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The Sewing Sisters of Manahawkin Baptist Church Sewed my 2017 “Happiness is Quilting” BOM quilt Together!

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“Happiness is Quilting” 2017 Block of the Month Quilt. An original quilt designed by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com“Happiness is Quilting” 2017 Block of the Month Quilt.  An original quilt designed by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com!

The Quilting Ministry of Manahawkin Baptist Church, New Jersey call themselves the Sewing Sisters. Our town is very close to the beach.

We have been meeting for many years off and on and some of our women are involved in a summer sewing camp for the girls at church eight and older.

In 2011 I was asked by a mom to start a sewing group for young girls. Sewing seems to have skipped a generation. After much prayer and trepidation, a one week summer camp for girls ages eight to 16 was formed. Many of my sewing friends said “Yes” and volunteered as leaders. Over the past 11 years we have made quilts using charm squares, a rag quilt and a recently a race quilt. Along with many cool items the girls like to wear, use or give away.

In 2018 I invited the ladies in our church to join me in a mystery quilt class. About 11 ladies responded.

We Sewing Sisters enjoy sewing charity quilts, nursing home bags, pillowcases for cancer patients, craft items to sell to raise money for missions at our church and other fun projects.

Our ladies have a strong bond of love. We share devotions and pray with and for each other as life throws troubles our way. God is faithful in all our circumstances. He has truly blessed our ministry.

~*~
Margot A.

Here’s a look at the “Happiness is Quilting” Quilts that the Sewing Sisters Made:

Margot A., Evelyn H, Diane R, Nancy A.,, Maria R. & Sue K. all sewed my "Happiness is Quilting" 2017 BOM quilt together! She's with the Sewing Sisters Quilting Ministry of Manahawkin Baptist Church!

“Happiness is Quilting” Sewn by Margot A., Evelyn H, Diane R, Nancy A., Maria R. & Sue K.

Such talent amongst the various members of the Sewing Sisters of the Quilting Ministry of Manahawkin Baptist Church! Thanks for sharing these wonderful, gifted & colorful creations with us!

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On Cloud Nine: Spools Quilt Block

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Spools Quilt Block is a Free Pattern for a 12" quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Spools Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

(Ed. Note: There are an equal number of Squares & Half-Square Triangles in this quilt block. If it’s easier then cut all of them out at once & sew them together using the Spools Quilt Block Diagram below as your guide.)

  • Aqua: Cut SIX (6) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Aqua/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re also paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corners of this quilt block.)
  • Aqua: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Aqua/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re also paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the lower left-hand & the upper right-hand corners of this quilt block.)
  • Aqua: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. Then they’re paired with the Aqua 2 1/2″ squares. As well as the White 2 1/2″ squares.  All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corners of this quilt block.)
  • Aqua: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. Then they’re paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. As well as the Aqua 2 1/2″ squares.  All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corners of this quilt block.)
  • White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Aqua/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re also paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corners of this quilt block.)
  • White: Cut SIX 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Aqua/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re also paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the lower left-hand & the upper right-hand corners of this quilt block.)
  • White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Aqua 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. Then they’re paired with the Aqua 2 1/2″ squares. As well as the White 2 1/2″ squares.  All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corners of this quilt block.)
  • White: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Aqua/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re also paired with the Aqua 2 1/2″ squares. All together they’ll create TWO (2) Nine-Patches which are the lower left-hand & the upper right-hand corners of this quilt block.)

Quilt Therapy Quilt Note for Quilt Block TutorialsSpools Quilt Block Diagram is a Free Pattern for 12" finished quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Spools Quilt Block Diagram

Spools Quilt is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Spools Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Spools Quilt Blocks” to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished & 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

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On Cloud Nine: King of King’s Crown Quilt Block

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King of King's Quilt Block is a Free Pattern for a 12" quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

King of King’s Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

  • Brown: Cut THREE (3) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create SIX (6) Half-Square Triangles. Only FIVE (5) Half-Square Triangles are needed for this quilt block.)
  • Brown: Cut THREE (3) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. Only FIVE (5) of these triangles are needed for this quilt block. (These triangles are paired with the results of the White 10 3/8″ square.)
  • Gold: Cut FIVE (5) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. They’re also paired with the Brown/White Half-Square Triangles. When sewn together they’ll also be the upper left-hand corner of this quilt block.)
  • Gold: Cut SIX (6) 2 1/2″ squares. (These squares are nestled between the Brown/White Half-Square Triangles & the results of the Brown 2 7/8″ squares.)
  • White: Cut THREE (3) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Brown 2 7/8″ squares which will create SIX (6) Half-Square Triangles. Only FIVE (5) Half-Square Triangles are needed for this quilt block.)
  • White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Gold 2 1/2″ squares. They’ll help create the upper left-hand corner of this quilt block.)

Quilt Therapy Quilt Note for Quilt Block TutorialsKing of King's Quilt Block Diagram is a Free Pattern for 12" finished quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

King of King’s Quilt Block Diagram

King of King's Crown Quilt is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

King of King’s Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “King of King’s Quilt Quilt Blocks” to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished & 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

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On Cloud Nine: Comfort Quilt Block

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Comfort Quilt Block is a Free Pattern for a 12" quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

  • Beige: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the Beige 3″ squares & the Blue 1 1/2″ x 3″ rectangles they’ll create ONE (1) Uneven Nine-Patch.)
  • Beige: Cut FOUR (4) 3″ squares. (These squares will help create the center of this quilt block. They’re paired with the Beige 1 1/2″ square & they’re also paired with the Blue 1 1/2″ x 3″ rectangles. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Uneven Nine-Patch.)
  • Beige: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. When paired with the Blue 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles they’ll create TWO (2) Uneven Three-Patch)
  • Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 3″ rectangles. (These rectangles are paired with the Beige 1 1/2″
    square. They’re also paired with the Beige 3″ squares. Once sewn together they’ll create ONE (1) Uneven Nine-Patch.)
  • Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles. (These rectangles are paired with the Beige
    3 1/2″ squares in the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. Once sewn together they’ll create TWO (2) Uneven Three-Patch)

Quilt Therapy Quilt Note for Quilt Block TutorialsComfort Quilt Block Diagram is a Free Pattern for 12" finished quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Comfort Quilt Block Diagram

Comfort Quilt is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Comfort Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Comfort Quilt Blocks” to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished & 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

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The Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit Sewed my “Happiness is Quilting” BOM Quilt Together!

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“Happiness is Quilting” 2017 Block of the Month Quilt. An original quilt designed by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com“Happiness is Quilting” 2017 Block of the Month Quilt.  An original quilt designed by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com!

The Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit is a traditional quilt guild but have a wide variety of talent amongst us. Normally we meet at a church in Harper woods, Michigan, but yet again due to Covid we are meeting exclusively digital.

Each month we usually feature speakers from all over, and we hold a retreat once a year, and a quilt show every other year. This year, as all of the above have been canceled – we are trying to get more hands-on. So we are going to be doing your BOM, as well as offering a mystery quilt and a few member-led workshops.
~*~
Stacey B.

Here’s a look at the “Happiness is Quilting” Quilts that the Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit Made:

"Happiness is Quilting" a 2017 BOM quilt from the Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit. It's an original quilt design by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com!

Such talent amongst the various members of the Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit! Thanks for sharing these wonderful, gifted & colorful creations with us!

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