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  • 2/22/2021

     

    Welcome to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021! 

     

    Are you ready for a fun and colorful Block of the Month that will add brightness to your sewing, give you a great reason to try new techniques, and, perhaps, even accomplish some scrap busting! Janome Maker Carolina Oneto has put together a delightful variety of blocks just for you! 

     

     

     

    Hello! I am Carolina Oneto, Chilean Quilter living in Brazil and a new Janome maker, for more than 6 years I worked with Janome Chile and now I’m so happy to be a part of the amazing team of Janome makers for Janome America. I am very excited to present you with this beautiful project that we have planned together with Janome! Every month, for 12 months, the instructions to make a 12 ”block (finished size) and by the beginning of next year, you will have all the blocks ready to build this beautiful Rainbow Quilt!  

     Whether you are a quilter with experience or a beginner, you will love this project! The final measurements of the quilt are 44 ”x 58” (110 cm x 145 cm)

     

     What materials will you need?

     Rotary cutter

     Cutting mat

     Quilter’s ruler

     Pins

     Scissors

     Sewing machine 

     Walking foot and 1/4” foot

     Clips for binding

     Neutral colored sewing threads (beige or gray)

     

    The fabrics needed to make the Rainbow Quilt BOM:

     1.- White Color: 1 1/2 yards

     2.- Beige or light gray color(for sashing) or could be white too: 1 yard

     3.- Fabrics of various colors (yellow, orange, red, pink, fuchsia, purple, light blue, blue, light green, dark green, etc.) must be a total of 2,5 yards of fabric.        For example 12” x WOF or 1 fat quarter of each color.

     4.- Back fabric: 3,5 yards 

     5.- Batting: 2 yards

     6.- Binding fabric (bias): 24-inch x WOF

     

    You can use solids or patterned fabrics! you can use the colors you want.

    The key requirement is that the fabrics need to be 100% cotton.

     

    All the blocks will have a finished size of 12” square, so that means the unfinished size will be a 12 1/2” square.

         

    FIRST BLOCK: MAPLE LEAF

    Are you ready to hop right in with the first block! Let's make the classic Maple Leaf quilt block. 

         

     

       

     

     

    FABRICS:

     

     White background

     ·cut 2 squares of 4 1/2 ”

    Cut 2 squares of 5 1/4”

     

     Leaf Color (green)· cut 3 squares 4 1/2 ”

    Cut 2 squares 5 1/4”

     

    Stem

    Cut 1 ”x 8” rectangle

     

     

    Block Assembly

    Match up two of the larger size 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ leaf squares and background squares and place them right sides together. We are going to use these to make 4 Half Square Triangle blocks.

    Draw a diagonal line on the back of one of the squares and sew a 1/4″ seam allowance along both sides of the drawn line.

     

    HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES (HST)

           

     

    Rotary cut both squares on the drawn diagonal line to get 4 Half Square Triangle blocks. Square-up the HST blocks to 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″).

    Press seams toward the dark fabric.

     

                     

     

    PIECING THE STEM

     

    Cut the remaining large background square in half on the diagonal to create two triangles. Fold rectangle strip in half vertically and finger press to find the center. Fold triangles in half along the longest edge and finger press to mark the center.

     

    Line up the center crease of one triangle with the center crease on one side of the rectangle and sew in place. Repeat with the opposite triangle.

    Square up triangle to 4 1/2”

     

     

     

    ASSEMBLE THE BLOCK:

    Layout the remaining squares, half-square triangle, and stem square to form your leaf.

    Sew squares together into three rows. Press seams open.

    Sew rows together and press seams open.

     

     

    And VOILÁ! I hope you enjoy this first block! 

     

    After you finish your block, please be sure to share a photo on our social media!

    Janome Sewing Classroom on Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    Twitter

    Be sure to use the hashtags 

    #janomemakes + #rainbowquiltBOM2021

     

     

    Join Carolina right here, the last Tuesday of each month for the next Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021!

                                 

     

     

  • 2/22/2021

     

    Welcome to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021! 

     

    Are you ready for a fun and colorful Block of the Month that will add brightness to your sewing, give you a great reason to try new techniques, and, perhaps, even accomplish some scrap busting! Janome Maker Carolina Oneto has put together a delightful variety of blocks just for you! 

     

     

     

    Hello! I am Carolina Oneto, Chilean Quilter living in Brazil and a new Janome maker, for more than 6 years I worked with Janome Chile and now I’m so happy to be a part of the amazing team of Janome makers for Janome America. I am very excited to present you with this beautiful project that we have planned together with Janome! Every month, for 12 months, the instructions to make a 12 ”block (finished size) and by the beginning of next year, you will have all the blocks ready to build this beautiful Rainbow Quilt!  

     Whether you are a quilter with experience or a beginner, you will love this project! The final measurements of the quilt are 44 ”x 58” (110 cm x 145 cm)

     

     What materials will you need?

     Rotary cutter

     Cutting mat

     Quilter’s ruler

     Pins

     Scissors

     Sewing machine 

     Walking foot and 1/4” foot

     Clips for binding

     Neutral colored sewing threads (beige or gray)

     

    The fabrics needed to make the Rainbow Quilt BOM:

     1.- White Color: 1 1/2 yards

     2.- Beige or light gray color(for sashing) or could be white too: 1 yard

     3.- Fabrics of various colors (yellow, orange, red, pink, fuchsia, purple, light blue, blue, light green, dark green, etc.) must be a total of 2,5 yards of fabric.        For example 12” x WOF or 1 fat quarter of each color.

     4.- Back fabric: 3,5 yards 

     5.- Batting: 2 yards

     6.- Binding fabric (bias): 24-inch x WOF

     

    You can use solids or patterned fabrics! you can use the colors you want.

    The key requirement is that the fabrics need to be 100% cotton.

     

    All the blocks will have a finished size of 12” square, so that means the unfinished size will be a 12 1/2” square.

         

    FIRST BLOCK: MAPLE LEAF

    Are you ready to hop right in with the first block! Let's make the classic Maple Leaf quilt block. 

         

     

       

     

     

    FABRICS:

     

     White background

     ·cut 2 squares of 4 1/2 ”

    Cut 2 squares of 5 1/4”

     

     Leaf Color (green)· cut 3 squares 4 1/2 ”

    Cut 2 squares 5 1/4”

     

    Stem

    Cut 1 ”x 8” rectangle

     

     

    Block Assembly

    Match up two of the larger size 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ leaf squares and background squares and place them right sides together. We are going to use these to make 4 Half Square Triangle blocks.

    Draw a diagonal line on the back of one of the squares and sew a 1/4″ seam allowance along both sides of the drawn line.

     

    HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES (HST)

           

     

    Rotary cut both squares on the drawn diagonal line to get 4 Half Square Triangle blocks. Square-up the HST blocks to 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″).

    Press seams toward the dark fabric.

     

                     

     

    PIECING THE STEM

     

    Cut the remaining large background square in half on the diagonal to create two triangles. Fold rectangle strip in half vertically and finger press to find the center. Fold triangles in half along the longest edge and finger press to mark the center.

     

    Line up the center crease of one triangle with the center crease on one side of the rectangle and sew in place. Repeat with the opposite triangle.

    Square up triangle to 4 1/2”

     

     

     

    ASSEMBLE THE BLOCK:

    Layout the remaining squares, half-square triangle, and stem square to form your leaf.

    Sew squares together into three rows. Press seams open.

    Sew rows together and press seams open.

     

     

    And VOILÁ! I hope you enjoy this first block! 

     

    After you finish your block, please be sure to share a photo on our social media!

    Janome Sewing Classroom on Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    Twitter

    Be sure to use the hashtags 

    #janomemakes + #rainbowquiltBOM2021

     

     

    Join Carolina right here, the last Tuesday of each month for the next Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021!

                                 

     

     

  • 3/22/2021

    Welcome back to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneta! We hope you had fun making Block One in this delightful Block of the Month! 

     

     

    This month we will make our second block, the Economy Block. The Economy Block is also known as a Square in a Square Block. The solid version is gorgeous but it is also a fun block to add a fussy cut in the center! 

    All the blocks in the Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021will have a finished size of 12” finished so that means the unfinished size will be 12 1/2."

    Fabric Requirements:

     White background

    · Two 7” squares

    Light Pink (center)     

    · One 6 1/2” square

     Dark Pink

    · One  7 1/2” square

     

     

     

    Instructions:

     

    • From the 7.5″ square cut corner to corner to create (4) triangles.
    • From the two 7″ squares, cut each square on diagonal to create (4) triangles

    Center the long edge of two of the smaller triangles on opposite sides of the center square and sew using a 1/4″ seam. Triangle tips will overhang the outside edges of the square.

     

    I recommend that to make sure that your triangles are centered, fold the long edge in half and make a little crease with your fingernails at the center. Do the same on all four sides of the center square. Match up crease marks to easily center the triangle.

    Press seams toward the outside triangles. Trim dog-ears. Repeat the process with the remaining 2 triangles, pressing seams toward the outside.

     

    Repeat the same process with the final 4 triangles, sewing two sides, pressing toward the outside, sew the remaining 2 triangles, press.

     

     

    Trim your block if it is necessary to 12.5” x 12.5”

     

    After you finish your block, please be sure to share a photo on our social media!

    Janome Sewing Classroom on Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    Twitter

    Be sure to use the hashtags 

    #janomemakes + #rainbowquiltBOM2021 and tag @janomeamerica! 

     

     


      

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • 4/27/2021

    Welcome back to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021! designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneta

    This month is Block 3, The Churn Dash Block. The Churn Dash Block originated around 1800-1845. As with many other blocks, it is based on what was in the homes and lives of the creators. This simple 9 patch block was one of the first to be learned by young girls also has many other names including Broken Plate and Monkey Wrench.  Carolina shows how you can take a traditional block and make it modern with the fabrics that you choose! 

     

     

    Fabrics:    

    White background

    · One 7” square

    . One strip 2.5” x 18”

     

    Yellow

    . One strip 2.5” x 18”

     

    Orange

    · One  7” square

    · One  4.5” square

     

    INSTRUCTIONS:

     Make four half-square triangles.

    • Place a white and orange fabric square right sides together.
    • Sew a 1/4″ seam allowance all around the perimeter of the square.
    • Make two diagonal cuts and press each piece open to one side.
    • Trim away the dog ears using a square quilting ruler, you will obtain 4 - 4.5” half square triangles.

     

    • Sew the two long strips of fabric, right sides together.
    • Next, cut your sewn strip of fabrics into four equal parts 4.5”. Press these units to the dark side.
    • Join all rows according to the diagram below. Use a quarter-inch seam allowance.

     

     

     

    Press your completed block and trim down to 12.5″ square.

     

    If you are just joining in, please be sure to make Block One and Block Two on the Janome Blog! 

     

     

    After you finish your block, please be sure to share a photo on your social media! We love to see what you are creating! 

    Janome Sewing Classroom on Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    Twitter

    Be sure to use the hashtags:

    #janomemakes + #rainbowquiltBOM2021 also,  tag @janomeamerica and @carolina_oneto!

     

     

     

     

     

  • 5/17/2021

    Welcome Back to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneto!

    This month we will make our fourth block. The Dutchman's Puzzle is a classic design that first appeared in the late 1800s. Return of the Swallows or Dutchman's Wheel are two names for this block. About 1895, the term Dutchman's Puzzle was first used by the Ladies Art Company, a mail-order quilt pattern company. The pattern, titled Wheel, was first published in the Ohio Farmer in 1894.

     

     

     

    The Dutchman's Puzzle Quilt Block is so much fun to make! It's a basic block made up of pairs of Flying Geese blocks at its heart.

    A larger triangle (the goose) is surrounded by two smaller triangles in this surprisingly simple block. Typically, these blocks are designed to be twice as wide as they are tall.

    It's critical to choose fabrics with sufficient light-dark contrast.

    Remember that all the blocks will have a finished size of 12” so that means the unfinished size will be 12 1/2

    Fabrics:

     

    White background

    · Two 8” square

    Light blue

    . One 8” square

    Dark blue

    · One  8” square

     

    INSTRUCTIONS:

     

    Make Half Square Triangles (HST) 8-at-a-Time

    • Place (1) White and (1) blue square with right sides together (you will work with two pairs)
    • Draw a line diagonally corner to corner.
    • Sew a line 1/4” apart from the drawn line, in both sides.

     

     

    • Cut the square units in both directions and then diagonally, corner to corner.

     

     

    Press the seams and trim the block down to 3.5 inches square.

     

    • Arrange your HSTs in the correct layout
    • Using a quarter-inch seam allowance, sew together in rows. Join all rows, using a quarter-inch seam allowance.
    • Press your completed block and trim it down to 12.5″ square (if necessary).

     




    And that’s all! How easy was that block? Sew simple!!!!

     

     I hope you enjoy this new block! And don’t forget to share it!

     

     

     

    After you finish your block, please be sure to share a photo on your social media! We love to see what you are creating! 

    Janome Sewing Classroom on Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    Twitter

    Be sure to use the hashtags:

    #janomemakes + #rainbowquiltBOM2021 also, tag @janomeamerica and @carolina_oneto!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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