Block of the Month

2025 - Laurel Ridge

Our 2025 Block Of the Month, Laurel Ridge (approx 90" square) quilt was created by American designer Lynn Wilder. Each month's instructions will include a video by Lynn and supporting live presentations by expert quilter Barbara Black.

If you need help with the BOM, you can visit the FORUM where Barbara Black will answer your questions (it's also a great place to see other people's progress).

Lynn Wilder's Laurel Ridge quilt design pays homage to the courageous women of the 1930s American Depression era who were employed by the newly established Work Progress Administration (WPA) as Packhorse Librarians, the pioneering traveling 'bookmobile'.

These women risked their lives for just $28 a month—facing terrible storms, rising creeks, wild animals, and skepticism towards the written word to deliver books into the depths of Kentucky's hollers and mountains on horseback and mules to bring literacy to these areas.

Lynn says,

“I regard these women as fearless and 'plucky,' committed to bettering the lives of their families and those impoverished and illiterate. Their bravery is commendable, and their tale deserves to be shared.”

The Hearthstone and Laurel Ridge fabric collections used in the quilts represent two generations of women—a grandmother and her cherished granddaughter—bonded by their love of quilting.

The Grandmother's Autumn colorway showcases Lynn's Hearthstone Collection from Marcus Fabrics, featuring rich, warm tones that echo the natural beauty of flat stones around a woodland cabin hearth.

The Granddaughter's Spring colorway (shown below) showcases Lynn's Laurel Ridge Collection from Marcus Fabrics, capturing the vibrant spring flowers and warm days spent learning to quilt.

2025 BOM | BOM 2025

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2024 - Pick a Petal

The 2024 Block of the Month, Pick a Petal (approx 72" square), was created by quilt designer Jen Kingwell. She writes,

I felt incredibly honoured when The Quilt Show approached me to be their next designer and without hesitation, I accepted. Immediately, my mind was brimming with ideas of what to create and my thoughts consistently gravitated towards Spring.

I think Spring is my favourite season.

After the grey days of winter, I get excited for the crisp mornings that shimmer with sunlight & hint at the warmth of Summer fast approaching. My garden begins to explode with vibrant colours and as I watch the butterflies and bees dance among the blooms, I can't help but feel my heart stir with joy and hope.

When The Quilt Show invited me to collaborate, I knew I wanted to capture the essence of Spring by weaving together the beauty and colour that this season brings to my world.

Using a mix of hand piecing, needle-turn appliqué and a range of stitch techniques, I began my journey to create Pick A Petal.

I love the way combining these techniques creates layers of detail and interest to a project. I embellished the appliqué borders with butterflies, flowers, and fruits to further evoke the spirit of spring.

I’m known as a scrap quilter and so I knew I wanted this design to reflect this: The colour palette is bright and fun mixing a range of prints.

I hope you enjoy this journey with me as much as I enjoyed the process of creating this design.

And if you need help with the BOM, you can visit the FORUM where Barbara Black will answer your questions (it's also a great place to see other people's progress).

The Pick a Petal kit was won by Susan M. from Ontario Canada. Congratulations Susan!

The pattern is available to Star Members only. Not a Star Member? CLICK HERE.

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2023 - Homeward Bound

Our 2023 Block Of the Month, Homeward Bound (approx 70" square) quilt was created by Australian designer Sarah Fielke. Featuring delightfully cheerful fabrics from Tula Pink and Kaffe Fassett and uplifting motifs of hospitable homes, loving hearts, peaceful birds and budding flowers, this joyful quilt promises to inspire happiness in its maker.

Homeward Bound is a learning project that will have you brushing up on old skills and learning some new ones. Each month's instructions will include a video by Sarah and supporting live presentations by expert quilter Barbara Black.

And if you need help with the BOM, you can visit the FORUM where Barbara Black will answer your questions (it's also a great place to see other people's progress).

2023 BOM | BOM 2023

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2022 - Garden Party Down Under

The 2022 BOM, Garden Party Down Under (approx 74" square), was created by quilt designer Irene Blanck. She writes,

The full story about the creation of Garden Party Down Under can be found here in the Introduction and Fabric Requirements document under the Pattern/Documents tab.

If you need help with the BOM, you can visit the FORUM where Barbara Black will answer your questions (it's also a great place to see other people's progress).

The Garden Party Down Under Pattern is no longer available on The Quilt Show site. Instructional videos for those working on the quilt may be found under the Videos tab for each month.

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2021 - Color My World

The 2021 BOM, Color My World (approx 69.5" square), was created by Australian designer Wendy Williams.

Click here to learn the story behind the quilt and its creation.

If you need help with the BOM, you can visit the FORUM where Barbara Black will answer your questions (it's also a great place to see other people's progress).

(All photographs: John Doughty - Spy Photography)

While the instructional videos are still available, the pattern must now be purchased at Wendy Williams' site. Click here.

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2020 - Afternoon Delight

The 2020 Block of the Month, Afternoon Delight, by Sue Garman.

The pattern is no longer available from The Quilt Show but may be found at Sue Garman's website, Come Quilt, here.

No videos were provided for this quilt.

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2019 - Sizzle

The 2019 Block of the Month, Sizzle, by Becky Goldsmith.

The pattern, originally available in a warm and a cool colorway, is no longer available from The Quilt Show but may be found by clicking here.

Instructional videos for those working on the quilt may be found by clicking on the View button.

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2018 - The Patchwork Barn

The 2018 Block of the Month, The Patchwork Barn, by Edyta Sitar.

The pattern is no longer available from The Quilt Show but may be found at www.laundrybasketquilts.com.

No videos were provided for this quilt.

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2017 - Halo Medallion

The 2017 Block of the Month, Halo Medallion, by Sue Garman.

The pattern is no longer available from The Quilt Show but may be found at www.comequilt.com.

Instructional videos for those working on the quilt may be found by clicking on the View button.

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2016 - Rajah Quilt Revisited

The 2016 Block of the Month, Rajah Quilt Revisited, by Lesse Siegele.

The pattern is no longer available from The Quilt Show but may be found at 2sewtextiles.com.

Instructional videos for those working on the quilt may be found by clicking on the View button.

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2015 - My Country House

The 2015 Block of the Month, My Country House, by Lynette Anderson.

The pattern is no longer available from The Quilt Show. Lynette is currently working on updating the pattern and we will post a link when it becomes available.

Lynette Anderson, Alex Anderson, Ricky Tims, and others give you tips and tricks to help you assemble the 2015 BOM My Country House in these instructional videos. Included are tips for squaring up your blocks, fabric pressing, block 'how-tos', and more. Even if you aren't making the BOM, many of these quilt tips will help you to construct your own patchwork designs.

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