QBOTMC News - Navajo Block, BOM survey and Sausage Rolls
Published: Tue, 03/28/17
We hope you've had a fab week. This week I've been busy finishing up some Easter projects, and
I've had heaps of fun pottering away in my studio making them. It feels like I've had a productive
creative week, and I LOVE it when that happens. Trouble is, I've just added to my "to Quilt" pile,
so guess what I'm doing this weekend??? I love that bit too, so it's win-win here!!
Looks like it's going to be another rainy weekend too, so quilting during the day and crocheting in
front of the TV at night and I'm all set!
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This week's block is a fairly straight-forward one to piece, and it looks great in different quilt
layouts too.
Please click the link below to download the Navajo Block.
http://www.quiltblockofthemonthclub.com/download.php?file=navajo-block.pdf
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Recently the American Quilters Society did an online survey about Block of the Month Quilts, and I thought
you may be interested in some of the answers they received:
"We asked what you thought about Block of the Month projects – over 600 of you shared your passions and
opinions! Thank you for the fantastic response.
For those new to the monthly ritual known as Block of the Month, let us take a minute and explain. A Block of
the Month is a pattern shared one block at a time, usually in monthly intervals. Known as BOM for short,
some BOMs share a portion of the quilt pattern each month rather than just a block, others include multiple
blocks monthly.
There are a variety of lengths of programs as well. Ranging from 4 to 12 months, a Block of the Month
pattern can be shared very quickly or over an extended range of time. The patterns may or may not include
fabrics depending on the program.
How many participate in Block of the Month projects?
• 4 out of every 5 quilters reported having participated in a Block of the Month in one form or another.
How many BOM have you participated in?
• 25% of respondents have participated in 5 or more Block of the Month programs. That’s some committed quilters!
• Nearly 30% have taken part in 3-5 BOM.
• Over 27% are just getting their BOM feet wet having participated on only 1-2 BOM programs.
• Another 12% say they can’t wait to get started.
If there are 12 months in a year, how many BOM do you work on each month?
• For those bitten by the BOM bug, 2 out of every 5 stick with one Block of the Month program.
• Nearly 28% of participants reported doing 2-3 BOM projects per year.
• 5% of the ultra dedicated do more than 5 BOM projects each year…that’s more than a block a week.
• Nine of you said you couldn’t get enough – you want to do them ALL!
What’s so appealing about Block of the Months? According to those responding…
• Number ONE on the list – Quilters do Block of the Months because they want to learn new skills, try
out a new technique, and expand their quilting horizons.
• With an eye for detailed instructions and lots of pictures showing every step of the way, it’s no wonder
BOMers are adventurous!
• Rounding out their top three, quilters resoundingly declared that they want a fun Challenge!"
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And when rainy weather means comfort food....
Best-Ever Homemade Sausage Rolls
Ingredients
4 sheets ready rolled puff pastry
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg
500g (1lb) veal mince, or beef mince
500g (1lb) sausage mince
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1/4 cup (60ml) Worcestershire sauce
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 220C (428F)/200C fan-forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
Step 2
Thaw puff pastry. Meanwhile, combine milk and egg in a small jug. Whisk well. Combine veal mince,
sausage mince, onion, carrot, garlic, parsley and sauces in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide mixture into 8.
Step 3
Lay a sheet of pastry on a flat surface. Cut sheet in half horizontally. Spoon 1/8 of the mince mixture
down along the long side of one pastry half, shaping mince into a long sausage shape. Brush opposite
long edge with a little egg mixture
Step 4
Roll up pastry to enclose filling, finishing seam side down. Brush top of log with egg mixture. Cut into
6 short pieces. Place pieces, seam side down on prepared tray, 2cm/1in apart. Repeat with remaining
mince mixture, pastry and eggwash.
Step 5
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
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Keep an eye out for this week's new bag pattern too.
Until Next Week - Happy Quilting!
Regards,
Jody & Annette