Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the Quilt Block of the Month: June 2021 blocks. On the first Thursday of each month I share the free block of the month pattern for blocks in two sizes: 6″ and 12″ finished. I also share a video tutorial with extra tips and tricks for the blocks.
Quilt Block of the Month: June 2021
This month’s block is a beautiful star in a star block with fun contrast half-square triangles in the corners. I hope you’ll enjoy making this one. The pieces are pretty small for the inner star on the smaller block, but in the video I share a quick and easy option for that. I also share the tools I used to make my flying geese units.
2021 Quilt Block of the Month Details
- First, this is a mystery block of the month. (No full-quilt pictures yet).
- The quilt is a sampler with 12 different unique pieced blocks. No applique’ or paper piecing required.
- Patterns release monthly on the first Thursday of the month here on the blog.
- Each month, a step-by-step video tutorial sharing how to make that month’s block will be featured. Watch the video here on the blog or on the YouTube channel here.
- Get the Fabric Requirements for the finishing of the quilt in the July block post. For blocks, I suggest 12-15 fat quarters for the large blocks (fat eighths will work for the small blocks). You’ll also need 2-½ yards of background for the larger blocks and 1-½ yards of background for the smaller blocks.
- Find links to all of the previous posts in this year’s BOM here.
June 2021 Block Details
As I mention in the Block Video, I did take advantage of Bloc Loc Flying Geese Rulers for the Flying Geese sections in each block. Here are links to the exact rulers I used:
- Large Bloc Loc Flying Geese Ruler for 12″ Finished Block
- Medium Bloc Loc Flying Geese Ruler for 12″ and 6″ Finished Blocks (I could only find a link to this one in a set, but the 2 x 4 ruler that comes with it is a great size to have, too).
- Small Bloc Loc Flying Geese Ruler for 6″ Finished Blocks
- I also mentioned the Fit to be Quarter ruler I use to trim half-square triangles
- Finally, click here or click on the button below for this month’s block pattern PDF.
June Block Video
Watch the Quilt Block of the Month for June 2021 above. Or you can go here to watch it on my YouTube channel. Find extra tips and ideas for this month’s blocks in the video.
More Block of the Month Information
Finishing fabric yardages and information will be available with next month’s pattern. Thanks so much for sewing along with the Quilting Life Quilt Block of the Month: June 2021. Happy quilting!
Jackie Lohrey says
I am so laughing at myself as I read this post. Seems like every month I say Oh this is my favorite block so far…but this time I REALLY MEAN IT! Love, love, love this one and even more as a Christmas block. I can also see the 12-inch block with an additional border as an awesome pillow. Life is good 🙂
Diane says
I absolutely love this block. Thank you for offering this quilt along.
PATTI MCCONNELL says
I woke up early just so I could see what the new block would look like! Lol Thank you so much for providing this fun, free activity!
LAURA LEE GIGLIO says
What is the white that you use in the blocks
sherri McConnell says
Moda Bella Ivory 9900 60… 🙂
Kelly says
Hi Sherri
I have gotten a bit behind with my blocks unfortunately. Is it better to still do them in order to catch up? Do the earlier blocks help build skills for the later blocks I’m wondering? Thanks for this great BOM and any advice you can offer! Cheers, Kelly.
PS. Congratulations to you, Chelsi & Billy for your one year anniversary of your podcast! I love watching, keep up the great work!!
Gabriel Gonzales says
New to quilting thanks for the ideas
Carla says
I’m having a lot of fun with this BOM, thanks for offering it! Is there a site where people are sharing what they are sewing?
Dee Barnes says
Thanks so much for the time and effort this takes and most of all for sharing with us!
Raphelle Guy says
Hi, I was trying to download some of the older block patterns from 2020, and I’m getting this message, “Sorry, the file you have requested does not exist.” Do you take the patterns away after awhile? Thanks!
sherri McConnell says
Yes, when I upload the new year block patterns I put the previous year into my Etsy shop. You can find all of the previous year patterns there. Thank you!