Hello, friends! I’m excited to share the A Quilting Life Block of the Month January 2026. Creating and sharing a free block of the month is something I’ve done since 2017–so this is my tenth year sharing a block of the month. This year’s project is going to be fun. I’m actually making two versions and am super excited about both of them. Keep reading for all of the details and to download the free PDF printable pattern.
A Quilting Life Block of the Month January 2026
2026 Quilt Details
As I shared a few weeks ago, this year’s quilt along will be a free mystery block of the month program. This means that I will not be sharing pictures of the blocks or the finished quilt at the beginning. You can find more details on my Block of the Month Frequently Asked Questions page here.
Below you’ll find this month’s free PDF block pattern. Please download for personal use only and not to distribute multiple copies. Thank you!
How to Sew Along
Head here on the first Monday of each month to download the free PDF pattern. We will also have a YouTube video sharing about the block on the first Monday of the month. Please remember to download all of the patterns by the end of 2026 so that you can get them for free. The full pattern will be available for purchase in 2027. The best way to stay caught up with your blocks is to join my newsletter list. You’ll get one email each weekend and will be able to know about block of the month posts and other A Quilting Life announcements.
2026 Block Pattern Release Schedule
Find the 2026 Block release dates below (first Monday of each month):
- January 5
- February 2
- March 2
- April 6
- May 4
- June 1
- July 6
- August 3
- September 7
- October5
- November2
- December 7
January 2026 Quilt Video
Watch our January 2026 Quilt Video above or watch it on our YouTube channel. I share details about each monthly block including pressing suggestions and more.
Thanks so much for stopping by for the A Quilting Life Block of the Month January 2026. And find all of the previous Block of the Month posts here. I hope you’ll enjoy sewing along!
Happy quilting!
Cindy A says
I really love the red, white and blue block, I will be sewing along. Thank you for providing the patterns!
Cynthia Horst says
What a cute block!
I’m definitely sewing along and love your yearly quilt alongs ❤️
Barb says
Thank You for always being there for all of us. I truly appreciate You.
I have done these block of the month every year and it’s just great.
Thanks again. Barb
dianne a. says
Thank You so very much….I’ve been participating in all (ALL) your yearly quilts – and this one is beautiful also, thank you for making it available
Cindy says
Do you have some suggestions for bundles? I’m having a hard time finding blues and reds in your collections
Michele Favaro says
Check Lori holt Americana, primitive gathering has a few lines too.
Deborah J Scafate says
Hi Sheri, So excited to start this years BOM. Will you be showing you samples of the scrappy ones as well? I love how you coordinate your fabric, gives me such inspiration.
sherri McConnell says
Yes, I’ll be showing both blocks each month. Thank you!
Carol says
I have really enjoyed and looked forward each month to the 2025 bom. I did the table runner which I will put above a doorway as a wall hanging. Thanks for the two fabric options! I have lots of scraps to use and seeing the photo helps me with fabric choices. The videos are very helpful as well. Thank you for all that you do.
Sara DeShazer says
Did you already the scrappy bundles? Hoping I didn’t miss it.
sherri McConnell says
Still working on them!
Teresa says
Gorgeous first block .. so excited to join! Where do we find the Facebook group?
Judy Thompson says
Did you post the fabric requirements for the 2026 block of the month? I didn’t see it.
Judy
Ellen says
It’s in the download up above.
Anita says
Thank you so much for offering your free block again! I love the scrappiness and detailed patterns you provide! Looking forward to following along and may copy you with the two versions 🤣
Linda says
I have not been able to find the Fabric requirements either. I’ve been looking for about 20 minutes. Thanks. Linda
Ellen says
Will you have a paper pattern for the 2025 BOM. I can’t get it printed even if it says free on it, go figure.
Sara D says
Did I miss the scrappy bundles?
sherri McConnell says
Still working on them!
Terry says
Thank you for sharing with us!! Can’ t wait to get started!!
Helen says
Could not find the finishing directions for the 25 block of the month. Thank you, now I want to do the next one.
Laura says
In the instructions for the Jan. 2026 BOM is says to press seams away from the pieced units.
This works great for pressing the rows, but how should we press the finished block?
Should we press all those seams in one direction?
sherri McConnell says
You can look at the video to see the back of my block for pressing. Thank you!
Janice says
I’d like the quilt to be for a queen bed. Can you tell me how many extra blocks I would need to create a larger quilt.
Wynn says
Thank you for sharing another of your wonderful quiltalongs. This is the third year I’ve participated, and I’m looking forward to next month’s block already!
Wendi says
I just started the January 2026 block this evening and I submitted a request to join the Facebook group so I can show my block. Super fun so far! Thank you for leading the BOM!