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Block of the Month

Join our BOM activities and create beautiful quilt blocks while learning new techniques! Each month we will feature a unique block design, perfect for quilters of all skill levels. 

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 BOM plans for 2025

 

We are featuring block patterns inspired by the history of slavery. The blocks have no historical connection to slave-made quilts; however, they tell stories and are symbolic for events happening during slavery.

 

Each block will reflect a homespun look using earth tone colors, ethnic fabrics, or any fabric print of your choice.

 

NTQG will supply you with the instructions and a brief history that inspired the block patterns. We hope you will participate and create your own interpretation of each block. 

 

Keep your monthly blocks to eventually make a beautiful lap or bed quilt.

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Click the block name to link to block patterns.

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March 2025 and the coming months feature blocks from:

Facts & Fabrications:  Unraveling the History of Quilts and Slavery, by Barbara Brackman (C&T Publishing, 2006). 

Join us for our monthly business meetings, which are held on the fourth Saturday of each month (excluding November and December) from 10:00 a.m. to noon, both in person and on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you!

 

September – May Meetings

Fernwood Park
10436 S. Wallace St.
Chicago, IL 60628

 

June – August Meetings

Pullman Community Center
10355 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628

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P.O. Box 437083

Chicago, IL  60643

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