19th Century Color BOMs

• What was it like to move to and live in Old Oregon during the days before Oregon became a state in 1859? In this unique Block of the Month program, you will learn about the exhilarating adventures and tall tales that were part of the western expansion of the Great Migration. You’ll hear about Jimmy Chitwood and the Bear, Narcissa Whitman, the Sager Orphans and more. Each month you will receive the fabric and patterns you need to create two 9" quilt blocks--blocks that the pioneers themselves might have made--plus an information packed newsletter about the migration. Informational handouts are also included. Finished Quilt is approximately 64" x 85".

Join Sally, Travis and their little dog Sampson as they shop their way across the USA! From Maryland to California, they are stopping at quilt shops, visiting local sites, and collecting quilt patterns. Each month, you’ll receive the pattern and fabric to make a 15" quilt block, while also learning about each state they travel through.  A Finishing Kit is sent in the 13th month. The completed quilt with traditional setting and no alternate blocks measures approximately 69" x 86".

There is always something incredibly delicious on the menu at Patsy’s Pie Shop! You’ll discover a whole new group of characters, enjoy excellent pie recipes, and have a heaping helping of fun, all in short order! Each month during this Block of the Month program you’ll find pie-inspired quilt blocks, tasty recipes, and oodles of information. The club also includes 12 different pie-themed patterns to embroider and sew, plus word search puzzles and fun dinner lingo quizzes. Completed size of the quilt is approximately 57" x 72".

Continuing our focus on the towns and founders within the state of Oregon. Grandma Rachel will guide you through the fascinating history of 12 different towns, how they got their names, their early history, and more. In this Block of the Month program, you’ll receive the fabric and pattern you need to create two 8" quilt blocks, plus a full-color informational newsletter about the towns. A Finishing Kit is sent in the 13th month. Size of the completed quilt is approximately 62" square.

Using the traditional red and green coloration of the 1840s, Seasons Remembered, designed by Jane Davis, features the fine buttonhole stitch applique that 19th Century women used to showcase their needle skills. There are 12 stunning, traditional applique designs (suitable for 18" blocks) in this spectacular block of the month series, plus a finishing pattern that includes the leaf border. Full-sized patterns, plus instructions for both traditional and fusible web methods of applique are included. All fabric needed to complete each block is included. Completed size is 66" x 84".

Using colors of the mid-1800s, our Centennial Sampler Block of the Month showcases 25 beautiful 9" quilt blocks. Each month, you’ll receive the fabric needed to create two 9" quilt blocks featuring the reds, greens, cheddar and browns popular in the 19th Century. An informational newsletter about the origins of 12 different towns in Oregon from our Towns and Founders 4 quilt club, plus other Oregon history pages, are also included. Finished Quilt is approximately 60" x 60".

From our Oregon Towns and Founders series comes the Willamette Queen Block of the Month, a gorgeous sampler quilt using dainty late 19th Century reproduction fabrics. Each block is a generous 15" square, created with colors that were popular during the later part of the 1800s. Each month you receive the pattern and fabric you need to construct a 15" quilt block. In addition, you’ll receive a newsletter with history of an Oregon town. A Finishing Kit of Sashing, Border and Binding is sent in the 13th month. Finished quilt measures approximately 65" x 82".

Continuing our series on the Stories of Old Oregon, this block of the month focuses on the fascinating history of how many of the towns in Oregon were founded--how they got their names, their early history, prominent citizens of the day, and beginnings of each town’s commerce and industry. Each month, you’ll receive two 12" quilt blocks featuring 19th century era fabrics in browns and reds. At year’s end, you will have 24 blocks--enough to make a queen-sized quilt! An informational newsletter and other handouts are also included. Completed size is approximately 71" x 99".

Reminiscent of the 19th century, this patriotic block of the month quilt tells more of the fascinating history of Oregon towns while you make beautiful quilt blocks. From the Towns and Founders 3 Quilt Club, you’ll learn how 12 different towns in Oregon got their names, their early history, prominent citizens of the day, and beginnings of each town’s commerce and industry. Each month, you’ll receive the fabric needed to create a 16" quilt block, plus an informational newsletter about an Oregon town. Completed Quilt is approximately 87" x 109".

Reminiscent of traditional applique samplers from the 19th Century, our Memories of Old Oregon Block of the Month commemorates early Oregon landmarks and towns. There are 24 applique patterns, in the traditional 19th century colors of red and green, each of which can be made using traditional or fusible web applique. Each month, you receive the pattern and fabric needed to create one 12" quilt block, plus a mini-history about the town or landmark for which it was named. Completed size of the quilt is 52" x 76".

Because we love those time-honored quilt block patterns so much, we’ve researched our block library to bring you an assortment of traditional quilt blocks, including stars, flying geese, nine patch variations, and more. These blocks are easy-to-complete and designed to build confidence as you create them. Each packet in the 12 month series includes the reproduction fabric you need to make a 12" block. Completed size: 57" x 72".