October 2019 Block of the Month: Night Vision Quilt Block

2019 BOM Afternoon Picnic October Night Vision

October 2019 Block of the Month: Night Vision Quilt Block

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2019 BOM Afternoon Picnic October Night Vision

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).

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2019 BOM Afternoon Picnic October Night Vision

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

2019 Block of the Month Afternoon Picnic Summer Picnic October Night Vision


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.

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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″)

Note From Team Nancy

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.
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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)


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.

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  • 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.

No Hassle Triangle Gauge

 

  • 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.

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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.

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  • Rotate blocks 180 degrees, stitch along other side of center mark.

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  • Cut blocks apart along center markings with a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat.
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  • Open blocks and press seams to darker fabric.
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Assemble Blocks

  • Layout block following diagram. Rotate squares as necessary.
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • Place top row onto middle row, right sides together, and stitch rows together. Press seams open or to one side.

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  • Place bottom row onto middle row, right sides together, and stitch rows together to create complete block. Press seams open or to one side.

2019 BOM Afternoon Picnic October Night Vision

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.

How to make 1/2-square triangles by Nancy Zieman

 

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

Watch Sewing With Nancy online at Nancy Zieman dot comThe Best of Sewing With Nancy TV Show hosted by Nancy Zieman Nancy Zieman Productions The Blog Giveaway

For a chance to win Nancy Zieman’s New! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack please leave a comment below.

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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.

No Hassle Triangle Gauge1Her 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!

 2019 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge Hosted by Nancy Zieman Productions

Enter the NEW! 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Fall Sewing Challenges!

Join the 2019 NZP Table Runner Sewing Challenge by stitching a table runner and showcasing your sewing and quilting talents. Table runner entries may be any color palette, feature any sewing, quilting, or machine embroidery techniques, and must be a size that fits on a kitchen or dining table—use your imagination! Find challenge details in the October 1st NZP Blog Posting.
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Nancy Zieman Productions I Sew For Fun Kids' Sewing Challenge Badge 2019All 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.

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether youve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or youre planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

Happy Quilting!

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41 Comments

  • Carol Netzler
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    I love these fabrics, but I love that you all keep this blog going. It has such great information and tutorial help.

  • Marylou Wahl
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    I love the October block and I love the fabric used. I will be using this block for my next quilt.

  • Beverly
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    Love the colors in this block!

  • Susan
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    The fabric selection in the Afternoon Picnic pack is lovely. I see the fabric selection in a table runner.

  • Bev Bolduc Aldridge
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    At first, I thought those were flying geese blocks! That’s so much easier with half square triangles!

  • Cynthia
    October 19, 2019

    Beautiful fabrics for a beautiful block; looking forward to trying this one! Thank you!

  • Bonnie K
    October 19, 2019

    Those colors really pop. Just found the quilt along. Gotta get started!

  • Carolyn T
    October 19, 2019

    Love, love the night vision block! Color choices and pattern together are exquisite.

  • Kathryn Englebretsen
    October 19, 2019

    I love this fabric collection and would love to win the fat quarter collection.

  • Clovis
    October 19, 2019

    The Night Vision colors go so well together.

  • Teri
    October 19, 2019

    I’ve been following the bom but haven’t been able to do any sewing. I like October block by itself even.

  • Judy
    October 19, 2019

    I love the combination of fabrics in this block.

  • Jennifer J
    October 19, 2019

    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
    October 19, 2019

    Thanks for another lovely block for this BOM! This quilt is going to be so pretty!

  • Barb K
    October 19, 2019

    Beautiful blue and white block–would love to win the fabric pack!!

  • Ann West
    October 19, 2019

    Beautiful block – what a great quilt this will be. I just love the fabric.

  • DebbieW
    October 19, 2019

    Night Vision, a calming fabric selection.

  • Jade
    October 19, 2019

    Love love love the colors in the Afternoon Picnic collection…just imagine the possibilities?!!!

  • Lillian K
    October 19, 2019

    The fabrics are beautiful – I would enjoy using these fabrics in a project.

  • Diane Putzer
    October 19, 2019

    What a pretty square!

  • Hannah W
    October 20, 2019

    What a striking block!

  • Linda H
    October 20, 2019

    Love the block. Looks very easy to put together. The fabrics make it pop.

  • Bonnie
    October 20, 2019

    Love the Night Vision block! The striking color combination and easy block construction make this a great project for quilters.

  • DeAnna S
    October 20, 2019

    Pretty block. Love the color combinations!

  • Mary chevalier
    October 21, 2019

    Love the colors in this block,and sew easy to put togather.

  • Darlene Stolle
    October 21, 2019

    I love this fabric and it would make a beautiful runner.

  • Janet
    October 21, 2019

    What a striking quilt block. The colors are so vibrant. And you all make it look so easy. Thanks

  • Marilyn Dunstan
    October 21, 2019

    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!

  • Julie Kill
    October 22, 2019

    The color pattern for this block is the Best! Love this block~
    I am going to make a pillow top from it~
    Thanks as always for keeping the Tradition alive!

  • Bonnye
    October 22, 2019

    This block would be perfect for table runner. Just what I was looking for.

  • Helen Hullman
    October 28, 2019

    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.

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