Hello and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Today I’m sharing the Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month June block! It’s a fun and easy block that goes together quickly and easily. I’ve also included the mini version for this block on the pattern as I did last month. And, I’ve edited the April pattern to add directions for the mini version of that block. I’ll get the January through March patterns edited with mini instructions over the summer.
If you’ve been following along this year, you know I’m now making three sets of these blocks! I started the Christmas version on month three and am so glad I did! This month I made sure to use pink again since I hadn’t used very much of it. There weren’t many pink prints in the bundle, but the pink does add a fun touch to the collection. (The new block is front and center).
For this set of blocks I needed to add some navy in this time around. Again, there aren’t a lot of navy prints in the collection I’m using, so I added a fun navy from our Creekside collection. I think it really adds a nice touch. I’ll definitely be adding in more navy prints to these blocks throughout the rest of the year.
Last month I decided to add a mini version, and I’m so glad I did! So the plan is to make a mini each month and also make one of the earlier blocks in the mini version as well. So now, the April, May, and June patterns have been written/edited with both sets of cutting instructions.
It really hasn’t been taking me that much extra time to make the extra blocks–and I’ll definitely be glad I made three sets when I have three quilt finishes at the end of the year!
I might be just a bit partial to my Clover Hollow mini blocks! These blocks are going to make a fun mini sampler!
How to get your block patterns
How to get your block patternsI’m happy to provide these blocks each month for your personal use–it’s something that is really fun for me to do. Please download your own copy, and please don’t download multiple copies for friends (they are all welcome to download their own). Also, if your group or guild is using these blocks please have each member download their own copy. I really appreciate the support! Thank you!
Download this month’s block here.
And, you can access the landing page with links to each of the monthly posts here. (You can also get there from the drop-down menu at the top of my page by clicking “block tutorials” and then “Mystery BOM.”) By going to the link under each block photo you’ll be taken to the page where you can download that month’s PDF.
Oh, and you can find the updated April pattern with the mini instructions here!
Thanks so very much for supporting my mystery block of the month program! I love seeing your blocks on Instagram. If you use the hashtag #aquiltinglife I should see them! Happy quilting!
Hildy says
Cute blocks! The minis are so adorable.
Ansje says
This month’s block is disappointing and uninteresting. I will design my own.
Sherri says
First, I appreciate all comments on the blog! As far as this month’s block, I realize that quilters ranging from absolutely new beginners to advanced quilters with decades of experience might be sewing along. So I try to mix up the difficulty levels of the blocks throughout the year. There are more complex blocks as well as more simple blocks that will be included! Happy quilting!
Mary McNeill says
I love simplicity and this block is just perfect for me.
Sheila Bishop says
Sometimes you just can’t make everyone happy! I appreciate talent and creativity. Thank you so much for these mystery blocks and what a great idea doing several at one time. Love it.
Joyce Carter says
Thank you Sherri. I really like the blocks you share and I appreciate you so much doing this.
Sharon Wood says
Sherri,
Thank you so much for providing these BOM quilt blocks. I did the BOM last year, and am also following along this year. I look forward to getting a new block each month and am never disappointed. Thanks again!
Clare Baker says
I don’t think you can judge a block until you see it as a part of the whole design. There has to be a mix of simple and complex I think. Thank you for all your hard work. Clare
Elizebeth Munden says
Thank you, Sherri, for the patterns, I love the variety. I do have a question why do January, February, and March not have a 6 1/4 inch version? I would like to make a mini, too. Enjoy all your post.
Catherine says
Hi Sherri,
I love your blog and check in every week!
You inspire me and I truly value and appreciate the BOM posts. Hoping I can get some time to sit and sew soon, so I can catch up. Happy Stitches!! ???
Sherri says
Thank you so much!
Nancy Schaefer says
Thank you for providing these free patterns each month. I just finished my June block, I’m actually staying caught up this year!
Brenda says
I am so thankful that you do provide some simpler blocks. I have been quilting for less than a year and I appreciate having blocks that I can understand and put together easily. When I am finished it’s such a confidence boost to see that I can do it! This is my first block of the month quilt and I am really enjoying it so much. Thank you Sherri!
Carolyn Falin says
We are having a debate in our quilting club about the finished block size. I say the 12 1/2 is not the finished. It will be 12 inches when the quilt is finished. LOL of my blocks are turning out to that. Another view says 12 1/2 means we have to somehow come up with a 13 inch block. Please settle this. I think I am right but I am a beginner. Your blocks are perfect for me. I wiill end up with a beautiful Christmas quilt.
Sherri says
Yes, 13″ x 13″ is what the blocks should measure unfinished. 12 1/2″ is the finished size. Last year’s (2017) blocks were 12″ finished.
Thank you for quilting along! Email me with questions any time!
Sherri
Monica Kostak says
I”m taking advantage of the mini and larger version. Thanks for taking the time to create and sharie these patterns. It’s a wonderful opportunity to practice technique and I appreciate the opportunity.
Marge says
Sherri, really enjoying doing your BOM. I like having the simple with the more difficult it gives me the opportunity to do Block heads 2 at the same time.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Sherry says
Sherri, I have enjoyed the blocks so far and look forward to working on this one. Thanks for your work on this, I made all of last years blocks and have the top complete. I am really liking how this is coming together.
Sally from CA says
Is this BOMypur Summer BOM that you referred to a while ago. I am a little behind on reading posts, so am trying to figure out when this one started and finishes.
Thank you!
Sherri says
This is my yearly mystery BOM that started in January. You can access all of the previous blocks still. My summer sew along will begin soon!
Monica Kostak says
I’m working on the June mini block and have made it twice- is the size correct for the center block at 1 1 3/4 square- with the 1 1/4 x 3 inch rectangles? Double checking… thanks
Sherri says
Thank you so much…there was a typo in the pattern. I’ve just corrected it. The rectangles are 1 3/4″ x 3″.
Sherri
Monica Kostak says
Thanks Sherri. 🙂