I am very excited about the Blogger's Block of the Month program that is hosted by Open Gate designer Monique Dillard. The BOM will start in earnest at the beginning of January (as soon as the holiday hub bub has subsided), and last for six months. Seven bloggers you may know and enjoy are participating and we would be thrilled to have you join in with us and sew along.
These are the participants, each of whom is making the quilt in different fabrics.
Sherri from A Quilting Life - aquiltinglife.blogspot.com
Thelma from Cupcakes ‘n Daisies ~ cupcakesndaisies.blogspot.com
Lissa from Moda Lissa ~ ModaLissa.blogspot.com
Monique from Open Gate Quilts - opengatequilts.blogspot.com
Denise from Quilter’s Window ~ Quilterswindow.com/blog
Nicole from Sister’s Choice ~ sisterschoice.typepad.com
Lisa from Stashmaster ~ The-Stashmaster.blogspot.com
At the beginning of each month, Monique will release a block pattern on her blog, which you can download and print out. There will be options to make the blocks in two color versions, so you can have the choice to make one block (for a six block finished quilt) or two blocks (for the full sized twelve block quilt). I have a seriously yummy fabric collection to work with (Brannock and Patek's "Audra's Iris Garden") so I will be making two blocks each month using a variety of the gorgeous colors in the line. If you study the photo of Monique's quilt above, try to pick out the duplicate blocks. It isn't easy, as the blocks look so different when made up in different fabrics/colors.
Monique has just posted the supply list for the quilt on her blog, so I encourage you to go have a look. I hope you will consider making this gorgeous quilt along with us. There will be plenty of support, encouragement, and tips from seven very experienced quilters as we progress through the six months of construction.
Oh, and if all of this wasn't enough incentive to participate--the block patterns and finishing instructions are free!
Ooh, very pretty! Congratulations on being a big part of this BOM :) It is sure to be a big success. I like how there are two of each block but each is soo different. Free is good, too!
Posted by: AnnieO | December 19, 2012 at 08:33 AM
You know, I don't generally care for Sampler quilts but I do really, really like this one. It is sheer genius to have the matching blocks look so different because of fabric choices and placement. I may have to seriously consider jumping in on this project. Hummmm.... stay tuned!
Yesterday was long, nearly 8 hours in the car going there and back again to fetch DS2 home for Christmas. The weather was lovely and it's good to have him home (I can hear your amen to that!) but it was one less day to sew. Yikes!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | December 20, 2012 at 05:44 AM
I might just have to participate because I think it's beautiful! I'm sure I have plenty of fabric on-hand would just need to pick out something....maybe Jo Morton, I have a bunch!
Posted by: Deb | December 20, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Looks like it's going to be a lot of fun!
Posted by: John'aLee | December 20, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Hehe, I'm glad you added that last line. My question was going to be is it a free pattern! I think the quilt looks lovely and I look forward to seeing them grow. I would love to join in, but don't think work and family commitments will allow time. I certainly have enough fabric!
Posted by: Sarah | December 21, 2012 at 04:43 AM