The wait is over! The latest block in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along is here and ready for you to bring your quilty flare to the Arrow quilt block!
Super thrilled to see that last month was an easy-peasy one for you! I suspected it would be, and sometimes you just need an easy win, right?! Especially since you’ve tackled some tricky techniques already, just look at all you’ve already learned in the Mouse Trap BOM:
- How to piece quarter circles in the Rainbow block.
- How to trim up those adorable half-rectangle triangles in the Triangle Points block
- How to work with templates and piecing angles in the Sticks block.
- Traditional piecing in the Mosaic block.
- Learning how to line up triangle pieces with the Apex block.
- How to piece half-circles with the Half Moons Blocks.
- How to keep things nice and straight with the Flag block
Read on to find out exactly how you’ll be challenged this month😉.
Today I’m covering:
- The story behind the Arrow quilt block
- Composition play to be had
- Quilting technique featured
- Materials required
- Top Tips
- Caution
- Monthly giveaway details
Let’s dive in!
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Story Behind the Arrow Quilt Block
Surprisingly, Arrow was the 17th design in my geometric drawing series, and by that point, I’d only featured triangles in 5 of my designs. I would have thought it would be more, as the angles triangles create are super captivating.
But what I noticed the most about this design was the directionality it offered. This is something that caught my attention and intrigued me from a composition standpoint.
Composition Play
The Arrow block brings in a flying geese unit to your composition play. There are also those fun small ‘broken arrow’ bits that entice the eye to get up close and see what that detail’s all about 😊
There’re a few ways you can use the Arrow block in your composition play:
- Consider placing them at opposite corners of your quilt.
- Center a series of 4 of them, one in each variation, and build out from there.
- Use them as reflected ‘bookends’ as shown in Abstract Layout 4.
The triangle point allows you to help direct the flow, so step back and see the possibilities this lil’ cutie gives you!
Quilting Technique Featured
The Arrow Block brings in a few techniques, including small piecing, along with using quilt templates to help you keep those angles nice and sharp.
You’ve tackled similar techniques in the Triangle Points and Mosaic blocks, so refer back to those quilting adventures to help guide you through piecing your Arrow block.
Materials & Notions
Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand to stitch up the Arrow quilt block:
- Arrow quilt block pattern – part of the Mouse Trap Quilt Pattern
- Mouse Trap Acrylic Ruler Set
- Fabrics in colours:
- Piecing thread
- Sewing machine
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter with these blades
- Ruler – long
- Ruler – short
- Small scissors
- Pin cushion
- Pins
- Iron
- Wool pressing mat – Use code SHANNONFRASER15 to save 15% on your entire purchase at The Felt Store Canada or The Felt Store USA. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts.
- Tailor’s clapper
- Spray bottle
To make the original pattern cover version, you can find the exact kit featuring the same AGF Pure Solids in this quilt kit from Sew Curated.
Get the AGF Pure Solids dupes from Sew Curated for the colours I’ll be stitching my Mouse Trap quilt in 2025.
Top Tips
Since the bias edge of the triangle point is quite long, that gives ample opportunity for things to stretch out on you.
Popping pins at several intervals along that long seam will go a long way in helping your pieces stay lined up.
Caution
Be extra mindful when pressing your Piece E. That’s a key area where things like to get wonky. Good thing there’s a wee bit of wiggle room to help trim down if needed 😉
August 2025 Mouse Trap BOM Giveaway
You’ve been doing an amazing job piecing your Mouse Trap blocks and keeping pace with the quilt along, so I thought it would be fun to win a $50 USD gift card from my friends at the Fat Quarter Shop so you can go on a little shopping spree!
To enter the giveaway, you must:
- Be following @fatquartershop and @shannonfraserdesigns on Instagram.
- Post a photo on Instagram of your Arrow block between August 15, 2025, and September 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- Instagram account must be public.
- Tag @fatquartershop and @shannonfraserdesigns
- Include the hashtags #MouseTrapBOM #MouseTrapQuilt
This month’s giveaway is open internationally
The winner is to be announced in the September 15, 2025, Mouse Trap BOM Newsletter!
Have fun piecing up your Arrow blocks! I can’t wait to see it pop up on the ‘gram or in our Facebook group.
If you haven’t already, be sure to get your Mouse Trap BOM Quilt Pattern and sign up for the Mouse Trap BOM Newsletter so you don’t miss any of the quilt-along details 😊 For added help, take the optional Mouse Trap Course to see how each of the quilt blocks are made!
Happy stitching!
xo
Shannon
PS Don’t forget to share your Arrow quilt block on the ‘gram to be entered into the giveaway!
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