Hello, and happy first Thursday–which means that today I’m sharing the Quilting Life Quilt Block of the Month April 2022. This month’s block was fun to make in both sizes, and I hope you’ll enjoy making it as well. Keep reading for all of the tips and tricks as well as this month’s instructional video.
Quilt Block of the Month April 2022
2022 Quilt Along Details
- This year’s quilt is a sampler with 12 different unique pieced blocks. There is no applique’ or paper piecing required. Once again, I will be sharing block patterns in two sizes: 12″ finished and 6″ finished.
- Patterns release monthly on the first Thursday of the month here on the blog.
- Each month, a step-by-step video tutorial features helps to make to make that month’s block. Watch the video here on the blog or on the YouTube channel here.
- The 2021 blocks are now available as a full file in my shop for purchase here.
- Get the 2022 Block of the Month Fabric Requirements here.
- Find all of the previous posts in the Quilt Block of the Month series here.
- And find answers to Block of the Month Frequently Asked Questions here.
- Finally, I’ve recently received a few questions about the finished size of this year’s quilt. I haven’t finalized my setting, but since the blocks are the same as last year’s, the finished sizes will be similar: 27″ x 34″ for the small quilt with 6″ blocks and 52″ x 67″ for the larger quilt with 12″ blocks. Of course, you can always make additional blocks and/or add additional borders to increase your quilt size.
April Block of the Month Details + Tips and Tricks
- Use the Mini Simple Folded Corners Ruler for ease in construction of the square in a square units.
- Go here to download the April Block of the Month pattern PDF (or click the button below).
April Quilt Block Video
Watch the April 2022 Quilt Block video above or go here to watch it on our YouTube channel. You can see the blocks up close in the video and also see how I pressed the seam allowances.
April 2022 Calendar + Next Month’s Block
Be sure to go here to grab your Quilting Life April 2022 Calendar PDF (podcasts and video release dates are marked on the calendar for your convenience–and there is also space for goals and notes). Finally, the May 2022 Block of the Month will be shared here on the blog on Thursday, May 5th.
Happy quilting, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Patty Jones says
Thank you Sherri for another wonderful block!
Ella West says
Once again a lovely block with get directions and alternate colourways.
Barbara hughes says
I am so spoiled by your expertise, precision a detail ! Thank you for giving my mind some sewing peace!
Judy rich says
I am enjoying doing the BOM and look forward to it. I need help with deciding on the colors for my churn dash border. I am using pink and green to make the blocks. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
sherri McConnell says
I would use something that coordinates with both–either a neutral like grey or perhaps yellow? You could also use a floral that works well with both colors.
Julie Dykstra says
Every month so far I have been able to download the pdf BOM except April!? It is only available on google drive and I was not able to print or save it as a pdf. Any suggestions? Was it uploaded differently this month? Thank you!
sherri McConnell says
Not sure why…I uploaded it the same. You can email if you’re still not able to download.
Mary Crow says
Ii really love your videos but I have a question for you… There is a quilt behind you on your right side and the April quilt block of the month video that I would really like to know if I could purchase the directions to. It is the star quilt alternating with squares hung on the bottom rung of the ladder. I hope it is one of your designs!
sherri McConnell says
The pattern is called Coastal, and it’s in my shop in both paper and PDF.
thank you!
Pat Carnine says
Sherri: Is there any way to get the written directions
for the Meet the Makers Quilt. I just love the blocks
you made and have gathered lots of the fabrics that
you designed and used in your blocks. I find it easier to
read quilt directions and to watch the videos.
Thanks,
Pat Carnine
Billie Kaye Harms says
Somehow I missed March’s block. How can I get it? I signed up for your email again, as did not get April’s email either.
thank you.
sherri McConnell says
They are both available to download here on the blog on the first Thursday of the month. Perhaps the emails might be going to your Spam folder?