block of the month

Threads from the Heartland: Quilted from Becca's Crazy Projects

I finally got this quilt kit quilt onto the long arm and quilted.

I went with a Baptist fan design because it seemed like it would fit the style of the prints. The design is Kristin's Easy Baptist Fan from Urban Elementz. Their library of quilting designs is great when you have an idea of what you want.

I need to find some binding and finish this one.

Kit from Joann Fabrics (ages ago) called Threads from the Heartland.

My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter ...

added by Becca 3 days, 13 hours ago. under 2025 , block , block of the month , long arm , longarm , quilt , quilt kit , quilting

A year-long plan from Quilting and More...

I haven’t been very productive lately; I was busy getting ready for the holidays, and I’ve had trouble deciding what my next project would be. However, last fall my local quilt group decided to do a BOM, and we all downloaded the directions from A Quilting Life for their 2024 BOM. We’ll be doing it […]

added by Sandy 3 months, 1 week ago. under basket blocks , block of the month , piecing , uncategorized (Comments)

Threads from the Heartland from Becca's Crazy Projects

Do you remember the Quilt Block of the Month kits that Joann Fabrics had (20 years ago)? Well, it seems I had one partially pieced hanging out in my boxes and boxes of fabrics. I decided it was more than time to get it pieced. I still have a border to add. It's nice to finish things. This one was Threads from the Heartland. I must have been unable to find all of the blocks because there are some duplicates.

My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle

Fiskars Rotary ...

added by Becca 5 months ago. under 2024 , block , block of the month , quilt , quilt kit , quilting

The Journey Begins! Dragon Fruit Block of the Month from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

The journey begins, now! October marks the official kickoff for Fat Quarter Shop’s Dragon Fruit Block of the Month, exploring the vibrant world of brilliant color and timeless quilt blocks. If you aren’t already a fan of paper piecing or Tula Pink’s modern fabric, get ready to develop a taste for both!

The Dragon Fruit Quilt is queen-sized, finishing at 84.5″ square, and inspired by the beautiful Hibiscus flower. Suitable for intermediate to advanced quilters, getting accurate points will be a cinch with the help of our foundation paper pads! To join the Dragon Fruit Block ...

added by Kailee 6 months ago. under block of the month , dragon fruit block of the month , fat quarter shop , quilt along tutorials & quilt along for beginners , quilting subscription , tula pink (Comments)

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month - July from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's the beginning of July

and time for a

Cackling Stitches Block of the Month,
for our
"Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium"
quilt.

I've designed the "Bona's Wooly Wig" Quilt Block for July.

The quilt block pattern is available for purchase in my Etsy Shop.

This is the quilt:

Bona LIsa's Sweater Emporium

in 3 different colorways

50" x 74"

If you have missed any of the previous blocks you can click

HERE

for a page that has all the previous blocks listed and is up to date

with links to find the patterns.

The whole ...

added by Carla 8 months, 3 weeks ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month - June from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's the beginning of June

and time for two new

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month,
for our
"Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium"
quilt.

I've designed the "A Tight Knit Group" Quilt Block for June.

Click Here to download the pattern - it's free until the end of June.

The second pattern for June is by Joan at Mooosestash Quilting.

She has the quilt block pattern for

Hideous Hat.

This is my version of the block.
Click on the link to her blog for the free pattern (Free the month of June).

This is the quilt:

Bona LIsa ...

added by Carla 10 months, 3 weeks ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

Tea Party part 6 from Wendy's Quilts and More

Wow! It's been two and a half years since I worked on this quilt! But I'm going on holiday soon and I need some hand stitching to take with me.

My quilt.

The full finished quilt designed by Wendy Williams

I have 4 tea cup blocks and 4 coffee cup blocks all prepped and just waiting for me to applique the flowers on.

So this week I've been cutting circle motifs out of fabrics and appliquing them to the wool felt in the evenings. I'm just building up a collection at the moment and will decide ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 11 months ago. under block of the month , tea party quilt , wendy williams , wool felt applique

Birds! from twiddletails

It seems to be a bird-y kind of year so far. This is a total coincidence but I love them!

"Chirp!" by Sue Spargo is a project I started with two friends. We're making one block a month.

My quilt guild holds a "block lotto" every so often. Everyone brings one or more blocks of a given design. Afterward, there is a drawing where someone wins all the blocks. Unfortunately, I was at a retreat last time, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do with these cuties.

You can find the pattern over here and ...

added by Anina 11 months, 2 weeks ago. under bird blocks , bird quilt , block lotto , block of the month , bom , bottle cap pincushion , sue spargo , wonderfil

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month - May from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's May 1st

and time

for a new Cackling Stitches

Block of the Month,
for our
"Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium"
quilt.

This month we have 2 blocks!

Carol at Just Let Me Quilt has the pattern for

Don't Touch the Hats.

And Joan at Mooosestash Quilting has the pattern for

Witch Necessities.

These are my versions of the blocks.

Click on the links to their blogs for the free patterns (Free the month of May).

OR

The details and pattern links can also be found on our

Cackling Stitches Facebook Page.

This is the quilt:

Bona LIsa ...

added by Carla 11 months, 3 weeks ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

Licorice Allsorts...again from Wendy's Quilts and More

Do you remember my Licorice Allsorts block of the month designed by Wendy Williams?

I barely remember it myself because it's been so long since I worked on it.

But last Saturday I made a quick trip to Auckland to support my mum for a few days. As I was throwing a few things in a suitcase I suddenly remembered that she had asked for my help with some of the trickier blocks in this quilt.

When I first saw this block of the month advertised at Material Obsession in 2021 I knew that we would both enjoy making ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 11 months, 4 weeks ago. under block of the month , hand quilted , hand quilting , licorice allsorts , wendy williams

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month - April from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's April 1st
and time
for a new Cackling Stitches
Block of the Month,
for our
"Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium"
quilt.

Joan at Mooosestash Quilting has the pattern for

Trick or Treat.

This is my version of the block.

Click on the link to her blog for the free pattern (Free the month of April).

This is the quilt:

Bona LIsa's Sweater Emporium

in 3 different colorways

50" x 74"

If you have missed any of the previous blocks you can click

HERE

for a page that has all the previous blocks listed and is up to ...

added by Carla 1 year ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month - March from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's the beginning of March
and time for a new

Cackling Stitches Block of the Month,
for our
"Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium"
quilt.

I've designed the "Take No Bull Sweater" Quilt Block for March.

Even Bona Lisa likes a little western in her wardrobe.

Click Here to download the pattern - it's free until the end of March.

This is the quilt:

Bona LIsa's Sweater Emporium

in 3 different colorways

50" x 74"

If you have missed any of the previous blocks you can click

HERE

for a page that has all the previous blocks listed ...

added by Carla 1 year, 1 month ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month - February from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's the beginning of February

and time
for new Cackling Stitches
Blocks of the Month,
for our
"Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium"
quilt.

Carol at Just Let Me Quilt has the pattern for

Kicking-It-Up Boots.

And Joan at Mooosestash Quilting has the pattern for

Ye Ole Homestead

These are my versions of the blocks.

Click on the links to their blogs for the free patterns (Free the month of February).

OR

The details and pattern links can also be found on our

Cackling Stitches Facebook Page.

This is the quilt:

Bona LIsa's Sweater Emporium

in 3 different colorways ...

added by Carla 1 year, 1 month ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium Block of the Month - January from Creatin' in the Sticks

Today is the day!

Cackling Stitches

block of the month 2024

begins and we're so excited!

This is the quilt:

Bona LIsa's Sweater Emporium

(my version)

50" x 74"

You can check out Carol's version HERE and Joan's version HERE.

Joan, Carol, and I are ready to start sharing blocks!

All 3 of us have blocks to release this month

and

they are free for this month!

Here is my first block,

Bona's "In" Vest

The quilt block pattern is available for download HERE until January 31st.

Carol at Just Let Me Quilt has the ...

added by Carla 1 year, 3 months ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium - 2024 Block of the Month from Creatin' in the Sticks

It won't be long before a new

Cackling Stitches

block of the month will begin and we're so excited!

Halloween should be all year, right?

It's our 4th year for the Cackling Stitches Facebook group

and

it's so fun to be part of the design team.

Joan, Carol, and I have been working away and we are ready to share

a peek at the quilt for next year.

Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium

50" x 74"

This is my version of Bona Lisa's Sweater Emporium.

I used solid and Halloween fabrics from my stash

with ...

added by Carla 1 year, 5 months ago. under applique , block of the month , cackling stitches , halloween , quilt

Licorice Allsorts update from Wendy's Quilts and More

This week I started hand quilting my Licorice Allsorts quilt.

I get my quilts basted on a long arm machine and when this one came back I was a bit concerned because it was more bunched up that usual, but I'm releasing the basting stitches as I quilt it and it's smoothing out nicely.

I'm using Aurifil 28wt and quilting in the ditch to start with. I'll see what else it needs as it progresses.

The guild I belong to, Capital Quilters in Wellington, New Zealand will be holding an exhibition in May 2024 and I ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 1 year, 7 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , block of the month , hand quilting , licorice allsorts , material obsession , wendy williams

September Giveaway – Sew Happy Block of the Month from Jacquelynne Steves

We are at the finish line! Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month is done! Thanks for participating! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to sign up to get the free patterns! We have released the Finishing Instructions but you still have time to catch up!!

As we are at the finish line – we’re already starting our next Sew Along – Snowmen from Heaven! Make sure you sign up today so you can get started on this project once we finish up this one! Be sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!

Now back ...

added by Deborah 1 year, 7 months ago. under block of the month , featured , giveaways & contests (Comments)

Cackling Stitches Blocks of the Month - August from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's August

and

time
for new Cackling Stitches
Blocks of the Month,
for our
"Which Way to Witchville"
quilt.

These are the last blocks to complete our quilts.

There are 3 new blocks this month:

I have the pattern for Carla's Pumpkin Palace

This witch lives in a cottage, but in her mind, it's a palace!

You can find the pattern in my Etsy Shop: HERE

Carol at Just Let Me Quilt has the pattern for

Belinda's Beastly Broom

Joan at Moosestash Quilting has the pattern for

Chester's Haunted Ride.

These are my versions of ...

added by Carla 1 year, 7 months ago. under block of the month , cackling stitches , quilt blocks

August Giveaway – Sew Happy Block of the Month from Jacquelynne Steves

We are nearing the finish line! Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month is almost done! Thanks for participating! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to sign up to get the free patterns! So far we have released Block 4 – but you still have plenty of time to catch up!!

As we near the finish line – we’re already thinking about our next Sew Along – Snowmen from Heaven! Make sure you sign up today so you can get started on this project once we finish up this one! Be sure to sign up so you don’t ...

added by Deborah 1 year, 8 months ago. under block of the month , embroidery , featured , fusible machine applique , giveaways & contests , sewing & quilting (Comments)

July Giveaway- Sew Happy Block of the Month from Jacquelynne Steves

Our Sew Happy Free Block of the Month about half way through! Have you signed up yet? Just click here to sign up to get the free patterns! So far we have released Block 3 – but you still have plenty of time to catch up!!

If you haven’t started yet, we still have a few of our fabric kits available – with super cute sewing themed fabric! So cute!! Take a look at the kits here.

We even have coordinating quilt labels here– they are the perfect finishing touch for any of your handmade items.

I know you are excited ...

added by Jacquelynne Steves 1 year, 9 months ago. under block of the month , featured , giveaways & contests , sewing & quilting (Comments)

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