HOW TO MAKE A PATCHWORK BLOCK QUILT AS YOU GO (Time to Bloom Month 1: Part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of the first instalment of our 2024 mystery quilt-as-you-go course, 'Time to Bloom'. Over the next 12 months, we will be making a quilt-as-you-go quilt, and there is so much to learn.
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In this video, we will show you have to make a basic patchwork block and quilt it, quilt as you go.
You will learn how to use a rotary cutter and a ruler to cut out the blocks for the course.
For our course this year, we have two blocks for the price of one; each month, we'll make a patchwork block to learn a different technique. We will start with simple techniques and build up to more advanced ones, such as curved and foundation piecing. Each month, there will also be a bonus appliqué block designed by my daughter Alaura Poole with the theme of time to bloom. There's also 1 bonus patchwork block to make a total of 25 blocks. This gives the choice of making a large quilt with a layout of 5 blocks across and 5 blocks down, alternating between the patchwork and applique blocks.
You can also choose to make 1 block per month to make a smaller quilt. You can choose all patchwork, all applique or a combination of both.
You can use fabrics from your stash or purpose-buy fabric from the requirements list.
This year, we're making a monochromatic quilt and thought that it would be a fun idea to choose your favourite colour and then choose 5 fabrics ranging from a pastel tint to a deep shade. We're using Moda grunge in a beautiful range of blues with a light background and a small patterned backing fabric. The first patchwork block is a simple design that is made up of four 9 Patch blocks that are made with a strip piecing technique. Month 1 is all about learning the fundamentals of patchwork and the important steps to making accurate patchwork blocks.
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[@user-fk3gd8zx5p]

Your videos are very detailed and clear. It took me a lot of practice to figure it out but it was worth the time.

[@michellestrange4716]

I was convinced I would just do the patchwork blocks. After seeing the applique block I want to do that now as well !! Thank you Michelle from the UK

[@PatternPooleTV]

Yay! They do look good together!

[@caroleatkins1520]

Me too 😁😁

[@janesprague1]

"The tiny 6!" Brilliant way to start and end each row of stitching! Happily joining you from Loon Lake, Washington, USA!

[@PatternPooleTV]

Yay! Thank you!

[@RebeccaRohrmann1357]

Nice to see you back. ❤

[@PatternPooleTV]

Thank you! 😊

[@evelynshahin7130]

Excellent teaching. Learned a lot as a beginner.❤

[@PatternPooleTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherikuykendall2621]

I am looking forward to this new video..Thank you. I have learned a lot listening to your instructions.

[@PatternPooleTV]

You are so welcome!

[@nbc911]

Thank you for the beautiful book. It arrived today and I'm in the UK 😊

[@PatternPooleTV]

You’re welcome, great to hear!

[@tracyschearer3909]

I am so excited to start this quilt! Thank you!!

[@PatternPooleTV]

You are so welcome! Thanks for joining us!

[@Aljobritt]

Monica, I just want to say Thank you for all your videos. I was near giving up making quilts because my physical limitations cause me so much pain wrestling the size of a quilt while machine quilting. I use your “Cover strip” method, what a GIFT you have given back to me!!! Thank you so much! Vicki

[@PatternPooleTV]

Aww thank you so much, that’s wonderful that you can now quilt again!

[@justinedowell4023]

❤great love the tiny 6 method 😊 love the two styles 😊 looking forward to the next too joining you from England 😊

[@PatternPooleTV]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ramosjussara4]

Happy to see you back 😅

[@PatternPooleTV]

Thanks, it’s great to be back!

[@deannabosch1434]

Always good tips in your videos. I’m an intermediate quilter but can always learn more! I’m not a fan of sampler quilts or appliqué so won’t be sewing along with you but will watch and “Like” the videos.

[@PatternPooleTV]

That's great, thanks for that! We appreciate the views and likes!

[@suejameson1517]

Such great videos! Thank you

[@PatternPooleTV]

Glad you like them!

[@agnieszkaacka6733]

I missed Your jobs ❤

[@sonjadalglish6544]

A great video!! I love the look of the new quilt. Thank you from Texas.

[@PatternPooleTV]

Thank you so much!

[@mareewest2019]

Great voice for instructions ❤

[@PatternPooleTV]

Thank you! 😃

[@donnajeffrey5598]

I’m so glad you are back! love the tiny 6 method. My fabric should be here any day and I can’t wait to get started!! 😃

[@PatternPooleTV]

It's great to be back, glad you liked the tip! Thanks for joining us this year.

[@kathysmotryski2437]

Missed you. Glad you're back..love watching the process.

[@PatternPooleTV]

Thank you so much!

[@karenwerts2331]

Welcome back!

[@PatternPooleTV]

Thanks 🤩

[@MaryA-yy6fe]

❤❤❤🙏😊

[@MaryA-yy6fe]

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏😊

[@hattiedraper1061]

Enjoyable and informative, thank you. Shame about the music, though.

[@racheloreilly8653]

Nice to see you back! I have issues with cross hatching, always get a pleat somewhere. Any advice how to prevent this from happening? Thanks.

[@PatternPooleTV]

Are you able to reduce the foot pressure on your machine?

[@racheloreilly8653]

​@@PatternPooleTV yes I can! Is it that simple! Thank you!

[@cfleyfel855]

How about spray basting?

[@PatternPooleTV]

You can use basting spray if you like 👍

[@helenyates4813]

Are there course notes for this first month? If so, I can't find them

[@PatternPooleTV]

Glad that you now have the course notes, enjoy!

[@anneericsson8755]

How big are the squares in this whimsical quilt

[@PatternPooleTV]

They start at 18” square and will be 16” finished after trimming and joining.

[@karynann]

Thank you! Can't wait to get started :) Karen @kfitzy5

[@PatternPooleTV]

So exciting!

[@MaryA-yy6fe]

❤❤❤🙏😊