Block of the Month

The Block of the Month (BOM) is a fun way to build your skills and sew along with other guild members. Below you'll find links to instructions for the Block of the Month patterns from this and previous years.  It's never too late to start!

Current Year


2025: Calendar Cascade (login required)

Make a row quilt where each row represents one month (one rectangle for January, two diamonds for February...). Includes links to tutorials for each new technique - curves, flying geese, HST/QST, and more!


Previous Years

2024: Like, Totally 

Want a little of that '80s flair? Make the Like, Totally quilt!


2023: Diamond Flare

Make a medallion-style quilt inspired by the Pacific Northwest's stunning landscapes, vibrant flora, and rich culture and offering a unique twist on traditional BOM patterns.

Purchase pattern  (login required)

2022: Year of Doubles 

Explore and reinterpret traditionally pieced quilt blocks to create a double sided quilt (or two quilts)!

Download instructions


2021: Salsa Medallion

Make a 'mild', 'medium', or 'spicy' version of a customizable medallion quilt!

Download Instructions


2020: Cascadia Cabin in the Woods

Make a row by row quilt using improv techniques and non-standard block sizes! Make it your own with your choice of fabric and theme. Halloween or Winter?

2019: Begonia

If you love half-square triangles, this is the quilt for you! Pattern design was inspired by Begonias, one of the largest genera of flowering plants with over 1,800 species!


2018: Airplane Science and Manufacturing

Try quilt-as-you-go with this airplane themed quilt. Learn a little about airplane science and manufacturing as you go along!

2017: Minimal Day Sampler

Learn simple applique skills and tricks while making this quilt inspired by pieces of jewelry!

2016: SEA SLAB BOM

Exercise those improv muscles and explore nine different shapes/techniques to create a quilt from slab improv patchwork blocks!

2015: Medallion

Join in the fun of making a medallion quilt inspired by all the medallion quilts seen in 2015!

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