And just like that, you’re down to the last 2 quilt blocks in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along. This month, you’ll be stitching up the Intercept quilt block!
A big congrats on completing your Split Moons quilt block! Itty bitty piecing and curves in one?! But you did it! I’m super proud of all the hard work you’ve been putting in, 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
- Keeping long angles nice and sharp in the Arrow block.
- How to keep small strips nice and straight in the Split Moon block
Once again, this month will feel quite breezy compared to last month, but I’m still sneaking in a little bit of a challenge. Find out how below 😉.
Today I’m covering:
- The story behind the Intercept 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 Intercept Quilt Block
I shared early on that the Mouse Trap quilt block designs stem from my morning art drawing sessions. The more geometric shapes I drew, the more I started to compound my shapes. It’s always so fascinating to see how your ideas evolve, particularly when you do a deep dive on a topic.
And I was very excited about the composition possibilities the Intercept quilt block offered!
Composition Play
The Intercept block combines two of my loves: intersecting lines and angles.
It’s basic shapes that come together to create interesting line formations. And it’s those formations that allow you to incorporate some lovely movement. As I type this, I get images of placing them on their sides and offsetting them to create a spinning effect!
Don’t forget to use your mini quilt block graphics to play around with your composition.
- Lay them in the same direction,
- Flip them around,
- Back them up against one another
- Stagger them
What do you see?!
Quilting Technique Featured
What’s fun about the Intercept block is that the piecing pulls from the improv technique of slicing. One of the scary things about improv is slicing in your quilt block. This piecing adventure will give you a hint of how that feels! The good news is, the quilt pattern gives you specific parameters on where to slice, so you’re not slicing blind 😉
Materials & Notions
Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand to stitch up the Intercept quilt block:
- Intercept 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 small, medium, or large wool pressing mat at thefeltstore.ca or thefeltstore.com.
- Tailor’s clapper
- Spray bottle
Top Tips
The best tip for the Intercept quilt block is to stitch with a very accurate seam allowance.
Take your time and don’t rush yourself.
That’s the main challenge with this block – stitching accurately and keeping things nice and in line!
Caution
Just like with the Arrow block, you’ve got a very long bias edge to stitch, and this time you have less wiggle room for a little extra challenge 😉
If you’re making the reversed version of the Intercept block, make sure you’ve double-checked the placement of your pieces and the angle of your cut before you slice into your Base.
October 2025 Mouse Trap BOM Giveaway
One of the things I love sneaking into my quilts is different fabric substrates. And since you’ve been stepping outside your quilty comfort zone, I thought you might like to continue that adventure with a chance of winning a Fat 8 bundle of Warp and Weft from Sarah Made‘s shop!
To enter the giveaway, you must:
- Be following @sarah_made and @shannonfraserdesigns on Instagram.
- Post a photo on Instagram of your Intercept block between October 15, 2025, and November 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- Instagram account must be public.
- Tag @sarah_made and @shannonfraserdesigns
- Include the hashtags #MouseTrapBOM #MouseTrapQuilt
This month’s giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents only.
The winner is to be announced in the November 15, 2025, Mouse Trap BOM Newsletter!
You’re doing amazing with your Mouse Trap Block of the Month stitching progress. Keep it up with your Intercept block. I look forward to seeing it pop up on the ‘gram or in our Facebook group. The countdown is officially on as you’ve only got 2 more blocks in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month quilt along, and then the quilty composition fun begins!!
If you haven’t already, be sure to get your Mouse Trap BOM Quilt Pattern. 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 Intercept quilt block on the ‘gram to be entered into the giveaway!
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