New Block of the Month for 2015

Happy New Year!

I have been working on a new Block of the Month for 2015 and as it turns out, I had about 8 different ideas I wanted to try and all of them turned out less than satisfactory.  That is the thing with designing, sometime it doesn't go the way you expect.  But I finally quit dilly dallying (isn't that a great phrase?) and put the design down and worked out all the blocks.

I have two versions of it and you can set yours either way you wish.  Here it is.  I call it Deco Gardens.  In addition to offering the block this year, Peggy at ConnectTheBlocks.com will be offering fabric kits for each block!  WOW, you say?  And how, wow!!!

Blocks and fabric kits will be ready soon so watch my blog and Facebook Page for news about how to get them.

Deco Garden in the Round

This first version is my personal favorite.  I just love the idea of putting blocks into a quilt upside down.  Just imagine, you could hang this quilt from either end, or even either side.  All sides are UP!

For those who just can't get quite that far outside the box, I am offering a more traditional setting as well.  All the blocks face up, but I couldn't resist turning some of the border motifs upside down.  Heehee.

Deco Garden in Rows

If you think you would be interested in the fabric kit, leave a comment and let me know which of these designs you prefer:  In the round, or In Rows.

To celebrate the new year and the new bom I will choose one name at random for a free Charm Pack!  Drawing takes place January 15, 2015.

Or just leave a comment and let me know what you think of this year's design.  I tried really hard to do a pieced BOM this year as many of you said you wanted to do something pieced, but the applique just wouldn't wait.  I promise to offer some pieced blocks as part of the surprises and bonus blocks to subscribers this year.

NOTE:  21 days and counting until I retire!

Fine Print:

Here is how this year's BOM program will work.

1. Each block will be offered free for 30 days and then they will be available for purchase on my website.  
2. After 30 days the block will be removed and a new block will take its place.
3. You will be able to download and print one copy of the pattern for your personal use.  Any other use requires permission of the designer.
4. You may not share your copy.  Please direct friends to download their own copy. Guilds may request the use of the Block of the Month for a modest fee.
5. Requests for past blocks will not be honored.  They will be available for purchase on my website.  This is how I make my living.  Please honor the hours and hours it takes me to prepare these designs by respecting my guidelines.
6. Blocks are 12" and are designed for machine applique.  In each pattern you will receive instructions, templates and a full size layout guide.
7. If you wish to purchase the fabric kit, you will be able to subscribe to the entire BOM at ConnectTheBlocks.com.  Your kit will be shipped each month and your credit card will be charged for each shipment after it ships. Fabrics will be high quality batiks in the colors featured in the design.
8. Those who subscribe to my newsletter will get a monthly announcement when each new block is posted, a free bonus block, and other discount offers and freebies not available anywhere else.  Only newsletter subscribers will have the opportunity to purchase finishing kits for the sashing and borders.  If you are not a subscriber please sign up in the bar on the left side of this page.
9. I respect your privacy and I don't clutter your inbox.  I send out 2 newsletters each month, and I NEVER share your information with anyone. You can unsub at any time right from the bottom of each newsletter.  Please make sure your email is correct when you subscribe.