Block of the Month

Dear Quilting Friends, something truly extraordinary is about to take flight at The Quilt Show! On Monday, May 11, 2026 we’ll officially reveal our brand-new 2027 Block of the Month quilt during a special LIVE event streaming on Facebook and YouTube—and trust us, this is one you will not want to miss.

They say that April showers bring May flowers, but in our case May brought us the Month 5 patterns to continue working on Game On!, The Quilt Show's 2026 Block Of the Month designed by Becky Goldsmith. And who else but Barbara Black would be with us to guide you through the process of what to do next. She says, "This month we make one 3" border and one 6" corner block. This border is one of my favorites, I use it a lot in my quilts. I like it so much I am using it all around for my personal PRINTS version."

April is here, and with it the next set of steps for making Game On!, The Quilt Show's 2026 Block Of the Month designed by Becky Goldsmith. After successfully assembling the center medallion last month, we now move on to it's surrounding border, and Barbara Black is here to show you the best way to tackle it. She says, "This month we move on to the narrow borders. Becky has used a classic triangle block in a unusual way."

As we roll into March, we come to a crucial milestone for Game On!, The Quilt Show's 2026 Block Of the Month designed by Becky Goldsmith. To celebrate and guide you through this important step, Barbara Black is back with the tips and tricks you need to know to get you through it. She says, "This is the BIG month! We will assemble the Center Medallion, the heart of this quilt."

February brings with it the continuation of the creation of the center medallion for Game On!, as part of The Quilt Show's 2026 Block Of the Month designed by Becky Goldsmith. As this is a multi-month part of the project, you may have some questions on how next to proceed. Barbara Black, our resident BOM expert, has the answers you're looking for. She says, "In Month 2 we make the four corners for the Center Medallion."

We're only two days into the new year and some of you have already gotten a jump start on Game On!, The Quilt Show's 2026 Block Of the Month designed by Becky Goldsmith. For those that haven't, there's no rush, and if you need a little help we've got your back. Like with each of our BOMs, Barbara Black is returning to provide the info you'll need to succeed with Becky's design. Barbara says, "In Month 1 we make the center star points."

The patterns have all been released, you've watched all the videos, and now you're ready to put together Laurel Ridge, The Quilt Show's 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder. But first, maybe you want a few last minute pointers for putting your top together. Barbara Black is here with her tips on what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to the final assembly process. She says, "We made it! It's time to ASSEMBLE your quilt top! The quilt is put together in a variety of sections. The directions are thorough and easy to follow. What could possibly go wrong??!!"

There are only two months left to go for Laurel Ridge, our 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder. Regardless of where you are in making the quilt, there is plenty of help available to get you all caught up by the end of year. One of the best places is Barbara Black's monthly blog featuring her helpful tips and tricks for making the BOM. For Month 11, she'll be providing info on how to work on "the rest of the block piecing. There are two parts to this month's pattern: the CENTER BLOCK and the remaining 20 FOUR PATCH IN A STAR BLOCKS."

Want to see the second hint for The Quilt Show's 2026 Block Of the Month? It was the inspiration for this year's BOM. Click through to see the hint.

Want to see the first hint for The Quilt Show's 2026 Block Of the Month? Click through to see the hint.

While many of you may be gearing up to make costumes for the end of the month, Barbara Black has taken the time to prepare some helpful tips for you for Month 10 of Laurel Ridge, the 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder. She says, "Moving right along to Month 10. Now we make the Plaid Star blocks. There are only 8 of those and they are easy.  By now, you have made this star many times. Having only one square of fabric for the center makes this the fastest star yet."

Three-quarters complete, that's where we're at in September with Laurel Ridge, The Quilt Show's 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder. Some of you may be ahead in your blocks, some may be behind, but that doesn't mean you can't take the time to read Barbara Black's tips and tricks for Month 9 to either learn or reinforce some new techniques to help you out. She says, "Month 9 brings us the Nine Patch Star Blocks. This block has the most pieces and will improve your piecing skills for sure."

August signifies that we are two-thirds of the way through Laurel Ridge, The Quilt Show's exclusive 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder. That means we're getting close and closer to the finish line, which might be a bit stressful for some of you who might not be totally up-to-date. Barbara Black however, is right on top of things and is back with her tips and tricks to get you where you need to be for Month 8. She says, "This month we make the "Cat's Cradle" block, 32 of them. Making half square triangle blocks in units of 8 make these very fast and easy."

There are plenty of blocks to make for Month 7 of Laurel Ridge, The Quilt Show's 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder, and if you need some guidance on where to start, Barbara Black is back to show you what you need to do. She says, "Month 7 finds us making more Four Patch in a Star blocks. We first made these in Month 1. This month we make 24 blocks."

It's the beginning of June, which means we've reached the halfway point of Laurel Ridge, our 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder. We released the patterns for this month a few days early, so some of you have already gotten a head start. But if you need a little direction on how to begin, Barbara Black is here to help you out with what lies ahead. She says, "This month Appliqué returns--with the large spray of flowers and leaves.There are 8 of these blocks, and each is 5" x 7.5" FINISHED." Barbara has chosen to not include appliqué in her version of the BOM, but has written plenty about it to help guide you where to go.

Month 5 of Laurel Ridge, The Quilt Show's 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder, features a favorite block of Barbara Black, and she can't wait to share with you her tips and tricks for getting these blocks made with ease and efficiency. She says, "This month we make Basket Blocks, 20 of them. Many people love basket blocks, as I do, and I am happy to see them in this wonderful sampler quilt."

For Month 4 of Laurel Ridge, the 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder, Barbara Black gives you tips for making 32 checkerboard blocks, the most important of which is "Read the Instructions." She has some adjustments you can use if you like a bit of extra fabric for trimming, along with how to accurately measure before you trim.

So you got your patterns for Month 3 of Laurel Ridge, the 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder, a few days early. Have you finished this month's blocks already? Do you need a little extra help? Barbara Black has her go-to set of tips and tricks just for that. She says, "This month we make Half Square Triangles--BIG ONES! We make a lot, 48 total, but the designer's method for making 8 at once makes it fast and easy."