We're a few days into May now, have you started this month's pattern for the 2023 Block Of the Month, Homeward Bound? If you haven't, or even if you have, Barbara Black has brought us her usual supply of monthly tips and tricks so that you can work on Month 5's task, the pieced border that surrounds the center of the quilt.
Sarah Fielke's Homeward Bound pattern, our 2023 Block Of the Month, is FREE to all Star members. We still have a few of the templates to make the journey even easier. Join us in making this wonderful heirloom quilt that will put a smile on everyone's face who sees it.
From the Quilt Alliance, "Happy 30th birthday to us! And what better way to celebrate this milestone than with a huge quilt party? The best part is — you’re invited! And so are nine of your very favorite quilt designers who each designed a block for our first-ever block of the month quilt as a birthday gift to the Quilt Alliance." Click through to get a peek of what the BOM blocks will look like and how you can participate too!
In 2008, we had an applique Block of the Month- and piecers were unhappy. In 2009, we had a pieced Block of the Month and appliquers were unhappy. So... in 2010 we had 2 Block of the Month quilts created by Sue Garman.
Month 3 of Homeward Bound, the 2023 TQS Block Of the Month designed by Sarah Fielke, means you'll be finishing the hollyhock blocks by adding small circles and leaves. Barbara Black is back with her monthly tips to help you conquer the 116 circles, in 5 different sizes, that make up the Hollyhock blocks.
It's a new year and as you probably already know, that means there is a brand new TQS Block Of the Month. This year's BOM is called Homeward Bound and is designed by Sarah Fielke. As always, The Quilt's Show's resident BOM expert Barbara Black will be there with you each month to guide you in making this fantastic quilt. For Month 1, she has tips on making "the small center cabin and the four star point units that surround the cabin."
Since we gave you the patterns for both Months 11 and 12 of The Quilt Show's 2022 BOM, Garden Party Down Under, early last month, Barbara Black also provided her tips for both months early as well. Since you've already got your tips, and some of you may be itching to finish your quilt, Barbara has kindly provided some quilting ideas to do just that and finish off your 2022 Block Of the Month in style!
You're almost there, and Barbara Black is here to help get you across the finish line. Barbara has got her tips for Months 11 and 12 of Irene Blanck's Garden Party Down Under, The Quilt Show's 2022 Block Of the Month, ready for you. Once all is said and done, she says that "this lovely quilt is sure to be a favorite in your family for years to come."
Do you love to embellish? Our 2023 Block of the Month quilt has lots of room for personalization! Embroider, add beads, or customize your quilting. There are so many places and ways to make this quilt your own!
Want a preview of our 2023 Block of the Month Kit? Watch Alex and our Warehouse Manager Suzanne get a first look at our BOM 2023 Kit in this unboxing video!
The background fabric that Sarah Fielke used in her quilt for the 2023 BOM was no longer available when we made our kits, so we designed our own! It is completely unique to The Quilt Show and not available anywhere else.
The designer of our 2023 Block of the Month Quilt is from "down under," and is especially known for her beautiful and colorful Block of the Month kits. Her quilts have roots in both modern and traditional quilting, and she describes them as "contemporary traditional". Can you guess who it is? If you guessed Sarah Fielke, you are right! Here are a few sneak peeks from the 2023 Block of the Month quilt Sarah designed for us.
So you've got your patterns, you've watched the videos, AND you watched Barbara Black's LIVE, but you still want a little more guidance on how to get Month 10 of Garden Party Down Under just right. Never fear, because Barbara has her monthly tip blog to guide you in getting your borders and vases just the way you want them.
Even though it's September, that doesn't mean it's too late to start the 2022 Block Of the Month, Garden Party Down Under. You can still download all of the year's patterns up to now and get the rest of them when they become available. And don't forget all the resources available to you too, like Barbara Black's helpful tips and tricks that she puts out for every new month's set of patterns. Here are the tips for Month 9.
Like any quilt made from a pattern, it's ultimately up to you to decide how you want to interpret it. That's true for this year's Block Of the Month, Garden Party Down Under, and Barbara Black has got little tips to help show you how to make this month's blocks your own. She says, "This month there is a striking appliqué vase. The vase can be cut from a single piece of fabric, or cut the handle from a different fabric to add interest. Your quilt, you get to decide."
It's the beginning of July which means we're on to the second half of this year's Block Of the Month, Garden Party Down Under. And since it's the start of the month, Barbara Black has her monthly tips and tricks blog to guide you along. She says, "Moving on to the second half of this year--we have a new, beautiful applique block and another ShooFly block."
Barbara has some great tips for this month's Shoofly and Appliqué blocks for Garden Party Down Under, including ideas on piecing and measuring along with some alternative ideas for the center of the Shoofly block.
We are almost halfway through the year, which means people are almost halfway down with the 2022 Block Of the Month, Garden Party Down Under. Barbara Black has posted some in-progress photos of some of her students' work on the BOM and they are just wonderful. And guess what? It's never too late for you to start their own 2022 BOM if you haven't yet because you still have half a year to go!
For Month 5 of Garden Party Down Under, Barbara Black guides you in making two different blocks. When finished and added to your quilt, you will begin to see the fruits of your labor come to life. She says, "This month we make TWO Applique Blocks. And when those are done you can sew BOTH the top and bottom rows to the center of the quilt, seeing progress!"
As we arrive at Month 4 of the 2022 BOM, Garden Party Down Under, Barbara Black has got the scoop on how to make the two blocks that lie ahead. She says, "It's Month 4 and once again we have an applique block and a pieced block."