October 2019 Block of the Month: Night Vision Quilt Block
2019 Block of the Month—October: “Night Vision” Quilt Block
In January, Team Nancy Zieman introduced the first of 12 blocks in the New! Summer Picnic 2019 FREE! Block of the Month Series. Find the January through September Quilt Block Tutorials under Popular Blog Posts: 2019 Block of the Month. Join the New! Summer Picnic 2019 Block of the Month Series, anytime, by viewing the supply listing in the January 5th NZP Blog Posting.
Each month, we’re featuring one quilt block design. The quilt blocks are created using Nancy Zieman’s NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack* from Riley Blake Designs (*18″ x 22″ fabric rectangles) plus background, sashing, border, and binding fabrics. Follow along as we demonstrate how to create the October “Night Vision” Quilt Block (below).
Keep your fabric choices sorted using this handy Fabric Planner diagram. Download the planner HERE. Make notes or pin swatches to remind you of the fabric placements.
2019 Block of the Month Afternoon Picnic October PDF
Choose the Fabrics
For the New! Summer Picnic 2019 FREE! Block of the Month Series, “Night Vision” October Quilt Block, select the following fabrics from your Nancy Zieman’s NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack from Riley Blake Designs and a Nancy Zieman’s No-Hassle Triangle Gauge by Clover.
Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal, Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal and Afternoon Picnic Black Tonal
October “Night Vision” Block
Instructions: (Each block is a 12″ finished square. Finished quilt measures approximately 44-1/2″ x 57-1/2″)
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start cutting into your 3 yards of Cream Tonal fabric yardage (or a cream tonal fabric from your stash). Your Cream Tonal fat quarter will likely soon be depleted, and you’ll start cutting Cream Tonal block elements from the Cream Tonal 3 yd. fabric yardage – as listed in the Gather Your Supplies January 5th NZP Blog Posting.
Cut Fabric for Block
- Cut two 4-7/8″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal.
- Cut two 4-7/8″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal.
- Cut four 4-7/8″ square of Afternoon Picnic Black Tonal.
- Cut one 4-1/2″ square of Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal.
Construct The Units
All seam allowances are scant 1/4″ unless otherwise stated.
The step-by-step photos illustrate construction of the block.
Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)
Create eight half-square triangle blocks:
- Align 4-7/8″ squares cut from Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal and Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal with Afternoon Picnic Black Tonal, right sides together. You will have two sets of Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal and Afternoon Picnic Black Tonal and two sets of Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal and Afternoon Picnic Black Tonal.
- Mark blocks using a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge and an erasable gel pen.
- Use a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. The left side of the gauge is designated to create 1/2-square triangle blocks. Depress button on sliding portion of the gauge and move to size of the desired 1/2-square triangle.
- Stack two squares, right sides together. Place No-Hassle Triangles Gauge on block set, corner to corner. Match corner marks of gauge with corner of block sets. Mark fabric through center of gauge with an erasable gel pen.
Stitch Blocks
- Align presser foot along one side of center mark, stitch.
- Kiss the next block set to the stitched block and chain stitch (stitching continually) from one block to the other.
- Rotate blocks 180 degrees, stitch along other side of center mark.
- Cut blocks apart along center markings with a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat.
- Open blocks and press seams to darker fabric.
Assemble Blocks
- Layout block following diagram. Rotate squares as necessary.
Join Squares
- Place half-square triangle sets from left column onto middle column, right sides together, in pairs.
- Chain stitch from one square set to the next. Clip threads between. Press seams open or to one side.
- Place half-square triangle sets from right column onto middle column, right sides together, in pairs.
- Chain stitch from one square set to the next. Clip threads between. Press seams open or to one side.
- Place top row onto middle row, right sides together, and stitch rows together. Press seams open or to one side.
- Place bottom row onto middle row, right sides together, and stitch rows together to create complete block. Press seams open or to one side.
Nancy Zieman’s No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks book shows how to create 12 additional quilt blocks. For best results, use the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge.
Watch No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks (Part One and Part Two) on The Best of Sewing With Nancy online.
For a chance to win Nancy Zieman’s New! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack please leave a comment below.
The randomly selected winner of a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman Productions from Clover, from the October 1 and October 12 2019 Table Runner Sewing Challenge Blog Posts is: Alisa.
Her comment is: This is exciting! I just completed my fall table runner! Actually, I made 4. My 3 sisters live near each other while I am mile apart. They get together once a month and do a craft or something special. I felt left out and miss them, so I came up with a plan to do something together. I put 4 table runner panels together and cut out fall shapes adding steam a seam to the backs. I then sent them to my sister and had them design their runners with the applique designs. they sent them back and I appliqued their designs, quilted and sewed the binding to the front. one day this month, I will get down to visit, sit and have tea while we sew the binding to the backs and catch up! I’ll send photos of the completed runners!
Enter the NEW! 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Fall Sewing Challenges!
All youth, age 15 and under, are invited to participate in the NEW! 2019 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge! Enter the challenge by purchasing the Official 2019 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Cinch Sack Kit, at the NEW! NZP Shop. Quantities are limited! Find challenge details in the September 30th NZP Blog Posting.
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Carol Netzler
I haven’t been making the BOM this year, but I love the October block. The colors are rich and inviting. Even though triangles are not my forte, I’d like to try this block.
Margaret Scott
I love this month’s block, The fabrics really make it pop. And making flying geese with half square triangles makes the block a breeze to create.
Nancy Lewis
This October block is one of my favorites. If course, the colors in the fabrics are ones that I would use, since blue is my personal favorite.
Linda
I love all the blocks for the 2019 BOM quilt but this is one of my favorites. Thank you for keeping the BOM going – it’s a great way to make a quilt top without the pressure!
Beverly Smith
Afternoon picnic reminds me of fabrics from childhood. Also love Night Vision block which appears easy to make. Would make a great quilt using this block throughout.
Shirley Clark
I love these fabrics, but I love that you all keep this blog going. It has such great information and tutorial help.
Marylou Wahl
I am excited to try this block-going to have an all day quilt day with our church group and think this block will be an easy one and make a beautiful quilt . Love the fabrics too-I am a farmers daughter and my kitchen is decorated farm girl -these fabrics sure would lend to that !
Dixie
I love the October block and I love the fabric used. I will be using this block for my next quilt.
Beverly
Partial seams are not a favorite skill, but I would gladly do them for this pretty and interesting block. Thank you for keeping Nancy’s vision of sharing ideas and skills alive.
Susan Spiers
A fascinating block & pretty too! I need more practice on partial seams, but do run into them in all my sewing projects! Thank you, Susan
Joyce
Love the colors in this block!
Susan
Just the love the feeling of motion in the NIght Vision Quilt Block and coupled with the Riley Blake fabrics, it has a lot fo visual appeal.
Lorraine Alves
The fabric selection in the Afternoon Picnic pack is lovely. I see the fabric selection in a table runner.
Bev Bolduc Aldridge
October Night Vision, what a beautiful combination made with Afternoon Picnic line of fabrics. A block to make when I have time and after all the other quilts I am making at the same time. I do love afternoon picnic fabrics.
Bridget
At first, I thought those were flying geese blocks! That’s so much easier with half square triangles!
Cynthia
Beautiful fabrics for a beautiful block; looking forward to trying this one! Thank you!
Bonnie K
Those colors really pop. Just found the quilt along. Gotta get started!
Carolyn T
Love, love the night vision block! Color choices and pattern together are exquisite.
Kathryn Englebretsen
I love this fabric collection and would love to win the fat quarter collection.
Clovis
The Night Vision colors go so well together.
Teri
I’ve been following the bom but haven’t been able to do any sewing. I like October block by itself even.
Judy
I love the combination of fabrics in this block.
Jennifer J
This is a beautiful block. I really like how the color make you think of a summer night sky. I think it would make a beautiful quilt all by itself.
MoeWest
Thanks for another lovely block for this BOM! This quilt is going to be so pretty!
Barb K
Beautiful blue and white block–would love to win the fabric pack!!
Ann West
Beautiful block – what a great quilt this will be. I just love the fabric.
DebbieW
Night Vision, a calming fabric selection.
Jade
Love love love the colors in the Afternoon Picnic collection…just imagine the possibilities?!!!
Lillian K
The fabrics are beautiful – I would enjoy using these fabrics in a project.
Diane Putzer
What a pretty square!
Hannah W
What a striking block!
Linda H
Love the block. Looks very easy to put together. The fabrics make it pop.
Bonnie
Love the Night Vision block! The striking color combination and easy block construction make this a great project for quilters.
DeAnna S
Pretty block. Love the color combinations!
Mary chevalier
Love the colors in this block,and sew easy to put togather.
Darlene Stolle
I love this fabric and it would make a beautiful runner.
Janet
What a striking quilt block. The colors are so vibrant. And you all make it look so easy. Thanks
Marilyn Dunstan
Nancy was so talented and to win this fat quarter pack of hers to make a quilt from her designed blocks would be a great memory of her for me to keep and treasure. I just finished The Rest of The Story and have even more admiration for Nancy. She was one great gal!
Bonnye
This block would be perfect for table runner. Just what I was looking for.
Helen Hullman
I just saw the Oct. block, night vision. I loved it, so went online and looked back to Jan. and the other months. What a lovely block of the month. I’ll be ordering the book.