This month's Block is the Arkansas Traveler and can be used as either a standalone block or a companion block to the February blocks, Hearts and Diamonds. This quick and straightforward Raw Edge Appliqué Block works as a Main Block or Border and pairs well with the stitching-only Diamond block and the stitching-only Hearts and Diamonds blocks from February. I've also provided the stitching-only Block in Bernina's BQM format for the B 790 and B 990 models. The Diamond block makes a nice secondary diagonal design.
Technique this month: Raw Edge Appliqué
Content included with the course:
Video Supplement with step-by-step instructions
Downloadable content included with the course:
Project Sheet with supplies, materials list, and Design info
Embroidery file in .jef, .pes, exp, BQM, and .vp3 formats
NOTE
This Block is part of the yearly 8" BOM Club.
Enrollment in the yearly club includes the "General Instructions" course, which provides detailed information on Stitching, trimming, joining, Sashing, Invisible Sashing, Applique, Rag Edge Applique, Whole Cloth Backs, Borders and Corners, and how to Bind the blocks.
The "General Instructions" are also available as a single course
"8 Inch BOM General Instructions."
Hi I'm PJ
Since 2006 I’ve been a teacher at Montavilla Sewing Centers in the Portland Metro area. I design, produce and teach the monthly projects for Babylock & Bernina Serger Club, PJ's Embroidery Club, and 8” Block of the month Club.
I have a lot of fun creating projects, designs, and patterns that incorporate techniques and products to encourage the students to get the most out of their Sergers and Embroidery Machines.
Run Line Block
BQM file also included
Sample Layout
Sample Layout
With the Heart block from February 2025
Arkansas Traveler
Curriculum
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