May 2019 Block of the Month: May Basket Block

2019 Block of the Month Afternoon Picnic May 13

May 2019 Block of the Month: May Basket Block

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2019 Block of the Month—May: “May Basket” 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 April 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 this Month’s “May Basket” Quilt Block (below).

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2019 Block of the Month Afternoon Picnic May 13

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 May PDF

2019 Afternoon Picnic Block of the Month May Planner

Choose the Fabrics

For the New! Summer Picnic 2019 FREE! Block of the Month Series, “May Basket” Quilt Block, select the following fabrics from your Nancy Zieman’s NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack from Riley Blake Designs and aNancy Zieman’s No-Hassle Triangle Gaugeby Clover.

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“May Basket” Block

May basket is another frequently used name for a quilt block. This version combines two sizes of finished triangle blocks: 3-1/2″ and 6-1/2″, giving the block a center focal point.

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

 Cut Fabric for Block

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

  • Cut six 3-1/2″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral
  • Cut three 3-7/8″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral
  • Cut three 3-7/8″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Black Flower
  • Cut one 6-7/8″ square of Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral
  • Cut one 6-7/8″ square of Afternoon Picnic Black Flower
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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)

1. Create six 1/2-square triangle blocks of Blue Floral and Black Flower and two 1/2-square triangles from Blue Floral and Black Flower. Make three block sets of the 3-7/8″ Blue Floral and Black Flower and one 6-7/8″ block set of Blue Floral and Black Flower

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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 from one block to the other.
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  • Rotate block, 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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  • Press seams to darker fabric.
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 Assemble Blocks

  • Layout block following diagram. Rotate squares as necessary.

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Note From Team Nancy

 

 

Only one 1/2-square triangle from the 6-7/8″ combination is needed for the May Basket block.

Join Squares

  • For the top and bottom rows, place squares from the second column onto the first column, right sides together repeat.
  • Clip threads between blocks.
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Note From Team NancyWhen stitching the elements together, first seam the top and bottom rows. Then stitch the remaining blocks in the middle row to make a larger row.

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  • Stitch smaller blocks, then add to the center block.

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  • Press seams open, or press seams to alternate sides.
  • Stitch rows together.

 

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Nancy Zieman’s No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks book shows how to create 12 additional quit 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 com

The Best of Sewing With Nancy TV Show hosted by Nancy Zieman

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

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Giveaway Winner 5 131

The randomly selected winner of a copy of the book Beginning Landscape Quilting from the May 11 blog post is, LoAnn Trowbridge.

Beginning Landscape Quilting Book by Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell from TVs Sewing With Nancy

Her comment is: I have almost finished a landscape wall hanging–it’s of the Fall. I would like to make “Four Seasons! I think I would make spring, summer, fall, then winter! I would love to win this book! Thank you for the opportunity!

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Be sure to check out the 2019 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge!

 

Happy Quilting,

Team Nancy Zieman

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57 Comments

  • Nancy Lewis
    May 18, 2019

    I love your May basket block. I make mug rugs for each month of the year, and use them in my living room, as part of the decorations for the month. This will be perfect for my table!! I could never think of a theme for May.

  • Susan Spiers
    May 18, 2019

    I love this oh so sweet block! A lot of fabric combinations here! Thank you, Susan

  • Pam
    May 18, 2019

    Nancy’s “No Hassle Triangles Quilt Block” Book is great! So many blocks to make so many different quilts! I love it!

  • Carol A Adams
    May 18, 2019

    I love basket squares – going to check out the entire previously published blocks. I used to record Sewing with Nancy and watch it while I exercised in the evening – learned so much from this great lady.

  • Charlotte Brown
    May 18, 2019

    I love the May Basket block and the Afternoon Picnic fabric is just beautiful.

  • BevM
    May 18, 2019

    I like the summery colors of this quilt.

  • Ann West
    May 18, 2019

    The Afternoon Picnic fabric line is so gorgeous. This has been such a fun and easy BOM, and I really enjoy participating in it. The May basket block is so fun. Thanks!

  • MoeWest
    May 18, 2019

    This block is so pretty! I love the fabric combination.

  • Terry
    May 18, 2019

    The basket block is so timeless and the floral fabrics set it off beautifully.

  • Margaret Scott
    May 18, 2019

    I love the Afternoon Picnic fabric. It would make a great picnic blanket perfect for the block of the month quilt.

  • Tammyd
    May 18, 2019

    What a sweet block! I can hardly wait to put it together.

  • Twyla Johnson
    May 18, 2019

    Would love to win the Afternoon Picnic Fabric! Also enjoy appliqués of landscapes. Thank you for the May Basket block!

  • Clovis
    May 18, 2019

    That pop of color really makes it pop.

  • Florence Dupuis
    May 18, 2019

    Love these fabrics.

  • Kathie Davis
    May 18, 2019

    I would love to win this fabric so I can join the BOM.

  • Shirley Clark
    May 18, 2019

    I love this block, and thanks for the tutorial! The fabrics are gorgeous!

  • Cheryl May
    May 18, 2019

    Floral prints are my favorite. Love the bright beautiful colors of the Afternoon Picnic collection

  • Marilyn Dunstan
    May 18, 2019

    Thank you for the directions to sew this block together. They make it look so easy.

  • Barbara Anderson
    May 18, 2019

    Every block is prettier than the month before; it leaves me anxiously waiting for next month’s block. I can’t wait to see to finish this quilt! Thank you.

  • Kathryn
    May 18, 2019

    I would love to win this fabric. It is so summery, Perfect for the May Basket,

  • Carolyn T
    May 18, 2019

    The printable block pattern helped me really see how the block is constructed. The Afternoon Picnic fabrics are terrific!

  • Teri
    May 18, 2019

    This is a wonderful block tutorial in beautiful fabric. Thank you.

  • Pat
    May 18, 2019

    I just love the May basket block. The Afternoon Picnic fabrics selected really make the basket pop. Thanks so much for the clear instructions on block construction. Nancy’s legacy lives on through projects like this.

  • Anne Z
    May 18, 2019

    I love a traditional block made with beautiful fabrics.

  • DebbieW
    May 18, 2019

    When life falls apart, we have to piece it back together, in quilting, we cut up our fabric and put it together…better.

  • Linda
    May 18, 2019

    I love that Nancy’s legacy lives on through these BOM quilts. The chosen fabric is perfect for this summery block!

  • Marylou
    May 18, 2019

    Just love the May Basket block and really -really love the floral background fabric-so bright and cheerful!!

  • Marylou Wahl
    May 18, 2019

    just love the may basket block and the back round fabric is so very gorgeous-so cheerful-just love it!!

  • CAROL
    May 18, 2019

    I LIKE THE MAY BASKET AND COLOR CHOICES.

  • Dixie
    May 18, 2019

    I love the May Basket block and the afternoon picnic fabric.

  • Helen
    May 18, 2019

    Love the May basket. Anxious to get started on it. The fabric is just beautiful. So nice to continue Nancy’s legacy.

  • Lorna
    May 18, 2019

    Would love to win! Thank you for offering this giveaway!

  • Jo Wray
    May 18, 2019

    May Baskets ! Hooray!!! Maypole dances !

  • Donna Pfost
    May 18, 2019

    Love the block design and the fabric, too!! 🙂

  • Barb K
    May 18, 2019

    Such pretty fabrics–would love to win them–and the Basket Block is one I have wanted to try!

  • Anita Phelps
    May 18, 2019

    Love the May Basket pattern. Looks complicated at first, but is actually very simple. Love the fabric, too. Reminds of my childhood bedroom that had a Raggedy Ann and Andy theme.

  • Lillian Klaeger
    May 18, 2019

    I would love this fabric.

  • Bonnye
    May 18, 2019

    The fabric is beautiful.

  • Bonnie
    May 18, 2019

    What a lovely block for May! The fabric is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the great tutorial.

  • Elizabeth
    May 18, 2019

    Such beautiful fabric, would love to have it! Oh the possibilities!

  • Mary Green
    May 18, 2019

    I love the Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral fabric. Would never have thought of using it as a background fabric – it really works!

  • Hannah W
    May 19, 2019

    The basket block is delightful in Nancy’s Afternoon Picnic fabric.

  • Bridget
    May 19, 2019

    The basket block looks great with those fabrics. I really need to get the no hassle triangle gauge!

  • Florence
    May 19, 2019

    A great traditional block made with pretty, cheerful fabrics! I would enjoy making a basket quilt with the Afternoon Picnic fabrics.

  • Lee Ann Wagner
    May 20, 2019

    Love the pretty fabrics. I have always loved gingham and the flower designs look great with the gingham.

  • Susan
    May 20, 2019

    Between the gorgeous Afternoon Picnic fabrics and the May Basket design, a most charming project can emerge. Would be so happy to have a fat quarter pack of that fabric!

  • L Watson
    May 20, 2019

    Lovely fabric to go along with the spring feeling!

  • Margaret C.
    May 20, 2019

    May basket block is so much fun. Love this Summer Picnic fabric collection, too.

  • Mary Schultz
    May 21, 2019

    I’m having so much fun with this year’s Quilt, thank you! I haven’t done this block before, so am excited to try it and see how I can use it in other projects.

  • bethd.
    May 21, 2019

    I love this fabric. could make some quilt blocks with them.

  • Carol
    May 21, 2019

    I like the happy fabrics and could use this prize.

  • Linda Harris
    May 22, 2019

    Love the fabric. Very cheery. Would love to try and make this block. It looks easy to make.

  • Janet Jordan
    May 22, 2019

    Thank y’all for this wonderful pattern, fabric and continuing this BOM tradition!

  • Judy Pierzina
    May 26, 2019

    Love the fabrics. Lots of color combinations.

  • Susan S
    May 28, 2019

    Love the fabric you’ve chosen! This is a wonderful BOM. Thank you.

  • DeAnna S
    May 29, 2019

    Love the colors of Afternoon Picnic! The fabric makes me smile

  • Helen Glover
    June 6, 2019

    I am loving making these blocks. The fabric is so bright and summery….and now that is it summer, perfect to work on! Thanks for the chance to win them!

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