Last week I received a lovely surprise in my mailbox. The kind folks at It’s Sew Emma/Fat Quarter Shop sent me a copy of Carrie Nelson’s new book, “Summer Moon,” which features a beautiful and unique sampler quilt. After spending some time looking at all of the pretty photos in the book, I zipped on over to my sewing room and made up one of the blocks, the Maple Star!
The sampler quilt is comprised of 24 blocks that are each made in three different sizes: 5”, 6 1/2” and 8” unfinished. The book includes setting instructions (frames) for the small and medium blocks so that when the quilt is laid out for final assembly, all blocks are the same size. It’s a unique concept that makes for a very whimsical finished quilt.
“Summer Moon” is set up in a block of the month format that takes 10 months to complete. Fat Quarter Shop will be hosting a BOM sew along which begins in May. Make sure you are following their blog, the Jolly Jabber, for details!
To get my feet wet, I whipped together a 6 1/2” Maple Star block featuring prints from the Nest collection by Lella Boutique for Moda. I just love that line! I’ve also mixed in some Corey Yoder favorites from her new Strawberry Jam collection, as well as the fabulous text print (bottom of stack) from Lella Boutique’s upcoming Lollipop Garden collection.
I’m not sure I’ll be able to make all of the blocks required each month, but I’m setting a goal to make at least the assigned medium blocks each month. That’s the beauty of a sampler/BOM program: the book provides you with the structure, but you can go at your own pace and customize the quilt to your liking. You are the boss, remember!
I’ve sewn many Carrie Nelson patterns over the years. I’m a particular fan of her “Schnibbles” books. And now we have \”Summer Moon,\” a collaboration between Carrie and the talented publishing team at It’s Sew Emma. Yes, that is a stellar combination!
At the end of this post I’ve included the block schedule and fabric requirements from the book. This should help give you a jump start in planning and ordering, or you could throw caution to the wind and play from your stash, like me!
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog, quilting friends. “Summer Moon” is available now at Fat Quarter Shop. It truly is a beautiful book you’ll be happy to add to your quilting library.
~Taunja
Your quilt will look lovely with these beautiful fabrics. Love the name of that book – Summer Moon!
Thanks Sigi! We can only dream of a summer moon right now! 😉
What a pretty little block you made! I'm a big fan of Carrie Nelson too. I participated in the Schnibbles Sew Along a few years back and set a goal last summer to quilt all 11 tops I had. I did it! I do not need any new projects, but this is cute, and it is Carrie!
Oh my gosh . . . that is a WOW sewing feat. Way to GO!!
Hi Taunja- love your block! I made a King LC out of Moda Nest and still have some leftover. I just love that line!!I may have to get this book. I love the quilt!!Thank you.
gorgeous quilt block, TaunjaThis book is beautiful I want to make this quilt!
I knew I should have bought some of that fabric line. I love your block and now I will have to get that book. I figure if I can sew the Vintage Farm Girl quilt I should be able to do this. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Rosemary! It's fun to do a project over the months and take your time at it!
Oh most definitely! Looking through the book, I think it appears to be all straight-forward piecing for us!
I made three each of all three sizes of the Churn Dash! I just got “carried away” 😊. Your fabrics are so pretty! I love the book too and so glad I got it. The quilt is going to have me making some blocks I’ve never tried before. Thanks for sharing💕
Isn't it a fun concept? I am not sure I'll be able to make them all in all sizes, but I will for sure try to get the mediums done. Looking forward to seeing all of yours month by month!
Once again, great fabric choice! I love the Moda Nest and Corey Yoder fabrics and can't wait to see what else you put together when mixing these lines. Think Spring!
Thank you dear! I appreciate that! 🙂
Oh I just love Nest too! It's fun to sew with it, although sad to think of what I'll do when it's gone. ha!