2016-2017 Block Exchange

One of the recent movements in the quilting world is quilts made with all solid fabric.  Have you ever thought you may like to give this a try, but don't have the stash required.  Participate in this Block Exchange you will have the opportunity to step into the wonderful world of quilting with all solid fabric.

Pat Alfredson and Mary Mazzuchi present Mt. Vernon's 2016 Block Exchange—6” Bow Tie Blocks. Participating members will swap blocks at the December Luncheon. 

You may swap 1, 2, 3, 4 or more sets, but EACH set you make should be a different “tie” Kona Cotton solid fabric color for the tie portion.  The background fabric must be Kona Shadow.

A set consists of 18 blocks.  The more sets you swap, the larger your quilt. 2 sets = small quilt (36x36); 4 sets = a crib size quilt (48x54) and 6 sets = lap size (54x72)

For each set of blocks that you swap, you need these fabrics:

1/2 yd. Kona Cotton Solid color fabric for the 'Ties'  - not a neutral or black or white

1/3 yd. Kona Cotton Solid -color Shadow fabric for 'Background'  

Click HERE to printable instructions for the bow tie block.

To help you get started, we have purchased the required Kona Shadow background fabric. The cost for one yard of the Kona Shadow is $4.85. We also have 1/2 yard cuts of color fabric available at $3.50 per half yard if you need color fabric too for the ties. If you wish to pay by check please make the check out to Mt Vernon Quilters Unlimited and if you wish to pay by cash the exact change would be appreciated. The cost includes all taxes.