Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the Quilting Life Block of the Month Finishing for my 2022 mystery quilt sew along. I’m super excited to share both of my finished projects and hope you’ll enjoy these options for finishing your quilt(s).
Quilting Life Block of the Month Finishing 2022
Large Blocks Setting
This year I decided to go with a low-volume sashing and four-patch cornerstones. With the background fabric around the edges of the churn dash blocks, this setting seemed like the perfect way to add some extra “sparkle” into the quilt with the low-volume print. You will want to make sure you have all of the four-patch posts placed in the same direction before sewing together. The large block quilt as shown in the finishing pattern finishes at 51″ x 65″ which is the perfect size for a lap quilt.
Small Blocks Setting + Table Runner Option
Our finishing pattern is for a 31″ x 38″ wall hanging or mini and uses simple cornerstones along with the low-volume sashing. At the last minute I decided I really wanted a table runner with my small blocks. Here are the details for my runner:
- Table runner finishes at 19″ x 47 ½″ and uses (12) blocks finishing at 6″ x 6″
- I made (3) blocks using (4) of the finished quilt blocks. Cut (12) rectangles 1 ½″ x 6 ½″ (low-volume blue dots above) to use when setting blocks into groups of four. Use a 1 ½″ x 1 ½″ post (red–you’ll need three of these) for these sections.
- Then I cut (4) rectangles from the low-volume blue dots to place between blocks and on the ends (1 ½″ x 13 ½″). I also cut (2) rectangles of the low-volume blue dots to use on the top and bottom once the three sections were joined together.
- Finally, I cut strips 2 ½″ wide to use for my outer border. (Measure your runner for the exact measurements).
Finishing Pattern Instructions
Go here to download the finishing pattern instructions or click on the button below! Please remember to download any patterns you are missing by the end of the month, as I will be taking them down and placing the full file in my shop on January first.
Finishing Video
Watch our video above to see both of my finished projects with this month’s Quilting Life Block of the Month and to get more details about each project. Or go here to watch it on our YouTube channel.
2023 Block of the Month
I’m working to get the 2023 fabric requirements to you as soon as possible and will have a PDF available with that information very soon. Stay tuned!
Thank you so much for sewing along, for sharing your beautiful quilts, and for all of the kindness this year. I can’t wait to share next year’s project with you!
Happy quilting!
Rebecca Stevens says
Thank you for these patterns this year. Love yours and especially love the tablerunner. Merry Christmas!
Donna says
The larger quilt’s settings create such a lovely optical illusion with the way that you did the sashing! I am in awe!!!!!!!!!
Lynn Apgar says
Thank you so much. This was my first Quilt Along with you and I love your patterns and your very instructions and videos are absolutely fantastic. Very clear and helpful. Looking forward to next year. Wishing a great holiday season to you, Chelsi, Billy and all your family.
Mirjam says
Vielen Dank für das tolle Sew along.Ich bin rechtzeitig fertig um die Decke zu verschenken.
Liebe Grüße aus Berlin
sherri McConnell says
Thank you so much! I took German in college and was so happy I was able to read your comment 🙂
Brenda C Wall says
These are lovely and I look forward to starting this one in 2023. Everything is printed out, time is the issue. LOL
Lisa says
Thank you for such lovely blocks year after year!! You are appreciated!!!
Patty Jones says
Love this setting and the extra “sparkle” it adds!! Thank you Sherri for another great year of block of the month patterns, yours are always a favorite for me. I am about six months behind as I had to lay it aside making wedding gifts during the busy summer and have just been picking up one project at a time to finish and catch up. Hopefully soon I will get this one finished, as I can’t wait to see the finish.
Karla Berg Walker says
Gorgeous quilt pattern and finishing. This is my first time sewing along with you and it won’t be the last! Great patterns and fabrics too!
Kim Baker says
Thank You Sherri…
Taking the time to Do this with our Quilting Family’s…
🥰
Gosh Can’t believe the year is at an End. 😲
Wasn’t it just Yesterday when you Started 2022 Year Off with your First Block..?! 😉😅
Time is Flying By way to fast…🙃
Merry Christmas to You An The Whole Family…
🎄🎄
Jessica says
Thank you for all of the monthly fun this year! I learned a lot as I am just a beginner quilter. Some of my earlier blocks have some errors but I looked forward to each month! And I am looking forward to next year’s!!
Jeanae Odom says
Oh wow! The blocks have all been lovely, but the setting just MAKES this quilt! I can tell you this won’t be the only time I use that setting pattern!
Susan says
Thank you so much for making these designs available. This is my second year following through and I absolutely love it looking forward to 2023. 😍
julie kaplan says
thank you for all of the fun and inspiration you provide, along with your beautiful work. though i am far behind on the 2022 quilt, i look forward to the one being offered in 2023. for all you do, my sincere appreciation. merry christmas, happy chanukah, and/or whatever holiday you observe.
Lynn Young says
Cant believe this quilt along for 2022 is over, as soon will be the year! And I have my blocks, both large and small finished! Really proud of myself! Love the finishing you did and have that all printer out. I’m still thinking I want to put both sets of blocks together and playing with ideas. For now I need to make a quick baby shower gift and a baby quilt, but will get back to my blocks as soon as that’s done. Plus I still have a whole box of fabrics left, so I may remake my blocks with all rhe same Churn Dash fabrics and use your setting for those as a gift for the friend who gave me these fun fabrics! Looking forward to the 2023 blocks of the month also! A very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season to you and your family!!!
Helen Bakay says
Sherry, I love both your quilts!
Kristine Spears says
Thank you for your inspiration and tutorials. I have picked up many tips. I made my with your Happy Days fabric. Can’t wait to get it finished. Love your fabrics and designs.
Mary Irwin says
Enjoyed the BOM. I got my mom (88yrs) doing it. I would mail her the pattern each month. She looked forward to getting it in the mail each month. I am looking forward to 2023.
Kat Walker says
Absolutely Beautiful!!! Love the sashing. It is very different and unusual. Thanks for all you do and for the knowledge you give your followers in regard to quilting. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
Eve Griner says
Love your patterns! Please add me to your email list.
sherri McConnell says
Just added you. Thank you so much!
Terri McBride says
Thank you Sherri for this fun BOM, I just love a churn dash. I’m a bit behind now but know I will finish in the new year. This was my first time doing one of your Mystery BOM and I can’t wait for 2023, now to just figure out my color palette.
Merry Christmas
Terri M
Susan L says
Hi Sherry! I’m still having trouble finding the pdf file for the 2022 fabric requirements. Am I just blind, or was it posted? I can’t save it to a file on my phone in blog form, so was hoping to get it in pdf.
Thanks for the fun!!!
Sue
sherri McConnell says
There wasn’t a PDF for 2022–just the requirements on a post. 2023 does have a PDF that was published on Sunday (yesterday)!