We're back for another year of the Summer Block Party quilt along!
We had so much fun last year so we decided to throw another block party! This year there are nine designers collaborating on one fun and free quilt. Each designer has designed a unique summer-inspired quilt block to share. Want to quilt along with us? The fun begins Monday June 23, 2025. Sign up here, and find the details below!
WHAT: Join us as we sew along together creating a fun, summer quilt with blocks designed by nine of your favorite designers. This is a free mystery quilt along so you will get one block at a time, and then the final layout and finishing instructions at the end of the QAL. I can't share much more than that, but I CAN tell you that the quilt will finish at 69" x 69".
WHEN: The Summer Block Party 2025 begins Monday June 23 and runs through July 14.
- A new block will be shared each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- On July 14 you'll receive the finishing instructions to step you through how to turn those blocks into a 69" x 69" quilt.
- Sew at your own pace through the summer - no rush, no pressure.
HOW TO JOIN: Sign up here The Summer Block Party is free to join! You DO need to sign up since the free block patterns will be emailed out only to those that have signed up.
- You only need to sign up with one of the designers to get the blocks. All designers will be sending out the same patterns on the same days.
- By signing up you agree to receive emails from the designers following the completion of the quilt along. You can easily unsubscribe at any time.
- If you participated last year you DO need to sign up again this year!
WHO: Want to see who is hosting the quilt along? Here's the list of participating designers!
Jen Belnap Jen Belnap Design House @jenbelnapdesignhouse
Amanda Castor Material Girl Quilts @materialgirlquilts
Amy Chappell Ameroonie Designs @amerooniedesigns
Andy Knowlton A Bright Corner @abrightcorner
Gracey Larson Burlap and Blossom Patterns @burlapandblossompatterns
Jennifer Long Sew A Story @sewastory_jenniferlong
Bev McCullough Flamingo Toes @flamingotoes
Melissa Mortensen Polkadot Chair @polkadotchair
Amanda Niederhauser Jedi Craft Girl @jedicraftgirl
FABRICS:
For this year's Summer Block Party we've chosen the following fabrics for our blocks - but you're free to use whatever fabrics and colors you prefer. Last year there were some really fun scrappy quilts completed!
All fabrics listed below are from Riley Blake Designs
- Background fabric: Confetti Cottons Riley White
- Dainty Daisy Lipstick
- Poparazzi Coral
- Confetti Cottons Frosting
- Dainty Daisy Butterscotch
- Confetti Cottons Honey
- Confetti Cottons Sunshine
- Dainty Daisy Holly
- Confetti Cottons Riley Green
- Sparkler Celery
- Confetti Cottons Raindrop
- Bee Cross Stitch Cottage
- Confetti Cottons Songbird
- Sparkler Beach
A handy information sheet is available as a PDF download for all quilters that sign up for the quilt along. It includes exact fabric requirements, a detailed schedule and a helpful fabric planner sheet so you can plan out your own fabrics.
Ready to get started? I can't wait for you to see the blocks! Remember - you MUST sign up for the quilt along to get access to the free block patterns. They will not be shared here on my blog, or with my regular newsletter.
Let me know if you have any questions....and let's get ready to party!
I’m in! Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteCan you say what size the finished project is please
ReplyDeleteIt is 69 x 69
DeleteAre some of the block beginner friendly?
ReplyDeleteI would say they're geared for a quilter who has made a few different blocks and is familiar with techniques such as corner flip triangles and strip piecing. But it's free to join so sign up and download the blocks and see if there are some you feel you can handle! It could be an opportunity for some skill building.
DeleteIs the fabric amounts given for all of the blocks?
ReplyDeleteYes once you sign up you'll receive a downloadable PDF that gives you the fabric requirements for the whole quilt (including finishing instructions)
DeleteI'd like to use the Riley Blake fabric line and specific colors you have on your list. There is no store near me where I can purchase this fabric. Is there a "kit" of these colors and measurement amounts available for purchase?
ReplyDeleteI believe Fat Quarter Shop carries all of these fabrics. There's a shop called The Quilter's Crossing that has made a few kits but they'll go quick!
DeleteWhat is the best way to contact you with a question regarding a pattern? I would like to purchase one of your patterns but have a question before I do. I sent an email about a week ago, maybe it went to spam. -Lori
ReplyDeleteIs there a fabric bundle that can be bought?
ReplyDeleteThe Quilter's Crossing has listed a few kits in their online shop - if you go fast there might be some left!
DeleteLet’s do this! Excited! Never done before.
ReplyDeleteyay! I'm glad you're joining in!
DeleteDid the first block come out yesterday, the 23rd?
ReplyDeleteIt did! The email went out late morning. Another will go out Wednesday at 9:15am (Mountain time zone) and there will be a link to block #1 and #2. If you don't see the 2nd email, check your spam or "promotions" folder.
DeleteThanks. I did not receive it. I also checked my junk folder and it's not there either.
DeleteDid the summer block party come out Monday? How do I start receiving them?
ReplyDeleteThe first block was sent out Monday morning. The next one will be emailed out Wednesday morning and will contain a link for block #1 and #2 for those that missed the first one. If you're signed up and still not receiving the emails, check your spam or "promotions" folder in your email or do a search for emails from andy@abrightcorner.com.
DeleteI just saw this and signed up today, Wednesday, 6/25. Will I be able to get the first 2 blocks?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Each email I send out will have a link at the bottom to access the past blocks
DeleteI have entered three times now and I cannot find any of the emails. Frustrated. Can you help please? Thanx!
ReplyDeleteYes I'm happy to help but your comment comes up as "anonymous". If you email me at andy@abrightcorner.com I can help figure out what the problem might be!
Delete