I have swerved many questions in the comments but will try to clarify for everyone.
On a side note, I’m not sure why this link didn’t work – I’m hoping it fixed itself – haha!
1. Quilt measures 58″ x 74″.
2. Two borders on original quilt, one narrow, one wide – optional. I did not list border fabric in requirements. Wait till your blocks are finished.
3. Nearly any fabric will work. The blocks are very forgiving.
4. No circle “rulers” are needed.
5. Smallest squares could be eliminated because trimming will produce fabric for the 4″ circles.
6. Background fabrics could also be repeated- you just risk getting two identical fabrics together in the same block.
7. 8″ and 6″ squares can also be repeated if you wish. More fabrics guarantee more interest and make it easier to assemble blocks because you’re not having to watch what goes with what.
8. Many of you have made this in a group which is the best way to make it. All of us at Country Threads got together and made blocks and then traded.
9. Our quilts weren’t identical but resembled each other and when we hung them in our market booth I will never forget Virginia Robertson saying, ” I’m always glad when old dogs can teach new tricks!” Ha!
Connie and I are looking forward to making Bullseye blocks again. It’s the most laid back, forgiving and addicting quilt I’ve ever made.
In our next post I’ll tell you how this block came about. If I stop and take pictures now in the middle of the post, it’s likely to crash.
Here was the game happening this morning between Heidi and Ernie.
Ernie reaches that big paw under the door so Heidi will try to get him – Heidi got bored quickly.
Cantata happened last night – the name of it was I Love To Tell the Story. Do you know that old hymn? It went so well – not a mistake that I can think of. We had a big crowd – because it was around 30 degrees making it easy to get out at night. We’ve had snowstorms, bitter cold on many dates. One year we finally got to perform it in January! That was not very fun. That’s another one in the books!
I’ll take any questions you have about Bullseye quilt along!
I remember making this years ago at your quilt camp. Very fun. I’m thinking it would so fun in modern fabrics too.
I’m @ my son’s in Omaha snoozing with the new baby.
Mary Hawk – I saw that new baby – better soak up all that sweetness before heading for home! Congratulations to all!
I love to tell the story
Of unseen things above
Of Jesus and his glory
Of Jesus and his love
I love to tell the story
Because I know ’tis true
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else can do
I love to tell the story
‘Twill be my theme in glory
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and his love
I love to tell the story
For those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting
To hear it like the rest
And when in scenes of glory
I sing the new, new song
‘Twill be the old, old story
That I have loved so long
I love to tell the story
‘Twill be my theme in glory
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and his love
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and his love
I remember this well. I grew up with my Dad playing gospel music on the record player. Oh, to be able to return to those glorious days.
Karen – old gospel songs are part of my past as well — love it!
How many can just read it? I actually sang it…
Mary, Sewed a small one quite a few years ago. Sounds like fun again. Had a few snowflakes this morning and now it’s sunny. Enjoyed Virginia’s comment about old dogs!
Hope ARLO is doing well!
Mary…I cut all of the 9 inch blocks already. I was worried that I wouldn’t have enough light 9″ squares, so I started fishing in my scraps. I got the bright idea to cut 2 if there was enough, so I ended up cutting quite a few double. Do you think that will look funny? Hmmmm. Maybe I should dig deeper.
I’ve been gathering my cottons and can’t wait to get started! Love the kitties! We’ve had quite a few cats with double paws, aren’t they just amazing? Your Ernie has really big ones!
I’m just trying to use up part of a box of scraps == can’t wait. I love the looks. Be safe, love you and all the other quilters everywhere.
i just remembered i have my cut-outs from the bulls-eye quilt. a friend tried to get me to make a miniature or else just toss them. i figured i could use them to make another quilt but didn’t want this one in miniature. will surely save me cutting time. thanks for doing this next year. a merry Christmas to everyone. patti in florida
I love the idea of miniature with scraps. I made my Bullseye quilt 12-15 year ago, so need to see if I saved the scraps. I love small blocks & quilts.
Mary & Connie the Bullseye is the only quilt my Dad has ever commented on in the 32 years of quilting. He really liked it and I keep thinking I will make him one, but they don’t use the quilts I have made.for them!
Karen Gaithersburg – BUT your dad just might use a Bullseye quilt because it “looks” useable. Every time somebody “saves” the quilt I made for them. I cringe!
Our church choir had its cantata yesterday. It was wonderful and really told the real meaning of Christmas. I am so looking forward to making the Bullseye quilt with the group. I hope people will be able to show their finished quilts when they are completed. I’m hoping to make this for a Christmas present for next year.
I’ve always loved this quilt! Fun times ahead. But my question is about the counter or background behind the pattern in the first photo. I love it! Is is granite or quartz? Recall the name? I’ve been looking for something for the island in my kitchen and I think it would be great!
Lisa B – this is our floor in our sun porch – it is exposed aggregate concrete with heat underneath. It’s very warm, comfortable and with animals, it’s very easy to clean.
Your kitties are so darn cute! I missed our cantata yesterday at church for a family brunch due to hockey schedules so really felt sad not to hear one this year. Cantatas seem to make the holidays so special for me. I am really looking forward to making this new to me quilt. I think it’s time I used my tote of shirting And homespun fabrics for this quilt -a-long. Don’t you just love having a whole big country of sewing sisters to sew right along with on this!!
Kathy in western NY – yes, I DO love having a whole big country of sewing sisters! This is gonna be fun!
I made the Bullseye Quilt a few years ago. I wasn’t sure if I could post a picture on your blog so I sent you an email with pics of my Bullseye quilt. I just LOVE it. It’s so warm & cuddly. The more it’s washed & dried the softer it becomes. Not sure I’ll make another during your QAL but I’ll be watching the progress of all. I think it would be awesome to make it in some of todays brighter color palettes. Hmmm………….maybe I should make another, brighter one! I’ll think about it, after Christmas. Right now I have too much to do before the holidays!
Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Love your blog posts, all the pets & animals, etc. Just don’t want all that snowy weather again. LOL!
Jan Behm – got your photo – what a great quilt!
Thanks, Mary! It was fun to make! Just love it!!
Would you say this is a beginner quilt. Looks like it may be challenging. Just wondering.
Tammy Guerrero – yes, I would say this is a beginner quilt! Could anybody who has already made a bullseye quilt assure Tammy that this is beginner level?
Yes, a beginner quilt !
Mary I was telling a friend who also receives your blog that I had a book from long ago with a Bulls Eye pattern in it so I found it amongst my many books without tearing apart my sewing room and…..Lo and Behold it’s in “your book” Quilts From Aunt Amy, so I’m good to go other than digging thru my stash for what’s needed. Hopefully I won’t need to buy any fabric. How ironic that it’s yours and Connie’s book
Donna from MN – don’t buy any more fabric – I’m sure you can make this with what you have on hand. So happy you have the book!
Looking forward to the quilt along. I recently seen one done with black backgrounds so will try that on this one. I love the first one I made with muslin background and 80s fabrics in medium colors….powder blues, dusty mauves, yellow & green calicoes!
Rosemary – thanks for assuring Tammy this is a beginner quilt!
Would the bullseye quilt be a good project for kids (8or9)?
I gathered my 2 sisters and a friend of mine as the 4th person to make the bullseye quilt. We will all trade our blocks so our quilts will all have a quarter from each persons blocks. We can’t wait to start.
Should we cut out the back after adding the last circle? I didn’t see it in the instructions.
Debbie R. – yes, trim the back of the previous circle. I’m sorry if I didn’t make that clear.