Sarah's Alphabet Quilt - 40x40

QuiltBlock Party Pack^TM

with Handpainted Blocks

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Ellie's Quilt - 38x38

QuiltBlock Party Pack^TM

with Handpainted Blocks

[See Block Details]

Baby Billie - 38x38

QuiltBlock Party Pack^TM

with Handpainted Blocks

[See Block Details]

(see our QuiltBlock Party Embellishments section for more scrapbook inspired block ideas!)

Block Preparation

If making your own quilt blocks, for best results follow these guidelines:

• 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend fabric is best.  (Nothing shiny, stretchy, flimsy or sheer.)

• Any colors will work, but consider using coordinating or contrasting colors with a 'theme' - ie. Nursery Colors, Traditional Blue or Pink and White, Pastels, Primary Colors, or Denims, etc…

• At least one of the fabrics must be light colored and relatively 'plain' (with no print or texture) in order to clearly display writing and decoration.  These will be the blocks your guests will decorate.

• If you are purchasing fabrics, buy one yard each of 2 different fabrics (to total 2 yards of fabric).

• New fabrics aren't necessary.  Consider using memory fabrics of your own, such as clothing (men's dress shirts work well), pillowcases, sheets, jeans, curtains or raid the box you were going to take to Goodwill.   (Note: T-shirt fabrics do not work well for this project.) 

• With sharp fabric scissors or rotary cutting equipment, carefully cut 25 square patches 6 inches by 6 inches (6x6") from each fabric (to total 50 patches). (*It is helpful to prepare a 6x6 cardboard 'template' to trace or cut around to aid in cutting and insure that blocks are uniform.)

• Cut several extra patches from remaining fabrics to have extras available in case of decorating goofs.

• Sort the fabrics into piles and bring the lighter colored, plain fabric to the shower for decorating.

• It is important that no one's artistic efforts be hidden in the quilt seams once it is put together, so when decorating the quilt blocks no writing or decoration should come within 1/2" of the edge of each block.  When preparing the blocks, you may want to lightly mark in pencil a line 1/2" in from the edge of each block.  At the event, have a note to this effect displayed on the decorating table, and be sure to remind your guests.    

Shower Invitations

It is also helpful if you note in shower invitations that this activity will take place, as it gives guests a chance to think of what they might like to do.                   

The invitation might read:

"At the shower we will be decorating special quilt blocks that will be made into a quilt for the new baby/mother/family. Please be thinking about how you might like to decorate your block.  If you'd like more information about the activity or are in need of inspiration, please visit www.eLegacyQuilts.com."

Supplies Necessary at the Event

• A large worktable or space

• A free table or space to lay completed quilt blocks for display and drying

• Ink pens and paper for doodling and inspiration

• Sharp #2 pencils to lightly sketch designs or text on blocks before marking

• Newspapers or other large paper for a table cover/drop cloth

• Paper towels or rags for clean-up

Finishing the Quilt

• After the event, CAREFULLY check that all quilt blocks are dry and 'set' if glue or paint were used. 

• Cover each with a scrap of blank (unprinted) paper and stack together for shipping or transit home.

• Add borders, backing and batting to finish the quilt yourself or return your decorated blocks to Legacy Quilts for expert finishing.

  • If forwarding to Legacy Quilts, gather all of your quilt pieces together (don't forget the 'other' colored blocks, as well), and use the mailing information included with your Kit.

Legacy Quilts will be happy to transform your completed blocks into a one-of-a-kind quilt holding memories for a lifetime and infused with the joy of a very special day!