Concession Stand for November Quilt Block Mania

Let's go to shopping! This month's Quilt Block Mania theme is Market/Shop. I took that as buying treats, specifically treats found at a Concession Stand while visiting the beach.

Of course, there are many ways to interpret Market/Shop - just look at all the block offerings this month!

Visit the following designers to download November's free block and please, thank them for their generosity!

Money Themed Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Pet Shop by Patchwork Breeze
Quilt Shop by Crafty Staci
Santa's Toy Shop by Inquiring Quilter
Market Bag by Scrapdash
Concession Stand by QuiltFabrication
Wedding Bells by Patti's Patchwork
Lucky Clover Quilt Block by Brown Bird Designs
GIft Card by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts
Flower Shop by Cristy Fincher
Pinching Pennies by Elizabeth DeCroos
Gift Bag by Oh Kaye Quilting
Ice Cream Cart by Appliques Quilts and More
Market Stall selling Gifts by Victoria Peat
Bag Lady Market Bag by Around the Bobbin

Now on to my Concession Stand block. This one is a modification of the Concession Stand block in my Beach Boardwalk quilt. The original is on the left, the modified version, this month's Concession Stand, on the right.

The roof has changed, and there's popcorn available in the new Concession Stand. For one block, grab the necessary fat quarters and little scraps of fabric for applique. The difficulty level for this block is for the confident beginner, who is comfortable working with angles and applique. 

Concession Stand is a free download pattern until November 4. In downloading the pattern, you agree to not share the file with others, but direct them to the QuiltFabrication.com/Concession Stand post - thank you! Now go ahead and click on the download button below for the PDF file. 

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Chocolate Roll for October Quilt Block Mania

Need a little pick-me-up while stitching? Maybe a piece of candy? Then reach for an all time favorite, a Chocolate Roll.

That's right - this month's Quilt Block Mania theme is sweets. Just look at all those choices!

Visit the following designers to download October's free block and thank them for their sweet generosity!

Donut Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Swirly Lollipop by Patchwork Breeze
Caramel Apples by Crafty Staci
Scrappy Cookie by Katie Mae Quilts
Gingerbread People by Inquiring Quilter
Sweet Hearts by Scrapdash
Chocolate Roll by QuiltFabrication
Salt Water Taffy by Patti's Patchwork
Sugar Skull Quilt Block by Brown Bird Designs
Lollipop Bear by Colette Belt Designs
Chocolate Box by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts
Let them Eat Cake
Yummy Yummy
Banana Split by Appliques Quilts and More
Sweet Slice by Cristy Fincher

Now, back to my Chocolate Roll block. Looks a lot like a Tootsie Roll, right? And you probably expected me to say 'then reach for a Tootsie Roll' instead of Chocolate Roll. I certainly used a Tootsie Roll as my inspiration, but because of the trademark name, I really can't name my block after Tootsie Rolls. But you can go ahead and call it that!

The Chocolate Roll block is a re-do of one of the candies featured in my Penny Candy block pattern, currently available in my Etsy shop. That pattern also includes fun and creative quilt layout ideas for the candy pieces - the blocks are quite versatile! 

Heck, one of those candy pieces made its way in my Halloween Candy table runner. Really, what would the world be without candy???

Luckily, you can make (devour?) as many Chocolate Roll blocks as you want cause they're really easy to assemble. Perfect for the beginning quilter! For one block, grab the necessary fat quarters. To make enough to fill a candy dish, I suggest stocking up on yardage!

Chocolate Roll block is available as part of my Penny Candy block pattern. Feel free to add a border to make it a twelve in finished block as shown for Quilt Block Mania. 

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Go Kart for September Quilt Block Mania

The flags are waving and I'm speeding to the finish line in this snazzy red Go Kart!

Transportation is the September Quilt Block Mania theme - just look at all the fun ways to get around!

Follow the links below for the transportation blocks seen above. Now that the free time period is over, each designer will let you know where to find them.

Train Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Hot Air Balloon by Patchwork Breeze
Bronco by Crafty Staci
Amish Buggy by Inquiring Quilter
Wagon Wheel by Scrapdash
Go Kart by QuiltFabrication
Set Sail by Patti's Patchwork
I heart racing by Brown Bird Designs
Scooter Bear by Colette Belt Designs
Flip Flops by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts
Appliques Quilts and More
Bicycle FPP Block by Julia Wachs Designs
Deep Blue See by Epida Studio
Jeep Quilt Block by Oh Kaye Quilting
"Hippie"mobile / Magic Bus
Gone Camping by Cristy Fincher

I had a blast designing this fun Go Kart block! Once again, it involves foundation paper piecing and is suited for those very comfortable with the technique. Here it is, ready to zoom!

The Go Kart block block pattern will be back soon, possible part of a whole fleet - I'll keep you posted!

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Lipstick for August Quilt Block Mania

Accessories! It's all about the accessories!

Yes, that's the August theme for Quilt Block Mania. I've chosen lipstick as a go-to accessory, definitely one that every women carries around, whether to add some color or just help dry lips. My Lipstick block features three colors: red, pink, and dark magenta. Any one of those is sure to please!

Now, accessories means different things to different people, which is why we have quite the range of blocks for this month - have a look!

Download them for free in August by following each designers link, then have fun making your quilt.

Santa's Belt by Carolina Moore
Bracelet Quilt Block by Patchwork Breeze
Boot by Crafty Staci
Seam Rippers by Inquiring Quilter
Bow Tie Quilt Block by Scrapdash
Lipstick by QuiltFabrication
Favorite Bow by Brown Bird Designs
City Bear by Colette Belt Designs
Summer Hat by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts
Lingerie by Appliques Quilts and More
Necklace by Slightly Biased Quilts
Quilted Tote Bag by Cristy Fincher
Yes, M'Lady by Epida Studio
ZipZip Purse by Oh Kaye Quilting
Nail Your Style by Orange Blossom QDS

My Lipstick block features foundation paper piecing but is simple enough for a confident beginner to learn. There is a bit of pinning required to make sure the black and gold pieces balance correctly, but otherwise, it's a pretty easy block. I even made it up!

The Lipstick block is no longer free but it is available in my Etsy shop - go get your glam on!

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Pop Top or Longneck Block for March Quilt Block Mania

Welcome! Make yourself comfortable and feel free to grab a drink - do you prefer a Pop Top or Longneck?

When the theme of 'drinks' came up for this month, I immediately thought of our favorite BBQ party song - Drinking Again by Luke Bryan. In the song, he describes all sorts of reasons for having another drink, with 'pop top and longneck' as part of the song's refrain. To my surprise, this month's creative quilt block designers came up with a wide variety of drinks to satisfy that desire to drink again. Maybe they were channeling the song too. Take a look - there are 27 'drink' themed blocks this month!

And here's the list of the creators behind these refreshing beverages - be sure to thank them for serving up some delicious refreshments this month!

Champagne Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Martini by Crafty Staci
You Shake Me Up
Scrappy Mug by Katie Mae Quilts
Pina Colada by Appliques Quilts and More
Cosmopolitan by Inquiring Quilter
Cups and Saucers
Bubble Tea by Inflorescence Designs
Beer Pong by Patti's Patchwork
Perfect Flying Geese
Bear Loves Cocoa by Colette Belt Designs
Coffee Bean by Sewistry
Sip & Stitch by Happy Hour Stitches
I'm a LIttle Teapot
Bit too Much by Epida Studio
Tupperware Pitcher by Cristy Fincher
Ice Cubes by Create with Claudia
Cherry by Slightly Biased Quilts
Tea for Me by Craftapalooza Designs
French Press by Oh Kaye Quilting
Sew Fresh FPP Block by San Diego Sewn
Cheerwine by Emerald Falls Quilts
Release the Kraken by Art Quilts by Design
But First Coffee by Paleofish Designs
Margarita by Sallys Sewing Circle
Iced Lemonade by Patchwork Breeze

Though Pop Top or Longneck looks complicated, it's really quite easy to put together. The stitch and flip technique is used to advantage, along with straight line seams - it's perfect for the beginner quilter. One could even add some embroidery on the labels. So grab some fat quarters or scraps and get to making your own 12" x 12" finished block!

The free period is over for Pop Top and Longneck, though you can find the pattern in my Etsy Shop.

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Quilt Maker for Quilt Block Mania February 2024

This month the Quilt Block Mania theme is 'maker'. And how better to express that than with a quilt block???

For fun, I put Quilt Maker into a 4x6 quilt layout, rotating blocks in each row, to come up with this:

Quite a striking quilt, don't you think? 

Of course, that's what you can make with my block. But it may be just as fun to combine with the other 'maker' blocks made by various quilt designers.

Here's where you can find those blocks:

Gear Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Hammer by Patchwork Breeze
Canning Jars by Crafty Staci
Rotary Cutter by Katie Mae
Cricut Maker by Appliques Quilts and More
Spool and Bobbins by Inquiring Quilter
Music Maker by Scrapdash
Variegated Thread by EvaPaige Quilt Designs
Pretty Spools by Sew Worthy Mama
Pottery by Inflorescence Designs
Quilt Maker by QuiltFabrication
Maker block by Patti's Patchwork
Heart Hand by Brown Bird Designs
Quilting Bear by Colette Belt Designs
My Favorite Things by Robin Kinley Designs, Etc.
Cross Stitch Block by Slightly Biased Quilts
Paint Palette by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts
Sewing Friends by Epida Studio
Make My Mark by Cristy Fincher
I Love to Make quilt block by Victoria Peat
Rainbow Glimmers by Craftapalooza Designs
Sweetgrass Basket by Emerald Falls Quilts
Maker Block: Sewing Machine by Oh Kaye Quilting
Pincushion by Flowerdog+Co
Painters Tools FPP by Amanda Harris

Quilt Maker is so easy to put together - it's perfect for the beginner quilter. A few four-patch blocks and half square triangles (hst's) are all it takes. As usual, fat quarters make one 12" x 12" finished block.

                                      

Sorry, the Quilt Maker block is no longer available - it may come back at another time.

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Gift Boxes for January Quilt Block Mania

Happy New Year! It's time to party and it just so happens 'party' is the theme for the January 2024 Quilt Block Mania! 

For me, January is my birth month, and this year is a milestone year. To help celebrate and make me feel special, I've created some Gift Boxes!

What's inside is anyone's guess though they sure are festive! Pair this block up with any of the other special party themed blocks for a very happy quilt!

Here's the list of where you can find this month's party themed freebies - get them now before they disappear! And be sure to thank the designers for their generous creativity!

Party Crown Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Party Bear by Colette Belt Designs
Folded Napkins by Patchwork Breeze
Confetti Horn by Crafty Staci
Celebrate Letters by Tamarinis
Ballons & Streamers by Appliques Quilts and More
Happy New Year by Inquiring Quilter
Fiesta Block by Ships & Violins
Sparkler by Inflorescence
Gift Boxes by QuiltFabrication
Party Glam by Patti's Patchwork
Cheers by Robin Kinley Designs
Free Disco Ball Block @ Slightly Biased Quilts
Cake by tourmaline Thyme Quilts
Fireworks by Cristy Fincher
Pinata by Flowerdog+Co
Dressed for the Occasion by Epida Studio

Gift Boxes is one of the first blocks I've put prints in the mock up display, which makes this a very cheerful block - it's just too cute! And so easy to put together - it's perfect for the beginner quilter. As usual, for one block, fat quarters are all that's needed for the 12" x 12" finished block.

The Gift Boxes block is available at Etsy - just click on the link!

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Snowy Forest for December Quilt Block Mania

How better to wrap up the year with a Snowy Forest quilt block? 

Thanks to the Quilt Block Mania 'forest' theme this month, I went with snow to make it a perfect block for December. 

Take a look at all the other 'forest' themed blocks from my quilt designer friends.

These are free for December 2023. After that, the designers reserve the rights to continue to offer them for free or as a paid pattern. So get them while they last!

Owl by Carolina Moore
Silent Witness by Inquiring Quilter
Forest by Inflorescense Designs
Forest Tree by Scrap Dash
Bear Paw by Epida Studio
Snowy Forest by QuiltFabrication
The Grove by Patti's Patchwork
Mushroom by Penny Spool Quilts
Reindeer by Crafty Staci
Christmas Tree Farm
Enchanted Forest by Sew Worthy Mama
Wolves by Paleofish Designs
Fat Bear Week by Sallys Sewing Circle
Chipmunk by Katie Mae Quilts
Fox by Appliques and More
Heart of Oak by Flowerdog+Co
Snowman by Colette Belt Designs
Mountain Forest by Oh Kaye Quilting
Starry Sky by Patchwork Breeze

In order to easily deal with the angles in my Snowy Forest block, foundation piecing is required. It's pretty easy to make the trees and the snow, with 5-6 pieces each. And again, fat quarters and foundation paper are all that's needed to make one block. I just love how the snow banks turned out!

One foundation piecing pattern is included in the Snowy Forest pattern. You'll need to print three, but print as many as you like. Then just follow the numbering and coloring on the templates to make the trees - easy peasy! The finished block measures 12" x 12", a nice size to foundation piece.

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Hand Mixer for November Quilt Block Mania

Quilt Block Mania is heading to the kitchen this month in preparation for all the holiday cooking. And a kitchen isn't complete without a Hand Mixer!

When something needs mixing, instead of hauling out the heavy stand mixer, I'll grab my Hand Mixer. It's small size comes in so handy to mash potatoes, whip egg whites, mix a small cake, put together a batch of cookies, etc, etc - the list goes on and on!

Of course, the Hand Mixer isn't the only wonder-tool in the kitchen - take a look at these other kitchen gadgets designed by my fellow quilters.

All of these blocks are free for the month of November. Be sure to thank the designers for their fun kitchen themed blocks!

Steaming Pot by Carolina Moore
Spatulas by Inquiring Quilter
Measuring Cup by Inflorescence
Economy Quilt Block by Scrapdash
Rolling Pin Applique by Patchwork Breeze
Hand Mixer by QuiltFabrication
Kitchen Tile by Penny Spool Quilts
Morning Mug by Crafty Staci
Sunny Side Up Diner
Tea Party
Whats For Dinner
Apron & Oven Mitts by Appliques Quilts and More
Broken Dishes by Epida Studio
Hello Cupcake by Colette Belt Designs
Canisters by Chickenscratch
Fish supper by Flowerdogandco
Stand Mixer by Oh Kaye Quilting
Let Them Eat Cake!

A little about constructing my Hand Mixer. The block is all applique, requiring 4 color coordinating fat quarters for one block. Use fusible web and a light box to make tracing and placement easier and is perfect for those beginners wanting to try applique!

Sorry, but the Hand Mixer block is temporarily unavailable. 

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