AFTERNOON DELIGHT--Month 11

The end is in sight! As you are getting all your blocks done, you are probably thinking about the layout for your blocks.

In the Month 12 instructions, Sue writes about the "circular" applique blocks and the "X" applique blocks. That was when I realized they were made like that--on purpose. Remember, my sample quilt was made start to finish in 5 weeks--with the help of my Sunday Sew and Sews.

Here is Sue's original quilt. She placed the circular and X blocks in alternating positions. And I am sure she worked with her fabric choices as she decided which to place where:

When it came time to lay out my blocks, I used Sue's as a guide--you have to start somewhere, right? Then I moved blocks as I needed to based on fabric choices. Even if you used the Kit Fabrics that I used, your blocks will be different and you may want to lay yours out differently from mine:

There is no right or wrong way to lay out the blocks. The way  that makes you happy is the right way. So decide what you like, take a PHOTO, then ask your family and friends for their suggestions, if you must. I guarantee they will want to move things around--so the photo you took will allow you to correct their changes. It's your quilt, you decide.

If you have stuck with the monthly instructions, there are a few Double 9 Patches to finish. If you charged through them, you can move directly to the last of the applique blocks.

This month brings more applique blocks and there are 6 of them! I often wish I could ask Sue why--why are there 6 now when there were only 2 each month for the past few months? Sue was a very fast quiltmaker--making 6 applique blocks in one month was a snap for her. Not for everyone, though.

Here are my applique blocks for this month:

Block 31--notice how the maker centered the design on top of the fabric so the center circle is perfectly placed--fussy cutting at its' finest! Sue suggests you omit the center hole if you find it too challenging.

Block 32

Block 33

                                                                    

Block 34

Block 35--if you want the swirls to go in the opposite direction, print the pattern in reverse

Block 36--Tip in the pattern says to sew 4 squares together before cutting out the entire design

Next month, the last 4 applique blocks will be revealed and  you will be on your way to assembling your quilt!

And, today, November 1, 2020, the 2021 Block of the Month quilt will be revealed on Facebook Live at 1 pm PST. Be sure to tune in to see it--it is such an amazing quilt and very different from this!

Let's quilt.

Barbara