Barbara Black advise about Block of the Month 2026

[Faith R.]

2026 seems loaded with points. I'm scared to death of getting those right. Are they all pieced? I'm a seasoned sewer and even won a ribbon for the 2024 BOM.

[Donna A.]

Where can I find the fabric requirements for the 2026 Block of the Month?

[Barbara B.]

They are not out yet. They will be soon, almost certainly before my LIVE November 10.

[Barbara B.]

They are mostly paper pieced which makes accuracy much more likely. You will learn a lot and you CAN do this.

[Lynda J.]

Hi Barbara. I am very excited about the BOM, but applique is not my thing. Are the circles in the center motif the only applique, or is there more? Thanks.

[Barbara B.]

That is it.

[Lynda J.]

Thanks Barbara. That means I'm in and I can't wait for the challenge.

[Barbara B.]

Shoot an email to [email protected] to let them know your name doesn’t appear on your posts. They can fix it internally.
Glad you are in, it’s a really fun one. I have month 1 done and will get month 2 well underway today.

[Pat]

Is the paper piecing technique for "Game On" the same one as you taught us for "Color My World"?

[Barbara B.]

Becky sews through vellum paper. I will demo both that and the “fold back” method with freezer paper or other paper without sewing through the paper. That requires some glue.

Hello, in watching Alex yesterday 11-3-25, she mentioned Barbara has a video for the 2026 BOM on Monday to discuss specifics . When will that video air, or did I misunderstand Alex? Have I missed it? Thanks

[Barbara B.]

I will be LIVE Monday November 10, 10 am pacific, noon central time. I will discuss how to get ready for Game On!