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Block Central's Newsletter for 07/05/09:
A service of http://www.blockcentral.com
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CONTENTS:

1. From the Editor
2. New Block Links
3. New Quilt Projects
4. Bits and Pieces
5. From the Forum

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1. FROM THE EDITOR:

Hello Quilting Friends!

I hope you had a great 4th of July!

Our block of the month series for 2009, Memory Lane, has been updated for July.
The new block is called "Swamp Angel" and you can find the link to it here:

http://www.blockcentral.com/bom2009-7.shtml

Enjoy the great quilt blocks and quilt patterns in today's newlsetter and...

Happy Quilting!

~Kim

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can view the online version here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blockcentral/message/447

If you know someone who might enjoy this newsletter, you are
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2. NEW BLOCK LISTINGS:

The following links were added to Block Central's Directory this
week: (If any links are not completely underlined, copy and paste
the entire URL into your browser's address bar.)

16 Patch Sawtooth Star - 12" pieced quilt block pattern from Delaware Quilts.
http://delawarequilts.com/BOMs/16PatchSawtooth/index.html

Autumn Harvest - 9" pieced quilt block pattern from AZPatch.
http://www.azpatch.com/bom/bom2009/07jul09/bom09jul.htm

Blowing Leaf - 9" pieced quilt block pattern from Debbie Mumm. Part of her
Natural Wonders block of the month series for 2009.
http://www.debbiemumm.com/Projects/QuiltBlocks/2009/07/

Calico Puzzle - 12" pieced quilt block pattern from Delaware Quilts.
http://delawarequilts.com/BOMs/CalicoPuzzle/index.html

Five Patch Frame - 12" pieced quilt block pattern from The Golden Thimble. Part
of the God, Family, and Country block of the month series for 2009.
http://thegoldenthimble.com/july2009blockomonth.html

Star Patchwork - 6", 10", and 12" pieced quilt block pattern from Jinny Beyer.
http://www.jinnybeyer.com/block-a-week/live/patterns.cfm?blockid=161&axis_v=2

Swamp Angel - 12" pieced quilt block pattern from Block Central. Part of the
Memory Lane block of the month series for 2009.
http://www.blockcentral.com/bom2009-7.shtml

Washington - 12" pieced quilt block pattern from BellaOnline.com.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1114.asp

Wyoming - 12" pieced quilt block pattern from BellaOnline.com.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5226.asp

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The new Clotilde catalog is here and features 275+ new quilting and sewing
patterns. Get all the patterns and fabric you will need for those special fall
projects. Flip through the new catalog now and see what you are missing.
Clotilde.com now offers downloadable patterns so you don't have to wait for the
post office to deliver your pattern. Get started on a new project today with
Clotilde.com!

http://www.clotilde.com/pages/catspreads/index.html?source=bcnews

PLEASE VISIT OUR WONDERFUL SPONSOR!
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3. NEW QUILT PROJECTS:

Aunt Grace Classics - 46" x 58" pieced quilt pattern designed by Charlotte
O'Leary for Marcus Brothers.
http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/projects/aunt_grace_classics/index.html

Brandywine Flannel Quilt - 54" x 66" pieced quilt designed by Nancy Rink for
Marcus Fabrics.
http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/projects/brandywine_flannel_quilt/index.htm\
l

High Desert - 72" x 72" pieced quilt pattern designed by Jinny Beyer for RJR
Fabrics.
http://www.rjrfabrics.com/patterns/download_pattern.cfm?psID=16

Paisley Squares and Bars - 36-1/2" x 48-1/2" pieced quilt pattern from All
People Quilt.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/throws-wall-hangings/paisley-square\
s-bars_1.html

Pinwheel Snowflakes for Winter Joy - A 49" x 60" pieced block of the month
project presented by BOMQuilts.com.
http://www.bomquilts.com/proddetail.php?prod=CIJ1&cat=17

Regency T-Stars - 68" x 77" pieced quilt pattern designed by Vicki Bellino for
Marcus Fabrics.
http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/projects/regency_t-stars_quilt/index.html

Sweet Lilacs - 70" x 94" pieced quilt pattern designed by Janet Wickell.
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpatternsprojects/ss/lilacs_quilt.htm

Sweet Strips - 48" x 58-1/2" pieced quilt pattern from All People Quilt.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/baby-quilts/sweet-strips_1.html
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4. BITS AND PIECES:

***The Golden Thimble takes requests! Yes, that's right! Check it out here:

http://thegoldenthimble.com/specialrequests.html


***There will be a One Day Mystery Quilt hosted by Planet Patchwork on July
12th, 2009, so mark your calendars!

http://www.planetpatchwork.com/Case127/default.htm


***The new block of the month from Planet Patchwork is getting ready to kick
off. Take a look here:

http://www.planetpatchwork.com/BOTM/MoonlightDancers/default.htm


***Nancy Rink's new block of the month will also be starting soon. You can get
a sneak peak at "Galactic Explosion" here:

http://nancyrinkdesigns.com/free.html

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6. VISIT OUR QUILTING FORUM:

We are talking about quilting and other fun things in the Quilting
Forum!

Visit the forum here:

http://blockcentral.net/6/ubb.x


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BlockCentral.com Sections:

Coloring Book - http://www.blockcentral.com/coloringbook.shtml
Quilt Pattern Directory - http://www.knoblin.com/dir/index.php
Quilt Blocks - http://www.blockcentral.com/quiltblocks.shtml
Quilt Projects - http://www.blockcentral.com/quiltprojects.shtml
2009 Block of the Month - http://blockcentral.com/bom2009-intro.shtml
Reader Tips - http://blockcentral.com/tips.shtml
Newsletter - http://blockcentral.com/newsletter.shtml

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That is all for now.

Until next time.....

Happy Quilting!

Kim Noblin

http://www.blockcentral.com

email: kim@...

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