ALL STAR BLOCK OF THE MONTH (BOM):
You have the option of creating the specific BOM featured for each month or submitting a similar looking block that is created more within your skill level or finishes at your preferred size.
All blocks in 2026 will be star blocks.
January:
Memory Quilt Block (pic 1) - nominated by @MistressJennie
Star Quilt Block (pic 2)
February:
Maple Star Quilt Block - nominated by @AIMR
March:
Blazing Star Quilt Block (pic 1 - paper pieced version) - nominated by @marionberries
Blazing Star Quilt Block (pic 2 - strip pieced version)
Please note that if you do the version in pic 2, @AIMR has noted an error in the instructions:
The Blazing Star Quilt block has an error on the very first line…“Sew blue print strip and yellow print strip to form a band A” - It should be “sew a blue print strip to a GREEN print strip” the illustration is correct. There is only ONE yellow strip so be careful!
April:
Star and Feather Block (pic 1 - paper pieced version) - nominated by @EclecticDreamer
Invigorate Block (pic 2 - traditional pieced version)
Invigorate Block - same quilt block, different looks
May:
Pinwheel Star Block (pic 1) - nominated by @AIMR
Pinwheel Star Block (pic 2)
Pinwheel Star Block (pic 3)
June:
Sunrise Star - nominated by @marionberries
July:
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Amish Star Block - nominated by @EclecticDreamer
August:
Illinois Star Block (Traditional Piecing) - nominated by @MistressJennie
Illinois Star Block (Paper Piecing)
Video with five methods for making flying geese (with link to a cheat sheet)
MistressJennie’s Illinois Star Block Quilt
September:
Ribbon Star Quilt Block - nominated by @marionberries