2015 Adventure Quilt – Block of the Month #2

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

2015 Adventure Quilt – Block of the Month #2

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

Welcome to the second of twelve Block of the Month patterns. The series of blocks goes together in what I’m calling The 2015 Adventure Quilt. Join us on our journey as we stitch our way through many quilting fabrics and scraps using many different techniques. I’ve compiled a collection of blocks that look great as a sampler, which features one stitched block for each month, or as a single block in a quilt design.
Remember, this quilt will be a scrap adventure for you and me. Total yardage for the entire quilt is not provided, rather we will be working in a color palette of scraps (or Fat Quarters).

Notions, Fabrics, and Supplies:

Getting Started

In January, I decided my block of the month adventure would be made in green, black, and white fabric scraps.
 

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

As I pulled my fabrics, I was thinking that I may need to have interchangeable pieces as the months progress. By that I mean, a collection of black-based fabrics, a collection of mostly white, and an assortment of greens. As we add more blocks, I want to ensure easy addition of fabrics if my scrap bin gets low.

February: Cornered Hearts

The block this month measures 12-1/2″ x 12-1/2″, and measures 12″x 12″ once it is stitched into a final project. A 1/4″ seam allowance is included.
Note from Nancy: I made two “Cornered Hearts blocks” for my adventure quilt.  A complete crosswise strip isn’t needed to make just two blocks—fabric scraps are all you need.

Cutting Directions:

  • Cut one 12-1/2″ background square for each block.
  • Select two coordinating fabrics for each heart shape.
  • Cut 6″ and 8-3/4″ crosswise strips, as indicated on the Carefree Curves Template.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

Note from Nancy: I made two “Cornered Hearts” blocks for my adventure quilt.  A complete crosswise strip isn’t needed to make just two blocks— fabric scraps are all you need.
Cut crosswise strips of SofShape Fusible Interfacing

  • Cut 2-1/2″ crosswise strips for the smaller size.
  • Cut 3″ crosswise strips for the larger size.

Trace and Stitch

  • Align template on crosswise strip, placing template “fabric edge marking” along top edge of fabric.
  • Starting at one edge, trace both sides of template with fabric marking pen/pencil.
  • Trace curve within die-cut areas of template.
  • Rotate template 180-degrees; align template “fabric edge” with fabric lower edge and side of template with previously traced straight line.
  • Mark the untraced side of template and mark curve within die-cut areas.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  • Repeat the tracing and rotating process until desired quantity is achieved. Each block requires two wedges cut from the 6″ strip and two cut from the 8-3/4″ strip.
  • Cut along straight traced lines, using a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat.

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

  •  Align top edges of fabric and interfacing, right side of fabric to fusible side of interfacing; pin. Position top of next wedge along the lower edge of the interfacing and pin.
  • 2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves TemplateStitch directly on curved traced lines.

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

  • Cut apart.
  • Trim away excess fabric. For best results, use a pinking shears or pinking rotary cutter blade.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  • Trim away excess interior interfacing with a scissors, leaving about 1″ of interfacing.

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  • Press curved edge.

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template.2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

  • Align the same sized heart-shapes, right sides together and pin.
  • Stitch along one edge with a 1/4″ seam allowance.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  • Press the seam open.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  • Pin the heart shapes at opposite corners of the background fabric, aligning the corner edges.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  • Thread machine with monofilament or clear thread such as Madeira’s Monofilament thread.
  • Select a bobbin thread that matches the background fabric.
  • Machine stitch shapes to background, using a straight stitch, zigzag, or blind hemstitch.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  •  Baste the heart straight edges to the background fabric along outer edges.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
.2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

Share your 2015 Adventure Quilt Blocks Socially

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If you are on social sites like Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, or Facebook, let all your friends know you are working on The 2015 Adventure Quilt by tagging your post with the hashtag:  #NZBoM.

The hashtag is a searchable “word” associated with an event or activity, which when searched on popular social websites, like Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, and Facebook, will show every single post using that hashtag. Even if you don’t personally know that stitcher, you’ll see her/his progress and a photo. Hashtags are a fun way to network and connect with people who share similar interests.

What would a Quilt Look Like?

As part of this Block of the Month series, included are ideas of what a quilt might look like if you made it with only this month’s block. These quilts are a good way to brainstorm what this single block looks like repeated.

  • This quilt features 35 of February’s Cornered Hearts in alternating colors. Blocks are rotated to create focus flowers in two sizes.
2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template
  • 16 blocks in alternating colors and set in sashing create this unique lap or baby-sized quilt, which draws your eye to the center.

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

  • With a modern twist, the 10 traditional Cornered Hearts quilt blocks come to life floating in white space. An additional five, 6-1/2″ blocks are created with smaller hearts appliquéd. The blocks are set with 6-1/2″ and 12-1/2″ White Tone on Tone fabric squares to create this quilt.

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

Watch more on Trace ‘n Create Quilt Templates—Carefree Curves Collection on Sewing With Nancy part two of Carefree Curves.

2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month by Nancy Zieman/Carefree Curves Template

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In the 2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month series, we’ll be making twelve fun blocks from five different templates/tools: Carefree Curves Template, Dresden Template, Grandmother’s One Patch Template, Lone Star Template, and the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge.

See the 2015 Adventure Quilt Blocks HERE.


Watch for the next block to arrive on the third Saturday of each month!

Bye for now,

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17 Comments

  • Pam Stultz
    February 21, 2015

    Can’t wait to make this block THANK YOU so much. Snowing here so I’ll stay in and sew

  • Carol
    February 21, 2015

    Do I understand correctly that this uses a different template than was used in Block One?

  • Jennifer Fried
    February 21, 2015

    Dear Nancy, I really like this one because it has so many possibilities. Sometimes something so basic can spur the imagination into overdrive with creativity. Thank You for the inspiration. The old sew and sew, Jennifer Fried

  • Bev M
    February 22, 2015

    Unusual. Almost an optical illusion.

  • Connie W
    February 22, 2015

    I am addicted to anything with a heart shape. The template is a genius idea. I made a sewing bucket list for this year only, and the Oliso iron, pinking rotary blade, and Clover’s point turner were on it. This quilt is a serious project to get me going on my bucket list — how convenient. Also, anything modern will fit in nicely with my home decor. Loving it all including the colors.

  • Virginia Hill
    February 22, 2015

    with a spouse in the hospital I missed out on block one. Any way I might be able to catch up?

  • Debbie Jones
    February 22, 2015

    Love the blocks so far. Is each month going to require a different template?

  • Tauna Leathers
    February 22, 2015

    Will we be using the templates more than once in this quilt?

  • Margaret Martin
    February 24, 2015

    I plan to order your book and template for Grand Dresdens so I can make the twirling parasols quilt for a grandaughter. Money is tight. Can that template be used for the January Block of Month?

  • Susan
    March 15, 2015

    Thanks! That makes it a whole lot easier to make this great design.

  • Alberta Graham
    March 22, 2015

    Where can I find this fabric?

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