It’s almost here! Next week, we will begin sign ups for the 2017 Free Block of the Month! Woo hoo!!
The 2017 Block of the Month will be called…. I Love Home.
Would you like to see the quilt? Yes?? Well, OK then! Here it is:
The size of this quilt is about 54 x 68″. Once again, the patterns will have options for piecing only, applique, or embroidery. We will start the Sew Along in August. And yes, we will have fabric kits available for this pattern! We will be announcing those soon!
I asked on Facebook for suggestions for themes. I got a lot of good ideas… several people mentioned houses. I LOVE houses- to me they signify family, coziness, safety and happiness. Of course, the “home” part of a house comes from the people that we share them with- so every house in the quilt has a heart or two, to represent the people and the love inside.
We will be having FABULOUS prizes this year! Here are our sponsors- please visit their websites and see all the quilt-y and sewing goodness that they have to offer!
A new sponsor for this year is Olfa! You are probably already familiar with their mats and rotary cutters- check out their new Endurance blades, which last 2x longer!
Italian company Aurifil makes gorgeous threads for all of your sewing needs and wants! They also have a blog with free block patterns, sewing humor, and more.
Sarah J. Maxwell designs the cutest fabrics and patterns! Don’t miss her blog and website!
Aiming for Accuracy Pattern Co. now carries the CUTEST buttons and notions! If you are a button lover, you are going to want everything on the I Love Buttons Etc. site!!
Thermoweb is a manufacturer of fabulous products for the quilting, sewing and crafting industries, including Heat n Bond fusible web and DecoFoil. Visit their blog for tons of creative ideas and projects!
The Fat Quarter Shop is your place to go for fabric, patterns, notions and more- it’s a quilter’s paradise!
Martingale publishes beautiful books, and you can find patterns, gift items, and notions on their site, too!
Visit Annie’s Craft Store for exclusive patterns, books, magazine, video classes, fabric, yarn and more! This is the place to go for all of your creative hobby needs!
See- I TOLD you we had great sponsors!!
Oh my word that is absolutely darling – I’m in! I can’t resist a “home” quilt!
I am soiled that you are planning another BOM. I have done each of your past BOM’s, but never did the embroidery.. Since the Art of Home club, I am addicted to adding embroidery to my quilts…. Marion
I’m glad you are enjoying the Club, Marion!!
Re prior comment, I am so pleased, not soiled…..Marion
He he he!! I thought that’s what you meant! ;)
Well now, I gotta say……OMGeeeee I love it…can’t wait to sign up. I’m so in love with house blocks right now ! Oh and lol Marion Knights comment snicker….
Yay! I have been wanting to make a house block quilt and I love your design.
I’m in. Love it. I usually pick my own colors but am going with you this time.
I really like this quilt. So cute.
I LOVE HOUSES!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this… ❤❤❤
LOVE LOVE LOVE this… ❤❤❤
cannot wait to get started ~
Love it
Excited! I have made many quilts but I have never done a BOM. I love appliqué, houses and embroidery. This is perfect. Thank you!
Wow..I just love houses…special ones like you design…just hope I can keep up with you…..working on the birdhouse embroidered project right now…thanks sew much for all you do…?
Looking forward to doing this one :)
I love the fabrics and the houses. I can hardly wait to get started.
SEW CUTE!!! CAN’T WAIT :)
I have never done the BOM. I can’t wait to join. I have just joined the club. Can’t wait to get started.
I LOVE IT!!!!! Can’t wait to start these blocks
How many blocks or months will there be in this quilt? It’s so pretty and I also love house quilts.
Hi I haven’t embroidery in a very long time, however I am up to the challenge! Thanks
This will be my third BOM with you and this one is adorable. Can’t wait to get started, love it!
Could this one be a wall hanging?
Hi Daryl Jean! It’s more of a lap size, probably too big for a wall hanging (54 1/2 x 68″). However, the blocks are large (18″), so you could just make a block or 2 into a wall hanging.
Hope this helps!
Looks like another winner – anxious to see what colors everyone chooses.
I love this quilt! I’m just starting to make house quilts and this one is special!
I just love all your post! Thanks for putting such great patterns and your wonderful life!! My mom went to Iceland she loved it! Congrats on your family anniversaries!
I made this very first quilting I did. Love it in the picture and love it made. I was so glad when you won on Craftsy for it. If there were a place to post a picture of it I would it was my first quilted item but proud of it. I did mine in more or less same coloring but I love Sunflowers and did the center in Sunflowers and used matching fabrics to go with that fabric.. Thanks so much for sharing your patterns I LOVE THEM!!!! I have been getting your newsletter since..
Hi Christine! Thanks so much for your nice comment- I’m so glad that you are enjoying my patterns :)
Jacquelynne
Love it! Plan on doing this one. Your patterns are wonderful.
I’m excited about your block of the month! I love house quilts.
Can’t wait to start.
Thank you!
I love the houses. Can’t wait for August so I can get started. Thank you.
Awesome! Going to start looking through my stash and getting ready!!
I plan to sign up and do the quilt with you. Have not been able to in the past but hopefully this year I will have the time.
This sounds like another fun one! Thank you!!!
I’m excited for this one, so cute!
I’m so excited !
So, so, cute! Plus, it has all the bells & whistles ….piecing, applique, and embroidery! love it!
another great quilt we will all be making roll on august
I just love the homes. I’m super excited to give it a try. Wonderful design ??
Can’t wait for the new BOM, I absolutely love those house blocks! Super excited!
Such a cut quilt. Love the colors and the houses.
This looks so cute. I hope I can really do this one.
I am afraid technology and I do not always get on very well (like now)
I have seen details of your new BOM starting in August on the splendid sisters group and was advised that I could sign up if I joined your face book page. I have now joined but still cannot find a place to sign up…..Help!
Looking forward to this BOM! Love houses and need to get back into some embroidery again!
How do I sign up to make this new quilt. I love the houses ?
Sign me up for the free bom.
Yes Top with Pat Sloan The Solstice I’m done and I’m glad to join this challenge, please register me
I am really looking forward to start in august, i want to sign up for the free BOM.
Glad you had a great trip to Iceland! And that you got home safely. I love the house BOM. Gonna go with it.
Love your new BOM
Hello, can you sign me up for this free BOM.
I just signed up at the top of the page for the upcoming BOM. Houses are always a huge hit and it looks like everyone is in agreement. Looking forward to this one.
Hi!
I’m new to the group (26 June) & also viewing from my iPhone. Where do I find the links to the previous blocks??
Thank you in advance!!
Hi Holli Jo- the bom has not started yet, the first block will go out Aug 7, 2017.