January 2019 Block of the Month: Nancy’s Spool

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January 2019 Block of the Month: Nancy’s Spool

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Afternoon Picnic—Summer Picnic

2019 Block of the Month January: Nancy’s Spool

Introducing the first of 12 blocks for the New! Afternoon Picnic—Summer Picnic, Nancy’s Spool. This block is originally featured in Nancy Zieman’s own book, No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks along with Nancy Zieman’s No-Hassle Triangle Gauge by Clover. Team Nancy Zieman thinks this is a great start to the new year and new block of the month!

Dreamy thoughts of warm summer afternoons are the inspiration for Nancy Zieman’s gorgeous NEW! fabric collection. Pretty pale prints honor delicate blooming flowers that arrive only in the warm sunny days of summer. A sprinkling of flower petals adorns soft floral coordinates. Tonal prints read as solids yet showcase floral elegance. Subtle placement of a few white dots brings playfulness while black floral prints add drama. The addition of gingham prints are the perfect compliment and add a playfulness to this sweet floral collection. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon picnic on a warm sunny day while surrounded by the beauty and splendor of summer’s delicate blooms.

Each month, we will feature one block design. The blocks are created using Nancy Zieman’s NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack  from Riley Blake Designs (*18″ x 22″ fabric rectangles) plus border fabrics. Follow along as we demonstrate how to create January’s block, Nancy’s Spool.

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Earlier this month, Team Nancy Zieman introduced the New! 2019 Summer Picnic Block of the Month Series. Join the New! Summer Picnic 2019 Block of the Month Series, anytime, by viewing the supply listing in the January 5th NZP Blog Posting.

 

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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 January PDF

2019 Block of the Month Afternoon Picnic January

Choose the Fabrics

 

For the Afternoon Picnic—Summer Picnic, Nancy’s Spool 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.

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Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal, Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral, Afternoon Picnic Blue Gingham and Afternoon Picnic Red Flower

Nancy’s Spool

Instructions: (Each block is a 12″ finished square. Finished quilt measures approximately 44-1/2″ x 57-1/2″)

1. Create a modified 16-patch block with two different sizes of finished 1/2-square triangle fabric combinations: 3-1/2″ and 6-1/2″.

Cut Fabric for Block

  •  Cut four 3-7/8″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral

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  • Cut two 3-7/8″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Blue Gingham

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  • Cut one 3-7/8″ square of Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal
  • Cut one 3-7/8″ square of Afternoon Picnic Red Flower

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  • Cut one 6-7/8″ square of Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal
  • Cut one 6-7/8″ square of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral

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 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)

  • Make two 3-7/8″ block sets of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Blue Gingham
  •  Create four 1/2-square triangle blocks of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Blue Gingham

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  • Make one 3-7/8″ block set of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal
  • Create two 1/2-square triangle blocks of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal

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  • Make one 3-7/8″ block set of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Red Flower
  • Create two 1/2-square triangle blocks of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Red Flower

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  • Make one 6-7/8″ block set of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal
  • Create two 1/2-square triangle blocks of Afternoon Picnic Cream Floral and Afternoon Picnic Blue Tonal

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  • Mark each block set diagonally from corner to corner, using a fabric marking pen and ruler.
  • For greatest accuracy, use a No-Hassle Triangle Gauge. The left side of the gauge is designed to create the 3-1/2″ HST blocks.
  • Depress the button on the sliding portion of the gauge and move to the 3-1/2″ HST icon on the left side of the gauge for the 3-7/8″ squares. Depress the button on the sliding portion of the gauge and move to the 6-1/2″ HST icon on the left side of the gauge for the 6-7/8″ square.
  • Place gauge on the block set, corner to corner. Match corner marks of gauge with corner of block sets. Mark fabric through center of gauge with a fine-point, fabric-marking pen.
Note From Team Nancy Zieman    The advantage of using the No-Hassle Triangle Gauge is accuracy. It’s easy to double check that the block set fits within the confines of the gauge. If the block set extends beyond or is shorter, trim or cut another block.

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Stitch Half-Square Triangle Blocks

  • Attach a 1/4″ Patchwork/Quilting Foot to your machine.
  • Set machine for a straight stitch, 2.0–2.5 mm in length.
  • Align foot along one side of the center marked line; stitch a scant 1/4″ from center marked line. Do not cut the threads.
  • Kiss the next block set to the stitched block and chain stitch from one block to the other.
  • Clip threads between chain stitched blocks. Rotate blocks 180-degrees.
  • Align foot along second side of center marked line; stitch. Clip threads between chain stitched blocks.

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  • With a rotary cutter, mat, and ruler, cut the blocks apart along centerline markings.

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  • Press seam allowances toward the darker fabric.
  • Create a total of ten HST units.

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 Construct The Blocks

Arrange the Blocks

2. Lay out Nancy’s Spool block as follows rotate squares as necessary.

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3. Join squares to form a block.

  • Place the 3-1/2″ squares from upper right and lower left column, right sides together.
  • Chain stitch from one block set to the next. Clip threads between blocks.
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  • Press seams open, or press seams to alternate sides.
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  • Stitch rows together to create two 6-1/2″ squares upper left and lower right.
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  • Press seams open, or press seams to alternate sides.

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  • Stitch squares, right sides together

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  • Press seams open, or press seams to alternate sides.

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  • Stitch columns together

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  • Press seam to one side.

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The No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks book shows exactly how to create this block and 11 others. For best results, use the No-Hassle Triangle Gauge.

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Watch No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.

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For a chance to be the random winner of a Nancy Zieman’s NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack, please leave a comment below.

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Giveaway Winner 5 132

The randomly selected winner of a copy of the book Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares from Nancy’s Notions, is Jacqueline Samford.

Sew Simple with Rectangles and Squares, a new 3-part Sewing With Nancy series

Her comment is: You know, I could use plastic bins for organizing….but since when does plastic have personality?
We are colorists! We choose the look and feel of fabric because it feeds our need to create something of real value.
These fabric bin ideas are inspiring us to do what we love! Great ideas!

 

Happy Sewing,

Team Nancy Zieman

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58 Comments

  • Sharon Kirby
    January 19, 2019

    Love the colours used for this quilt and the fabrics are very reminiscent of a simpler time. Very pretty combination.

  • Ann West
    January 19, 2019

    The fabrics sing to me – calling me to the outdoors with all the beautiful color of the flowers and the trees and the sky. What a great BOM for 2019!

  • Cindy Elia
    January 19, 2019

    The colors and flowers bring a much needed feel of spring in the midst of the barren winter landscape.

  • Marylou
    January 19, 2019

    I agree with Ann and Sharon the colors of the fabric are just fantastic-so bright and cheery. Love the spool block too-a great BOM for sure -thank you so much!!

  • Susan Spiers
    January 19, 2019

    I love this color combination! So pretty as a Spring welcoming to look forward to – simple, but elegant! Thank you, Susan

  • Sandra C
    January 19, 2019

    Reds and blues have always been favorites of mine. The dots and florals are some of my favorite patterns. These fabrics are winners as far as I’m concerned and starting with Nancy’s spool is a great tribute to her.

  • Linda
    January 19, 2019

    Beautiful fabric – I can see the summer flowers and colors coming already.

  • Carol Netzler
    January 19, 2019

    The fabric is bright and cheerful. What a breath of Spring!

  • Beverly
    January 19, 2019

    What a fun collection! Perfect for a sampler quilt made of fun blocks.

  • Nell
    January 19, 2019

    A great quilt and great fabrics! Just what I needed to see on a winter day.

  • Beverly
    January 19, 2019

    It would be great to have the same fabric to use. Looks like summer to cheer one now in the winter.

  • MoeWest
    January 19, 2019

    These are beautiful summery fabrics! I’ve always liked the spool block.

  • Noreen
    January 19, 2019

    A beautiful quilt! I love the vintage quilt stack colors, too.

  • Pat
    January 19, 2019

    I would love to make this beautiful block as it reminds me of Nancy and her love of sharing her skills with the world. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

  • Melissa J AHLERS
    January 19, 2019

    Looking forward to making this quilt with all of you.

  • Rebecca Monnin
    January 19, 2019

    The gingham and flowers patterns together suggest carefree moments such as would be experienced at a picnic! Vivid colors hint at energy–let the games begin! Potato salad and fried chicken, anyone? Yes, please!

  • Bonnye
    January 19, 2019

    I love the beautiful colors in the quilt.

  • Linda Janovitz
    January 19, 2019

    What is the amount of the different fabrics we would need for this beautiful quilt. I don’t think it’s the fat quarter bundle.

    Thank You,
    Linda

  • Sharon
    January 19, 2019

    Love the fabric .. first block looks like fun to make.

  • Carol R
    January 19, 2019

    These fabrics are lovely. Nancy’s Spool is a tribute block to the many enjoyable hours watching “Sewing with Nancy”.

  • Janet johnson
    January 19, 2019

    Oh these fabrics are wonderful. Makes me think of Spring and Summer. They are so bright and cheery. The quilt is perfect for draping over the bench on the front porch, grab a drink and a good book … delightful.

  • Kathryn Englebretsen
    January 19, 2019

    Love these fabrics. So sunny and bright.

  • Teri
    January 19, 2019

    Can’t wait to get started choosing fabrics and stitching.

  • Susan T
    January 19, 2019

    So glad the quilt blocks start with one designed by Nancy. Nice tribute. Thank you.

  • Jo Wray
    January 19, 2019

    I always like your careful directions.

  • Tammy W
    January 19, 2019

    The fabric reminds me of the type of fabric my grandmother sewed with..

  • Gayle Shumaker
    January 19, 2019

    Love the fabrics. When I click on the link for the PDF of the block all I’m getting is the block diagram. Is there not going to be a PDF of each block?

  • Karen
    January 19, 2019

    I really like the fabrics but will need to get some other things paid like taxes before I can buy them. Thanks

  • Linda H
    January 19, 2019

    Love the colors. They are so bright and cheery.

  • Marilyn Logan
    January 19, 2019

    I am anxious to start the new quilt this year. I have made all of the previous years quilts and treasure each one.

  • Michelle Hall
    January 19, 2019

    Beautiful collection of fabric as always. This looks like it will be a fun quilt

  • Peg Cox
    January 20, 2019

    The fabric prints compliment each other very well with a springy look and combined together they look fantastic in Nancy’s spool block.

  • Anne Z.
    January 20, 2019

    These fabrics have me dreaming of summer and all the beautiful quilts which can be created from them. Nature, especially flowers, are an inspiration for many of my quilts.

  • Clovis
    January 20, 2019

    Very nice summer fabric for a quilt.

  • Shirley Clark
    January 20, 2019

    Love, love these fabrics and the pattern. This is a great tutorial to save!

  • Barbara Ferguson
    January 21, 2019

    Hi, wanting to print out instructions, but your link to a pdf has us print the entire posting for this block. Is there a pdf with just the cutting requirements and piecing instructions without all those photos? Thank you 🙂

  • Bonnie
    January 21, 2019

    What lovely fabric! I am looking forward to all the 2019 BOM tutorials. Thank you for sharing this great project.

  • Donna W
    January 22, 2019

    These fabrics remind me of a wonderful day at the park, having a picnic lunch and relaxing.

  • Susan
    January 23, 2019

    The color and design of the fabrics express joy and coupled with the block design of Nancy’s Spool invite you to sit on a homemade quilt at a picnic!

  • Julie Kopp
    January 23, 2019

    Using your great instructions, I started and finished the first block of this quilt. It went together very easily and looks like the picture.
    I’m looking forward to the block next month.

  • Beth Owen
    January 24, 2019

    I am thinking of taking part in this block of the month. I would love to win the fat quarter stack!!
    Thank you for the opportunity!

  • Mary Jane
    January 24, 2019

    This winter has been so very cold and looking at this beautiful collection definitely puts me in a summer state of mind. The first block has me hooked and I cannot wait for the next one, this is going to be a stunning quilt! Thank you

  • Anne Scott
    January 24, 2019

    I absolutely love these prints and the colors! I love 1930’s prints and these are reminiscent of those. Nancy would love them, too!

  • Margie Miller
    January 24, 2019

    I learned to quilt with a quilt along on line. This has such pretty fabrics and colors, especially the floral – so light and airy. Love them and can’t wait to start.

  • Lorraine Alves
    January 25, 2019

    The fabric collection is beautiful. The colors and patterns would make a lovely quilt for a young girl’s bed.

  • K
    January 26, 2019

    Pretty fabrics, light and airy. Lovely collection for a summer quilt to take along on a picnic!

  • Cynthia Fletcher
    February 1, 2019

    On what date of the month are new blocks released? Love the instructions, very easy to follow. Thank you

  • Clara Chandler
    February 2, 2019

    Pretty block to start the BOM! I love the colors and prints in the collection. Thank you for the sample block sheet…great for coloring fabric choices before cutting the fabric.

  • Marilyn Schroeder
    February 4, 2019

    I love the pretty summer colors. Would love to make a happy summer quilt like this

  • Indria Pless
    February 6, 2019

    I am a newby quilter! This block uses all the “beginner blocks” that I learned last month. I look forward to each months’ blocks as I build on my new beginner quilting skills! Thanks for the detailed instructions 🙂

  • Teresa Cole
    March 13, 2019

    I Love Nancy … Awesome Legacy …. I am would love to do block of month ….do you sale the kit with fabic ….I AM WANTING TO DO THIS BLOCK PAPER FOUNDTIONS

  • Saundra St.Pierre
    April 5, 2019

    Can’t wait to see this one finished!!!

  • Kristy Loghry
    August 23, 2019

    Hi, I’m just now starting this Mystery and I have a question. When you say that the finished block is 12″, does that mean BEFORE it’s put together when the entire quilt is finished? Or, is it 12 1/2″ now and 12″ once assembled with the other blocks. Thank you…

  • Beryl Rasmussen
    September 21, 2019

    I love the summery prints!

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