70! Wow!)
Host: Cheryl @Meadow Mist Designs
Miranda @I Have Purple Hair
Jennifer @The Inquiring Quilter
Sarah @123 Quilt
Leanne @Devoted Quilter
Jen @Patterns By Jen
Jennifer @RV Quilting
Amanda @Quiltologie
Sharon @Yellow Cat Quilt Designs
Jen @A Dream and A Stitch
Jen @Faith and Fabric
Carole @Carole Lyles Shaw
Stephanie @Quilt’n Party
Susan @Sevenoaks Street Quilts
Katrin @Now What Puppilalla
Amista @Hilltop Custom Designs
Nicole @Handwrought Quilts
Marla @Penny Lane Quilts
Silvia @A Stranger View
Sarah @Smiles Too Loudly
Carrie @the zen quilter
Mary @Quilting is in My Blood
Velda @GRANNYcanQUILT
Jennifer @The Inquiring Quilter
Sarah @123 Quilt
Leanne @Devoted Quilter
Jen @Patterns By Jen
Jennifer @RV Quilting
Amanda @Quiltologie
Sharon @Yellow Cat Quilt Designs
Jen @A Dream and A Stitch
Jen @Faith and Fabric
Carole @Carole Lyles Shaw
Stephanie @Quilt’n Party
Susan @Sevenoaks Street Quilts
Katrin @Now What Puppilalla
Amista @Hilltop Custom Designs
Nicole @Handwrought Quilts
Marla @Penny Lane Quilts
Silvia @A Stranger View
Sarah @Smiles Too Loudly
Carrie @the zen quilter
Mary @Quilting is in My Blood
Velda @GRANNYcanQUILT
Lovely block. Those colours are just delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics were a dream! The color palette was so much fun to work with. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteSo berry berry cool.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Jen! Easily my favorite of all day 2 publications =) Just charming!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, Jen! Love the name, Blooming Berry!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. The color placement is spot on!
ReplyDeleteVery cool 😁 nicely done!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your block! very cool!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block and a great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteYour block is so pretty and your tutorial is very well written. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove your block-very nice! Thank you
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely and I love the negative space that your block creates; it would definitely be fun to quilt up! The shape of the block makes me think of berry bush thorns that you have to dig through to get the sweet berry hiding in the center. Thanks so much for joining the hop!
ReplyDeleteYour block is quite lovely. It reminds me of a flower with the dark centre and lighter petals. Great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSmiles
Kate
Wow, this is quite a block! It's lovely, and I like the way you used the grey in the middle. It's very effective. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThis one is so unique!!! I love it! I have had so much fun with this blog hop and designing a block, plus seeing everyone elses. I am eager to make a sampler quilt :)
ReplyDeleteI had that same idea Amista! I think I am going to make a sampler of my favorites. And I can't wait to see how the charity quilts come together.
DeleteGreat block! I love the radiating, flower-like shape in the middle.
ReplyDeletea very pretty block. love the middle
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty block. I love that little bit of Iris right in the middle.
ReplyDeleteI like the little "berry" in the center too. It draws the eye right in. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI really like this block and I think you are right about it being great for different quilting designs. This is a fun one and I'm sure it will look great in lots of colorways!
ReplyDeleteCool block. Gives a look of curves with no actual curves. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI wish I would have come up with a block repetition illustration. There would be an alternate curve visual with the Sky colored pieces as well.
DeleteBeautiful block and you're right - it would be fun to quilt!
ReplyDeleteJen, this is a great design! I would love to see how this looks with multiple blocks together. My husband said I could have EQ7 for my birthday! Yay! I'll have to stick your design in there and see a whole quilt with it! I think it would be really pretty. Way to go, girl!!
ReplyDeleteLove the name,gorgeous block and I do agree in a a quilt I spy a secondary block,would be a stunning quilt!
ReplyDeleteOoh this is a pretty one. Lots of little pieces but the result is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI commend all the bloggers on coming up with such different, but wonderful combinations. The colors have been really lovely.
ReplyDeleteAll of the blocks have been so lovely and unique, yet with the same color palette. I loved looking at all of them too.
DeleteReally cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzy! It was a lot of fun to be part of the hop. A new experience for me.
DeleteI feel like I might be able to make your block with your great picture of the rows. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI know that when I read a tutorial, I like to see the half-way assembled photo or illustration so I know I am on the right track. :) Let me know if you decide to make one!
DeleteThis is such a great block design and your instructions look easy to follow. Thanks for sharing, and I especially like the possible layout that you illustrated.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your block. It's a great name.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty block and the name is just perfect! Beautiful work, Jen!
ReplyDeleteI really like the simple subunits that make up this block. Now I'm imagining a much larger medallion with lots of tones bursting out. Fantastic pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise! I think this block would translate well to a much larger scale. Or just repeated in the same pattern outwards. :)
DeleteWow I love this block Jen!! Thanks for a great block and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely name for a pretty block! My eye was totally drawn to the light blue in the corners - loved the effect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon! I like the corners too. They would create a nice circle effect if the blocks were repeated in the same color.
DeleteOh wow! Love this block!
ReplyDeleteI like blocks with big chunks of color too--and for the same reason: they invite interesting quilting designs. Kudos on a great block.
ReplyDeleteYour block turned out wonderfully. Thanks for the great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen!
DeleteThere were so many great blocks in the hop. It was a fun learning experience for sure.
Your block is one of my favorites! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this block! Isn't it amazing how different everyone's blocks are. So much creativity out here. Your tutorial is clear and well-written too. Karen
ReplyDeleteLove your block and tutorial. As soon as I clear some things off my list, I want to do it. You did a great job.
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