Mystery Block of the Month

Instructor: Tim Rickman

Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month

Sessions: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM OR 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Monthly Fee: $20.00 includes fabric to make your block

Enrollment Information

Reserve your spot by purchasing the Civil War Sampler book and selecting your preferred meeting time.

📞 Call or visit Quilted Needle Fabrics to sign up!

Course Overview

This year-long quilting program is inspired by Civil War Sampler by Barbara Brackman. Each month, participants will receive a fabric kit and instructions to create both an 8×8 inch and 12×12 inch block while exploring the historical significance behind each design. Tim Rickman will introduce each block and provide tips and techniques to ensure success in construction.

Course Requirements

• Purchase of the Civil War Sampler book (required for participation).
• Select your color pallet: A Walk on the Prairie fabric line.

Course Structure

Each session will include:

1. Introduction of the Monthly Block – Tim Rickman will present the design and historical background.
2. Techniques & Tips – Guidance on cutting, piecing, and assembly.
3. Q&A & Group Discussion – Open floor for questions and sharing progress.

3^rd Wednesday Monthly Schedule

• March: Introduction & First Block
• April – November: Monthly Block Presentations
• December: Final Block & Quilt Assembly Discussion

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

✔ Gain confidence in quilt block construction.

✔ Learn historical context for each block design.

✔ Develop precision piecing and construction techniques.

✔ Complete a beautiful sampler quilt by year-end!