Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the A Quilting Life Quilt Block of the Month September 2023 Blocks. I do love a sweet basket block and love how my blocks turned out in both the 12″ and 6″ finished sizes. Additionally, I have some information for you about the 2024 Block of the Month including a new option with some extra goodies!
A Quilting Life Block of the Month September 2023
September Block Details
This month I’m sharing one of my favorite simple basket blocks. I used a petite red floral from our Emma collection along with a tone on tone background, and a light background and green leaf print from our Favorite Things group for the 6″ finished block. And I used five different prints from Favorite Things for the 12″ finished block. At first, I wondered if the stripe was too busy for the basket bottom, but I’m really loving the fun look of the stripes there!
Half-Square Triangle units are sized up and trimmed exactly to size, making this a wonderful block for beginners. You’ll find a few extra hints and tips on today’s video.
September Block Video + 2023 Sew Along Details
You can watch this month’s block video above or go here to watch on our YouTube channel. This month’s video shows both the 12″ and 6″ finished blocks up close. You’ll also hear in detail about the two options for the 2024 BOM along with an additional BOM that will start later in 2024.
- Get all of the details for this year’s Block of the Month sew along from this post.
- I’m sewing along with our new Favorite Things collection as shown in today’s blocks. But the pattern files will also share a Simply Delightful collection version that will be helpful for reference if you don’t want to use Christmas fabrics.
- Blocks will be shared on the first Monday of each month throughout the year 2023 with finishing instructions shared on Monday, December 11th, 2023.
- Get the January Block pattern here.
- Find the February Block pattern here.
- Get the March block post and pattern here.
- Find the April block post and pattern here.
- And get the May block post and pattern here.
- Find the June block of the month post and pattern here.
- And find the July block post and pattern here.
- See the August 2023 block post and pattern here.
- Find the September 2023 PDF pattern here (or click the red button below).
- Find the previous year’s Block of the Month patterns in the shop.
Preview: 2024 Block of the Month Options
I will have some fun Block of the Month options in 2024. Once again, I will share free PDF patterns here on the blog on the first Monday of each month–just as I have been doing this year. Additionally, there will also be a paid version available. Get the block PDF patterns emailed to you directly with a one-time payment of $19.99. (You won’t need to visit the blog to download). You’ll also receive the finishing instruction pattern through direct email. As a bonus, you’ll also receive three additional free project PDF’s during the year. Sign up with the button below and you’ll receive a link to pay.
Additionally, I will have a second free Block of the Month program starting in the fall of 2024 that I’ll be doing with my daughter Chelsi. We will have 12 block designs each along with two free sampler options to share with you.
Thanks so much for stopping by for the Quilt Block of the Month September 2023 post. I’ll share the October 2023 block on Monday, October 2nd, 2023. I hope you’ll enjoy this month’s blocks and will also join us in 2024.
Happy quilting!
Ann West says
Sherri, I didn’t mean to sign up to get the 2024 pattern all at once. I can download from your posts monthly. Sorry, Ann.
LeAnn Ryan says
Thank you for the beautiful quilt blocks and wonderful ideas.
Joyce Carter says
Thank you so much Sherri.
Donna Bagshaw says
Thank you so much for offering this free sewalong. I look so forward to each month’s block and am already anticipating the new 2024 one. I appreciate your dedication to the craft and keeping it alive for generations to come.
Lacey says
I really appreciate you doing this as well as another blogger I follow. I have been doing her’s, but I am saving up your’s to do all at once. I have so many fabrics to choose from. I guess I will have to wait until something speaks to me as to what to use. I still have all my Emma fabrics.
Dorothy Rainbow says
Hi Sherri thanking you once again for generous time for sharing. I really appreciate and look forward to a new block every month. Cheers
Beryl Harris says
thank you for your free block of the month I am from Australia and enjoy blocks
Kathleen Haefele says
I signed up for the 2024 BOM and would like to pre-order the mat’l. You are offering the different cuts on Bountiful Bloom but could you give a hint on what pre-cut should be pre-order?
sherri McConnell says
I will be sending out an email with details soon! Thank you so much!