This beginner-friendly sampler pattern features 12 different block designs and is suitable for all skill levels.

Observatory: A 2021 Block of the Month Quilt Along by Katie Blakesley of swimbikequilt.com

I am so happy to announce my 2021 Block of the Month Quilt Along: the Observatory BOM. This Block of the Month will start on Monday, January 4 (but you can start a week or two later if waiting for fabric, need to recover from the holidays, etc.)

This fun block-within-a-block pattern offers oversized star blocks created with a variety of triangles and squares building blocks. There is no paper piecing required, although there will be a paper piecing option for one of the building blocks.

This quilt along is suitable for everyone from “confident beginners” to experienced quilters.

A link to download a new block pattern will be emailed to you on the first Monday of each month of 2021, beginning January 4, 2021.

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For a one-time fee of $24.99, the block of the month includes:
• 12 beautiful and unique block patterns measuring 16-1/2'' x 16-1/2" (unfinished)
• Complete finishing instructions to make a 64'' x 84'' quilt
• Fabric requirements, including suggested Kona Solids colors
• Access to a private Facebook group where you can ask questions, get advice, learn helpful tips, and connect with other quilters

Please note that this pattern is available only as a downloadable PDF. You will receive a link to download the PDF Welcome Guide, with fabric requirements, an FAQ, coloring pages, and more, upon purchase.

Fabric requirements for this quilt: 1/4 or fat quarter of each of 6 colorful solids, 1-3/4 yards of a teal solid, and 5-1/3 yards white fabric. More detailed information is available in the Pattern Guide PDF.

Questions? Click here to see the Observatory FAQ.

Observatory Block of the Month Pattern

This BOM would make an awesome rainbow quilt, especially using one of the V and Co ombre collections (Moda). I would recommend a FQ to Half Yard ombre fabric for each star. A note: The quilt pattern won’t be specifically written for the ombre fabrics, but it wouldn’t be too hard to substitute ombre fabric.

Note: Lee Heinrich’s Perfect HSTs would be a great addition to the Observatory Block of the Month Quilt Along—there is a coupon in the Welcome Guide. The pattern won’t be written specifically for using the perfect HSTs. The template purchase includes a chart to help you translate fabric requirements and cutting sizes. Primarily, the Observatory BOM pattern will use the 4-1/2’’ and 2-1/2’’ paper piecing templates. The templates come in a downloadable PDF format that you print onto paper and use as you are sewing the half-square triangles

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