Welcome to The National Quilt Museum’s Block of the Month Club! 

Through the Block of the Month Club, The National Quilt Museum aims to challenge quilters to experiment with new techniques and styles while having fun connecting with quilters from all over the world, and learning more about the museum in the process! 

Join our online community today by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/NQMBlockoftheMonth/ and clicking "join!"

All previous patterns are available here and in the Facebook group under Files, so you can join in at any time or go back and create individual blocks as desired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Current News

Break

We’re taking a few months off to prepare for Round 5, which will run May 1 - December, 2023.

Round 4 Exhibition

A selection of Round 4 quilts will be exhibited August 11 - December 12, 2023. Quilts are chosen based on interpretations of the block themes, creativity in layout and overall workmanship. Quilts will be returned after the close of the exhibit. The option to submit your quilt for the exhibit is part of the Round 4 Label Registration form.

Round 4 Label Registration

Click Here to register for a Round 4 Label!

 

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Round 4: January 2022-December 2022 Patterns
	Block 1 Ignite January 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Becky Glasby's Blog Becky Glasby on Instagram School Block Challenge Webpage
	Block 2 Where Wild Flowers Bloom! February 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Valerie C. White’s Website
	Block 3 Bower of Beauty March 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Brenda Gael Smith’s Blog Brenda Gael Smith’s Website Brenda Gael Smith’s Facebook Brenda Gael Smith’s Instagram Brenda Gael Smith’s YouTube
	Block 4 Checkerboard Girl — Yea, Yea, Yea! April 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Sue Nickels’s Website Pat Holly’s Website
	Block 5 Desert Flower May 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Sheila Frampton Cooper’s Website Online Workshops Facebook Instagram
	Block 6 Windswept June 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Becky Glasby’s Blog Becky Glasby’s Instagram
	Block 7 Nightfall July 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Becky Glasby’s Blog Becky Glasby’s Instagram
	Block 8 Protostar August 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Becky Glasby’s Blog Becky Glasby’s Instagram
	Block 9 Garden of Roses September 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Becky Glasby’s Blog Becky Glasby’s Instagram
	Block 10 Tulip Love October 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Yasmeen’s Website Yasmeen’s Instagram
	Block 11 Bringing Wisdom November 2022 Resources: Download Pattern
	Block 12 String Fan December 2022 Resources: Download Pattern Becky Glasby's Blog Becky Glasby on Instagram

Round 3 Finishing Instructions

Click here to download the finishing instructions file for Round 3. Below, you are also able to view our Round 3 Finishing Tutorial video. Blocks are made with a Quilt As You Go technique so to join all 12 blocks together, we're following the joining method from Marianne at thequiltingedge.com.

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Round 3 Archive: January 2021-December 2021 Patterns
Click through to see the archives of all twelve of the Round 3 patterns.	January 2021 - Round 3 #1 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 12 Block 1: Segmented Circles January 2021 Resources: Download pattern Marianne Haak at TheQuiltingEdge

 

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Quilt Along 2020

Click here to download the full set of instructions for the Star Cluster Quilt Along 2020. Instructions are also available in the FB group under ‘Files,’ and be sure to look through the photos for inspiration from participants!

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Round 2 Archive: April 2019-March 2020 Patterns
Click through to see the archives of all twelve of the Round 2 patterns.	April 2019 - Round 2 #1 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 12 Block 1: Fantastical Flowers April 2019 Resources: Download pattern

 

Round 1 Archive: April 2018-March 2019 Patterns
Click through to see the archives of all twelve of the Round 1 patterns, a suggested quilt top assembly, and the Round 1 print-at-home labels.	April 2018 - Round 1 #1 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 13 Block 1: English Paper Piecing April 2018 Resources: Download Bow Tie pattern Instructions from Mister Domestic on how to piece with EPP Instructions from Mister Domestic on how to piece with EPP using a sewing machine (demonstrating this month's BOTM pattern) Blog post from Mister Domestic about kicking off the Block of the Month club

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I join?
Click this link to the group on Facebook and click 'join'.

What if I don't have Facebook?
Each month, the pattern will be uploaded to the museum's website at https://quiltmuseum.org/blockofthemonth/

How much does it cost?
The Block of the Month club is free!

How does the group work?
Block patterns are released on the 1st of each month. Sharing your progress each month is a welcome source of inspiration to other members. Participants can discuss quilting, share photos, ask for sewing tips and more as long as the discussion is respectful and on-topic.

How much fabric do I need?
Since each block is designed by a different artist, fabric requirements will vary. You have the option to use as many or as few fabrics as you prefer, so the quilt can be scrappy, focused in a limited color palette, or use a color scheme that evolves from month to month. It’s your quilt so use whatever makes you happy!

When do I start?
You can join at any time! New patterns are released on the first of each month at noon CST. You can start with the current Round, or go back and make previous patterns at any time.

Who designs the patterns?
Blocks are designed by guest quilt artists including: Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Cassandra Beaver, Nicholas Ball, Audrey Esarey, Jo Avery, Silvia Sutters, Valerie White, and more!

How much experience do I need quilting?
The club welcomes quilters of all levels. Beginner quilters can reach out to other members with questions. Different blocks will likely introduce new techniques and expand the horizons of modern quilters.

What happens at the end?
Participants who complete a quilt at the end of 12 months are eligible to receive a FREE limited-edition quilt label courtesy of The National Quilt Museum!

Can I tell others?
Absolutely! Invite your friends to join the Facebook group, or share the patterns with friends who aren't online as they are released.