MONTH 1 Ask Questions Here

I downloaded the pattern but to my surprise it came out black & white is that supposed to happen if not please let me know how to fix it

[Barbara B.]

The designer has the pattern worked out so it is all done in 12 months. The first month we are only making 8 blocks total.

Yes, there are more of these Four Patch in a Star blocks in the full quilt, the other fabric combinations come later in the year. People using the Kits can figure it out by looking at the photo of the quilt. People using their own fabric can work ahead if they please. There is no reason to do that however.

We present the pattern as intended by the designer. Take your time and enjoy the journey.

[ValFuto]

We will make 8 blocks (4 in each colorway) in the first month. These eight blocks repeat diagonally in all four corners with the same colorway. Should we not make those simultaneously since we are already cutting the fabrics for the first set? It's logical to make all the flying geese blocks in the same color scheme simultaneously. Based on the coloring chart, there seem to be at least 52 identical flying geese blocks, but obviously in different colorways. I am just concerned that we are only making 8 blocks when the quilt has roughly 225 blocks in total. To finish the quilt in 12 months, we would have to make at least 18 to 19 blocks a month to finish in a year.

[Barbara B.]

In the show Lynn did say we are making the center block in Month 1. That was taped in August. As she worked on the instructions she changed the plan of what is being made each Month. The center block now comes later in the year.

We won’t give a schedule in advance but each month on my blog and the LIVE broadcast I will tell what is coming next. Consider it a “mystery “ but each month will add to the overall quilt.

[Barbara B.]

I just used the links to get the Fabric Requirements for both Autumn and Spring. Not sure why you are having trouble. Try a different browser, I use Chrome.

[Rebecca F.]

How can I find the fabric requirements? The link from the forum page is 404 error.

In the video, Lynn said that we were making the centre block in month 1. Is this a the real month one or a teaser? I wouldn't mind a schedule so that I can check things off as we go.

[Barbara B.]

That is where the video is. I just clicked the start arrow to play it.

[sewskeel]

I can’t view the video. A click takes me to YouTube

[Barbara B.]

Lynn told me there is a “little” extra in the kit. I don’t starch heavily so don’t know how much shrinkage you expect. Lynn starches her fabrics so I am sure she took that into consideration.

Do you know if the kit material allows for starching before cutting? My understanding is starching slightly shrinks the material?

[Barbara B.]

They are in the diagonal rows but are not adjacent to each other. Two blocks in each of the four diagonal rows. I looked at the quilt sketch to see where they go.

Glad you are finding the blog helpful.

[lholzhu]

I think it would be helpful to know where these blocks are located within the quilt for those of us doing the scrappy version like myself. I think I have figured it out that they are the first two diagonal blocks on each corner.
Barbara the blog is great and Lynn your instructions also very good. Love your cabin!

[Barbara B.]

Yes, that will work fine. The 60 wt has a cotton wrap around the polyester core so it is slightly thicker than the 80 wt. Very little difference.

[Marjorie C.]

I ordered the 60 wt thread however the 80 wt is not available. Would it be ok to use the 60 wt in the bobbin. I am on the waiting list for the 80 wt.