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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 12

Even though we released both the Month 11 and 12 patterns for our 2023 Block of the Month, Homeward Bound by Sarah Fielke, earlier this month, we previously mentioned that Barbara Black was only going to provide her tips for Month 11 at this time. Well as an early treat, Barbara has decided to debut her Month 12 tips now so you can get a jumpstart on finishing that top for the Holiday season. She says, "We made it to Month 12! It's time to finish the final border with a stair-step unit. Then your top will be done!"

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 11

While we released the patterns for both Months 11 and 12 of the 2023 Block Of the Month, Homeward Bound by Sarah Fielke, Barbara Black will still be releasing her tips monthly for the rest of the year. So she returns with her tricks and tips for completing Month 11, where you will "add the 4 Hearts to the pieced borders made last month" and "make the 12 Cabins for the last border."

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 10

Can't decide whether to work on your Halloween projects or this month's Homeward Bound blocks? Well, maybe Barbara Black can push you in one direction over the other as she's back with her monthly tips to help you make the 2023 TQS BOM as smoothly as possible. She says, "After spending 3 months on the wide applique border, you will like how quickly the pieced border goes in Month 10. There is just a small amount of applique, leaves, stems, and berries."

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 9

We're halfway through September, which means we're halfway to the next set of patterns for the 2023 TQS BOM, Homeward Bound by Sarah Fielke. But if you haven't finished Month 9 yet, or just want to bookmark some reminders for later, Barbara Black has got another round of tips to help you out. This month she says you will be finishing "the wide applique borders by adding the Birds and more leaves."

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 8

Month 8 of the 2023 TQS BOM, Homeward Bound by Sarah Fielke, is in full swing now and whether you're finished with it already, or are in need of some assistance, it can never hurt don't get another perspective on the subject. Enter Barbara Black and her monthly tips and tricks. She says for this month you will be continuing "to add leaves and flowers to the wide appliqué borders."

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 7

If you've already downloaded the patterns for Month 7 of the 2023 TQS BOM, Homeward Bound by Sarah Fielke, then you already know you're on the road to making borders for the next few months. Luckily our Block Of the Month expert Barbara Black is back as always with a catalog of tips to help you build your borders. She says, "It's time to start on the wide applique border that features lots of flowers, leaves and birds. We will work on these borders in Months 7, 8 and 9."

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 6

Have you been seeing stars the last fews days working on Month 6 of the 2023 Block Of the Month, Homeward Bound? Well, whether they're shiny and bright stars of success or stars of confusion, Barbara Black has shown up just in time to show you how to make the stars that will accompany your quilt. She says, "This month we make ALL the stars that will complete the entire quilt." So become a quilting star yourself and make Month 6 as shiny and bright as the sun!

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 5

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.

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It's Not Too Late to Start the BOM 2023

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.

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 3

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.

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The Quilt Show Puzzle: "Growing Wild" by Sarah Fielke

Do a puzzle of Sarah Fielke's quilt, Growing Wild.

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The Quilt Show Puzzle: "A Little Wilderness" by Sarah Fielke

Do a puzzle of Sarah Fielke's quilt, A Little Wilderness.

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The Quilt Show Puzzle: "32 is a Bushel" by Sarah Fielke

Do a puzzle of Sarah Fielke's quilt, 32 is a Bushel.

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The Quilt Show Puzzle: "The Improv Army" by Sarah Fielke

Do a puzzle of Sarah Fielke's quilt, The Improv Army.

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Barbara Black's Tips for "Homeward Bound" Month 1

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."

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On The Set with Sarah Fielke

Join Alex Anderson on the set of The Quilt Show as she meets our 2023 Block Of the Month designer, Sarah Fielke. Go behind the scenes as Sarah shows off Homeward Bound, the 2023 BOM, and demonstrates her way to appliqué, how to lay out appliqué borders, and how to create fabric from your stash with scraps.
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Trailer 3201: Block of the Month Quilt 2023 Homeward Bound by Sarah Fielke

Debuting January 1, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, it's a new year, and you know what that means, our new Block Of the Month quilt designed by Australia's Sarah Fielke. Sarah is so happy to be here and to introduce you to Homeward Bound.

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2023 Block Of The Month Embellishment Teases

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!

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2023 Block of the Month Kit Unboxing Video

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!

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We Created Our Own Background Fabric for the 2023 Block Of the Month

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.

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