Month 1 -- ask questions here

[Barbara B.]

Barbara, I like your test quilt. Is it possible for me to add this to in the See Quilts/My Favorites, so I can find it again easily?

Judith, I just added the photo to My Quilts in the Gallery. Look for Barbara Black and you should find it. Then make it one of your Favorites and you can find it again later easily. As it gets bigger I will add more.

[Judith A.]

My test quilt so far, through month 5, with corner stars from month 6.

Barbara, I like your test quilt. Is it possible for me to add this to in the See Quilts/My Favorites, so I can find it again easily?

[Barbara B.]

We got this done today.

[Barbara B.]

Will The Quilt Show provide close up pictures of the BOM quilt this year? It was so helpful for last year's BOM when close ups were posted on the See Quilts - Quilts & Gallery page.

This has been done. Add them to Your Favorites to find them again easily.

[Barbara B.]

I will see what I can do.

[Rosemary B.]

Will The Quilt Show provide close up pictures of the BOM quilt this year? It was so helpful for last year's BOM when close ups were posted on the See Quilts - Quilts & Gallery page.

So gorgeous. Love the colors which is giving me more ideas.

[Deb B.]

Beautiful!

[Barbara B.]

If you are using the Kit use one half yard for the wide border in Month 7 and the other half yard for all the rest.
If using your own fabric, do whatever you like. There is no instruction on what fabrics to use for any of the stems. Use only one fabric or several.
Sarah used pre-made bias in at least two colors. We do not have access to that product and don’t know which colors she used.

[Helen W.]

Barbara, I sure hope DocRuth appreciates the time it takes you to write such a detailed answer
with the measurements included. And a lot will benefit from the picture of the back of the block.
You covered all the bases. It would be nice if people are in need of troubleshooting their problem
would post a picture of what they did. It makes it a lot easier to see what needs to be changed.
Thanks for all you time and expertise. I know I am one quilter who has benefited greatly from
all your suggestions. HelenW

[Barbara B.]

It is a reply to the person who asked about getting a kit from someone who has changed their mind.

[Helen W.]

My test quilt so far, through month 5, with corner stars from month 6.

Barbara, Love, Love, Love your quilt so far thru month 5. The colors are so cheerful and happy. That is great when it
is rainy and snowy and gray outside in North Idaho.But I do really like the light grey background fabric.It really makes the colors POP. Bet a lot of the TQS BOMers are going to click on it and really study the blocks
that will be coming. I know I will. Thank you for posting it. HelenW

PS Just wondering why you posted it under Month 1 Ask Questions???

[Barbara B.]

My test quilt so far, through month 5, with corner stars from month 6.

[Barbara B.]

While it might happen, it’s usually months down the road when someone decides they want to sell their kit.
You can buy the background fabric directly from The Quilt Show store, the only place it is available. The rest of the fabrics are relatively new fabrics you should be able to find in shops and online. The complete list is on the Fabric Requirements document.
Selecting your own fabrics makes this quilt your own. As long as the choices are similar to the Kit, your quilt will have the same feel.
I started with a jelly roll of the Tula Pink fabrics and a different background fabric since I had to start testing the pattern in September. I added very little to that jelly roll and I am through month 5 now. Mine looks the same, except for the background.

New to this group but late to Sarah Fielke’s 2023 BOM☹️. Would like to purchase the fabrics for the quilt but just saw that they’re completely sold out. Is there any way to find out if kits might be available from, for example, people who have bought the fabric etc. but decided not to make the quilt? I’d appreciate any and all suggestions. I know I could choose my own fabrics but really want to use Sarah’s picks. Thanks in advance!