Running a little behind here, as Month 3 is already out, but we’ll catch up! 

This is Block 1 from Month 2.  There are 8 half-square triangles, four hour-glass pieces and 13 squares.  Just a little bit more challenging than the first month.

And here is Block 2 from Month 2.  Another EASY block.  The instructions said to cut each piece but I strip-pieced the four square blocks and the rectangle blocks.  It worked just fine and saved some cutting and sewed up a little faster.

Block of the Month quilts really are fun. If you’ve never tried one now might be the time!  When you have several works in progress and feel like you aren’t getting anywhere you can do one of the blocks and you feel like you finished something because all you are supposed to do is one block!  It doesn’t get your other projects finished but it’ll give you a break and the incentive to get going again on a WIP.

One of the BOM’s that is available is Thyme to Water.  It ships on the 21st of each month and is a six month project.  Start now and it’ll be ready for next summer.  This quilt is mostly pieced with some applique and will finish at 69″ X 69″.

Feeling ambitious?  Garden Friends Block of the Month is another 6 month project.

Start it along with Thyme to Water and you’ll have two quilts finished come next summer.  You’ll have a head start on your decorating… these two quilts would look great hanging together… or artfully thrown over a chair or a couch.

There are lots more Block of the Month patterns from which to choose.  There is sure to be one (or more!) that will suit your fancy.

The newest designer at Quilters Warehouse is Karen Eckmeier of Quilted Lizard.  And yes, she does have quilt patterns with lizards! - fun and whimsical lizards.  Many of Karen’s patterns are “Accidental Landscapes” which are a unique method for creating art quilts with minimum fuss.  You’ll love the results.

Farms & Fields has a peaceful look to it.  Pick your season and then select your favorite greens or golds and start “painting with fabric.”  You’re an artist!

Do you want to get away… maybe to a sunny beach?  Accidental Landscapes – Beaches will take you away.  You can personalize your project with your favorites – a seagull or two, a sailboat, a lighthouse to name a few. 

Quilted Lizard’s landscapes are so quick and easy to make. It just takes some free form rotary cutting and then topstiching. Your landscape will appear before your eyes – like watching a Polaroid develop!

Do you have a golfer in the family?  Accidental Landscapes – Golf Courses would make a great gift for their office or den.  Maybe you could get really creative and make it look like their favorite course or their favorite hole at their favorite course.  How well do you know your golfer?!

Lest you think Landscapes are all Karen does, here’s more . . .

Baby Wheels is not a landscape but it’s still quick and easy!  A few bright colors and some curves and you have a baby quilt or a lap quilt, your choice.

Here’s a whimsical pattern, a lizard in the midst of what looks like a stained glass window.  It’s easier than it looks and the finished piece has the look of reverse applique.

Browse all of Quilted Lizards patterns and let your inner artistic self out!