Join our Summer Block Party Sew Along
Join me and some of your favorite pattern designers as we create a mystery Summer quilt!
Nine pattern designers have come together and each created a unique summer themed quilt block that we will be sewing into an adorable quilt. Unfortunately we can’t all get together to sew, but this is the next best thing!
The Designers
Jen Belnap - The Smitten Chicken
Amanda Castor - That’s Me!
Amy Chappell - amerooniedesigns
Andy Knowlton - A Bright Corner
Gracey Larson - Burlap and Blossom Patterns
Jennifer Long - Sew A Story
Bev McCullough - Flamingo Toes
Melissa Mortenson - Polka Dot Chair
Amanda Neiderhauser - Jedi Craft Girl
How it Works
Starting June 23, 2025 and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for three weeks, we will email you a PDF pattern for an 18” Summer Quilt Block.
We will send you finishing instructions on July 14th to complete your quilt!
Then, on August 15th, just like Cinderella’s coach, the patterns will all disappear! So you don’t want to sleep on this one!
How to Join
You can sign up with just ONE of the designers and they will send you each of the block patterns as well as the finishing instructions. By signing up, you agree that your email address will be shared with the other pattern designers and you may receive emails from them in the future.
Fabric Choices
As designers, we chose a mix of basic fabrics that you can easily swap with your favorite fabric designs. We deliberately chose shades of colors to make it easy for you to decide which fabric you want to use!
Colors Used (all are Riley Blake Designs)
Bright Pink: Dainty Daisy - Lipstick
Medium Pink: POParazzi - Coral
Light Pink: Confetti Cottons - Frosting
Medium Yellow: Confetti Cottons - Honey
Light Yellow: Confetti Cottons - Sunshine
Dark Green: Dainty Daisy - Holly
Medium Green: Confetti Cottons - Riley Green
Light Green: Sparkler - Celery
Turquoise: Bee Cross Stitch - Cottage
Tan: Sparkler - Beach
We used Riley White for the background fabric.
FAQs about the Sew Along
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I have linked all of the fabrics above, but Riley Blake Designs Basics are sold in many brick and mortar and online shops across the US.
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It’s a surprise! I will tell you all of the blocks are summer-themed.
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No, the simplest way for us to run this and keep it free is to deliver it via email. If you don’t want to stay subscribed afterward, you can easily unsubscribe (there’s an unsubscribe link in each email we send you).
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The quilt along runs through August 15th. After that, the blocks will no longer be available. Some of the designers may offer them for sale individually, but that’s up to each designer.
I hope you’ll consider joining us! The fun starts June 23rd!
Have a question? Let me know in the comments section.