Quilt Sew-a-Long 1930s Style

 I am preparing to run a Block of the Week sew-a-long and I would love you to join me!

 

 

What's involved?  

The sew-a-long is based on traditional blocks from the 1930s. Everyone is familiar with the Kansas City Star newspaper that printed a patchwork pattern every week. The KC Star was certainly the first and the longest running pattern publisher, but did you know that there were dozens of syndicated columns with hundreds of newspapers also publishing patterns?  That is the inspiration for this sew-a-long.

 Each 6-inch block will be accompanied by some historic information, a picture of the original pattern from the newspapers of the 1930s, and a pattern with basic instructions.  The blocks can all be made with rotary cutting and a sewing machine.  Although the theme is 1930s you can use any combination of cotton prints that you like.  Start with your stash, you may not need to buy any material at all!

This is the suggested layout for the finished quilt.  It's a small quilt, 46 by 52 inches, so it's great as a lap rug for a favorite person.  

an artist's impression

 

 

How does it work?

There will be 30 different blocks in all.  You will receive by email two blocks each week starting September 1st 2023, so the sew-a-long will run until the middle of December.  You can share your progress via Instagram if you wish.  

There is no charge for the sew-a-long.  However, if you  wish to make a contribution to the costs involved you will have the chance to donate when you sign up with your email.

 

Where do I join?

Right here.  You will need to signup with your email address, just click on the link.

 

Take me to the signup form 

 

Any questions?  Either comment below or try my new email twobitspatches@gmail.com.

 

 

This Week's 1930s Block - Straight to Your Inbox

If you follow me on Facebook  you already know about the daily 1930s block.  Block #250 Little Boy's Britches was shared today - hurray! - and there are more to come.

 

Day 246 - Dresden Plate Quilt - This dainty block, the Dresden Plate, is pieced of twenty different prints and appliqued on a plain block fourteen inches square. A pillow top in this design may be made any size desired, or it may be used for chair pads. A silk design may be applied upon woolen blocks if one cares to use these fabrics. The many uses of this block is one of tests of the homemakers' ingenuity. In small motifs it may be the corner decoration of bedroom curtains or a single block may be the front of a child's scrapbook with the name in the center.

Kansas City Star, September 2, 1931.

 

Now it's time for something new! 

 

My new project is This Week's 1930s Block and it arrives as an email link to any email address.  There will be photos of the block with  background information.  Also included is a six-inch pattern of the block so you can recreate it is you like.  No cost and you can cancel when you like. The signup form is below:

Yes please! Add me to the list!

 

Don't delay - the first block Little Beech Tree is waiting for you!