Block of the Week

Blogging friend Chris sent me the link for a new block of the week - especially for those who think a month is way too long to wait for another block.

And hear this...... for the next 49 weeks you will get a free pattern every Saturday!!

The first block was published on 1 September and is still available for those who want to jump in and get started.

I would also suggest that you follow this blog by e-mail not to miss out on any of the posts.

To get and start with your first block, click HERE.

Bountiful Bouquet BOM

Another link sent to me from blogging friend, Chris.  Now with Chris and Karin helping to find or write articles for our guild blog it is getting easier by the day.  Chris found this BOM from Silly goose quilts and I do love their logo which says "finished is better than perfect."

This BOM is available over HERE and you can even still get the months you've missed.  How kind is that?

Start saving your PDF documents, purchase the fabric and begin a new BOM!

Finalizing BOM's for 2012

I think I am going to conclude with the BOM's for 2012 and apologize if nothing I found was in your taste.  If you want to look for and try to find something else, please visit Belle Online to see which BOM's she listed for this year.

So let's get started on something even if it is just one of our UFO's.

Lyn Brown - More than just a BOM

Now here is a site where you are not only offered a BOM but as much as a whole project per month.  I had a hard time choosing which to start with so I simply did the "eeny, meeny, miny, mo" thing and it came down to the Rockin' Roll Rail Fence quilt.  This is a lovely big project 64" x 80".

To get started on this with, get the supply list over HERE

Then while there, check out the other projects over HERE

This seems to be a favorite site for downloads among quilters, so do check back regularly.

BOM by SULKY

For as long as I can remember SULKY has been offering BOM's and my very first download was still in German without the option to translate.  Needless to say, then, still a beginner quilter with no knowledge of German either, I never made the quilt.  Oh how things changed for the better.

To find the instructions (and a bigger/better picture) for this BOM (in English hooray!), click HERE and then simply download the instructions by clicking on the little floppy disk clipart with the word "manual" typed next to it and you're good to get started.

Vintage Sampler BOM

Reeze Hanson from Ottawa plans to keep BOM followers rather busy in 2012 with her quilt.  A full 42 blocks planned in only 12 months!!  Will you be able to keep up?

Get all the information needed to start over HERE and I hope you have fun doing this one.

Lattice Garden BOM

Jeanne Rae Crafts offers this 44" x 57" floral BOM for 2012

The first block and instructions are already available so if you are into flowers, get started by clicking HERE

Hello Sun BOM

On the website of April Mae Designs a free BOM is offered using a combination of techniques for good exercise.  You can even decide to do the block in the technique of your choice.  I noticed that they did hand embroidery which I personally would exchange for hand applique but it is all up to you.

Get the general instructions and every block as they appear by clicking HERE

Wilma Karels' BOM

Wilma Karels offers a free BOM in Dutch - again translation can be done but this too is foundation piecing so not much understanding of the language is needed.

She offers this block as a PDF file as well as an EQ7 file for those who have Electric Quilt 7.  Download the version you prefer HERE

Big quilt of Nature BOM

So are you up for some German lessons in the New Year?  I found this paper piecing BOM with the first 6" Swan block ready for download as a PDF document over HERE

Now don't you fret about the German, if you can paper piece you just need to be able to read numbers and you can do it!  Alas if you really need to read; Google will kindly offer to translate the page at the top of your search for you.  I have to warn you.... these translations can sometimes be absolutely hilarious and as I type this, I've asked for the translation and this is what I got.  I warned you though.....


“All blocks are 6 x 6 inches tall. Some are also embroidered. 
The patterns are very demanding. They contain many small parts and is 
unfortunately often thick seam allowances that must be overcome.

A little tip for those who still have little experience in sewing on paper: 
The blocks can naturally be increased from the copier or printer, it must 
then Mark the seam allowances only the new.”

Autumn's Bounty BOM

Sewn into the Fabric offers a free BOM which actually already started a while back HOWEVER it only ends in June 2012 AND the previous blocks are still available to download.

Aren't they just generous?  Now for those who already wanted to start 'yesterday', get your blocks HERE and remember to check back regularly for your new blocks.

The craftsy blog of the month

Now this looks really interesting.  Craftsy.com is offering a BOM by teaching you a specific quilt technique per block.  The very pretty Amy Gibson will be the teacher and in the end you will make 20 blocks that will form a quilted throw once joined.

The interesting part though is that it is presented by video.  You will have the teacher right by your side in your own sewing space.

No off you go and check this out HERE

Heleen Pinkster's Theme BOM

For 2012 Heleen Pinkster chose SHOES as her theme for a BOM.  Her first shoe is a Ski shoe - foundation pieced and this is what it looks like.

Start downloading your first block pattern and remember to check back for new blocks over HERE

Mumm's the Word - Anniversary Sampler BOM by Debbie Mumm

In celebration of the first decade of Debbie Mumm designs this 6 installment Quilt BOM is offered over HERE

You can already download January's installment now over HERE

While you're at it also take a look at all the other interesting projects (some even free) shared by Debbie Mumm on her website over HERE

Katie McMullen's "Butterflies in my Flower Garden"

Katie designed this BOM and offers it on the Hearts 'n Hand Quilt Guild's blog.  This guild is one of the largest in the St. Louis area and what I like about these 7 blocks forming the quilt is that it is drawn in pen and paper - black and white.

So it will be rather interesting to see everyone's take on how 7 blocks will be put together in a quilt and which colors were chosen.  The general idea is that you do what appeals to you:  Paint, Applique or Red work.

For the instructions on these blocks, click HERE

To get all 7 block patterns, click HERE

The Hearts 'n Hands Quilt Guild will show 3 examples on their blog, so another entry in your diary to check out their blog regularly over HERE

Now don't be discouraged by the black and white sketches.  I know we are spoiled with color and digital images nowadays but take it and make it your own.  Try different layouts, add the odd block or two and get bold and daring with your colors.  It can be fun.

Angie Padilla's BOM's

Okay people I don't mean to sound like a stuck record but January is traditionally the start of several BOM's in blog land and I realize taste differs so if I only give a link to one it might not fall in everyone's taste.  Therefore, for the next couple of posts I am going to inundate you with BOM's.  Make your pick or even better, let's see who finishes the most!!

Angie Padilla offers no less than 3 different BOM's and you can choose between:
1. Asian Teapots

2. Itching to be Stitching

3.Quilt Labels

Now remember these only stay free for one month and then it is time to pay, so mark your calendars or even better Angie will remind you when she posts a new block if you sign up for her FREE newsletter.  How much easier can it get?

So get downloading or then at least get the fabric requirements until the first block is posted by clicking HERE

Funky Chickens BOM

Sindy from FatCat Patterns has a brand new BOM for 2012 and something this colorful makes you want to start with it right away.  Take a look at her new Funky Chickens Block of the Month.

Get your block patterns free by downloading the new block at the beginning of the month otherwise you'll have to pay for those you missed.  If you cannot wait for your next block, the whole pattern can be purchased immediately when you visit Sindy's website by clicking HERE.

Now let's get this new year rolling!!