January 2021 #Quiltblockmania Theme is Romance!
After the disaster that was the year 2020, I decided to begin 2021 by jumping in on the fun of Quilt Block Mania!
What is Quilt Block Mania?
Each month over 30 Quilt pattern designers create fun and FREE quilt block patterns based on a common theme. The only rules are the blocks are all 12 x 12 inches finished and fit the theme and chosen color palette. Other than that, anything goes!
Seriously, in previous months I’ve seen everything from traditionally pieced to applique to foundation paper pieced quilt blocks. And each designer gets to put their own specialty into each block design.
To kick things off for 2021, and in preparation for Valentines day in just a few short weeks, January ‘s theme is ‘Romance’. And this is the chosen color palette:
Fun, right!? Because the theme is all about ‘romance’ I thought the perfect block to add for my first FREE Quilt Block Mania pattern would be the ‘Rose Buds’ quilt block used in my Rose Window Quilt!
The block is traditionally pieced, however you should pay special attention to those seams. Using a scant 1/4″ seam allowance will help tremendously when making the final 9 patch block assembly.
Click HERE for your FREE complimentary Rose Buds Quilt block pattern!
As you can see, this block looks fabulous in the chosen ‘Romance’ color palette. However, it also works beautifully in many different color combos. Including these shades of ‘Rose’ fabrics in my Rose Window Quilt pattern!
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For more Quilt Block Mania quilt blocks, and to keep up with all the upcoming monthly installments, be sure to join the Quilt Block Mania Facebook group HERE. Also, it’s a great place to share your finished blocks. We LOVE to see your creations!!
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More FREE Quilt Block Mania blocks!
As previously mentioned, each month we have 30 quilt pattern designers that are participating in the Quilt Block Mania pattern craze this month. Here is a full list of this month’s patterns!
Chain of Hearts by Carolina Moore
Heart Postage Stamp by Slice of Pi Quilts
Special Delivery by Appliques Quilts and More
Intertwined by Devoted Quilter
Interlocking Heart Halves by Blockofthemodotcom
Romantic Patchwork Heart by Love to Color My World
Love Notes by Blue Heron Quilting
Woven Together at Patti’s Patchwork
Love Arrows by Cotton Street Commons
refracted heart at Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Puppy Love
Be Mine by Perkins Dry Goods
Love is family at Puppy Girl Designs
Love Owl-Ways by Studio R Quilts
Lacy Hearts by QuiltFabrication
Piece of My Heart by Orange Blossom QDS, LLC
Quilting by Candlelight by Snowy Days Quilting
Sunset Walk Block by Sara Flynn
Mini Log Cabin Heart by Katie Mae Quilts
Flowers and Candy by PhoebeMoon Designs
On Point Heart by Oh Kaye Quilting
Love My Gnome
Love Conquers All
Blue Bear Hug by Blue Bear Quilts
Love Me Knot by Pretty Piney Quilts
Pieceful Heart by Off the Wall Quilt
Rose Buds by Rona the Ribbiter
House of love
First Love by Sarah Marcina
Love postcard by Capaquilts
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- Click HERE to check out all of my Quilt Patterns! Each one comes in multiple sizes!!
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- Want to learn to plan a Shop Hop Road Trip? Start HERE!
- Click HERE to check out Complete lists of Quilt Shops in each state.
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Ohh your block is so pretty. So many ideas for this block going around in my head. Thanks for sharing.
That’s wonderful Lori! I can’t wait to see what you make with it!
Thanks for making the download so easy. Because you did, I downloaded it and then subscribed to the newsletter. I usually skip it if a newsletter is required, but because you made it easy and it’s my choice, I did.
Thank you so much for singing up Susan! Yes, I believe that if something says it’s ‘free’ then it should actually be free. That’s why I never put a newsletter requirement on my free stuff. Which is why I appreciate my subscribers so much more! We are going to have a ton of fun this year!