The 2018 and 2019 BOMs have been such hits, we are excited to continue the challenge into 2020! In an effort to further the modern aesthetic overall as well as guide our members in exploring an aspect of modern quilting that can be intimidating, we are focusing on Solid Fabrics this year. Details are outlined below, we hope you will join in on the fun!
- There will be 10 months total.
- Each block must incorporate ONLY the following two elements:
- First, solid colored fabrics. Fabrics that read as solids do NOT fulfill this requirement. Use as many shades and colors as you wish.
- Second, one additional type of modern fabric print to be designated at each of the monthly meetings. You may use more than one fabric, as long as it falls into the designated print type for that month.
- Additional prints/types of fabrics are not allowed.
- You can make any block you want in any size and in any color, but it must incorporate solids and the monthly designated print type of fabric.
- To participate, you must post an image of your block to Instagram or email a picture to stlmqg@gmail.com before the next meeting to earn a point for that month. On Instagram, use hashtags #stlmqg and #stlmqgBOM.
- You earn one point for finishing a block that meets each month's guidelines and submitting the image before that month's deadline (usually the next meeting). You will earn five additional points if you finish at least 9 of the 10 blocks by the November meeting. Each point will be worth one entry in the drawing for four prizes. Winners will be announced at the November meeting.
- Feel free to "make up" missed months after they are due, but you will not receive points for those individual months. (However, all blocks will count toward your nine-block total for the five additional points in November, as long as they are submitted by the November meeting deadline.)
- You do not have to create a finished item with your blocks (although we are planning to have a separate prize raffle for finished projects at a later date).
- Blocks can be any size, design, or color -- it's totally up to you -- as long as they incorporate the correct types of fabrics and follow the guidelines.
- Finally, as one more incentive, everyone who brings their finished block to the monthly meeting will be entered to win a solid fabric color card from various brands such as Bella, Kona, and Cotton Couture! Simply show us your finished block in person at the meeting to receive a raffle ticket.
Fabric #1 (January): Multi-Colored Prints!
We think of mulit-colored fabrics as ones with 4 colors or more. Will we police this, absolutely not. It's the spirit of the challenge that counts! But with so many beautiful multi-colored fabrics it shouldn't be hard to find something lovely to work with. Ready, aaaaaaand GO!
Fabric #2 (February): Low Volume Prints!
A low volume fabric can best be defined as a fabric which shows up as a light solid, or nearly solid, in a black and white photo. These fabrics can vary from the lightest tone on tone fabrics to text fabrics printed on a light background, to light floral fabrics. White, cream, and grey tones by themselves or with a touch of color are all common qualities in low volume fabrics. Don't forget to use #stlmqgbom and #stlmqg, we don't want to miss a single one of your creative creations!
Fabric #3 (March): Geometric
A geometric pattern can be defined as a pattern consisting of lines and geometric figures, such as triangles, circles and squares, that tend to be symmetrical.
Fabric #4 (April): Abstract
A motif that does not depict a person, place, or thing in the natural world and are hard to describe in any other way.
Fabric #2 (February): Low Volume Prints!
A low volume fabric can best be defined as a fabric which shows up as a light solid, or nearly solid, in a black and white photo. These fabrics can vary from the lightest tone on tone fabrics to text fabrics printed on a light background, to light floral fabrics. White, cream, and grey tones by themselves or with a touch of color are all common qualities in low volume fabrics. Don't forget to use #stlmqgbom and #stlmqg, we don't want to miss a single one of your creative creations!
Fabric #3 (March): Geometric
A geometric pattern can be defined as a pattern consisting of lines and geometric figures, such as triangles, circles and squares, that tend to be symmetrical.
Fabric #4 (April): Abstract
A motif that does not depict a person, place, or thing in the natural world and are hard to describe in any other way.
Fabric #5 (May): Other
Other refers to anything other than a typical quilting cotton. Linens, Shot Cottons, Flannel, Denim, Chambray, Minky, Felt, Knit, Suede.... the possibilities are absolutely limitless! Get creative, we can't wait to see what you come up with!
Fabric #6 (June): Dots and Dashes
Fabric #7 (July): Text
Text fabric would include anything that implies letters, words, or numbers. Have fun!!
Fabric #8 (August): Metallics
Metallics are fabrics that include a gold or silver metallic element to them. The metallic section has a different sheen and texture to the touch which adds a whole new level of fun to a project!Fabric #9 (September): Stripes
Simultaneously all the rage right now and an unbeatable classic, we have stripes for this month's additional fabrics! Due by October meeting time!
Fabric #10 (October): Solids
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