Welcome to Blomma II BOM (block-of-the-month), a guided sew-along to support you creating your own, beautiful unique hand appliqué quilt.
This sew-along has been designed as a 12-month project. This pattern will help you build your skills and confidence in the needle turn hand applique technique whilst creating your own unique, beautiful handmade quilt
This pattern has been created using just 12 block patterns. Each block will then need to be made in a different colour ways, in varying quantities. In total during this 12 month project you will makes 30 blocks in total for the full quilt pattern.
With each block pattern you can use written instructions and video tutorials on how to make each of these 12 block designs. You will also get additional printable resources to help keep you on track and stay organised throughout.
If you're new to the quilting world you may have heard someone talking about a block of the month (BOM) and wondered what on earth it is. How does it work? What do I need to do?
In order to create the majority of quilts, you create a certain number of fabric squares, known commonly in quilting terms as blocks, and they can be of varying sizes and patterns. The overall quilt pattern will have a repeated block design or different block designs to make up the full finished quilt.
A BOM is simply a guided sew-along where you will make one or more blocks from the whole quilt pattern per month over a set period of time. It can vary in length usually from 6 - 12 months or sometimes even longer depending on the complexity of the quilt design. Joining a BOM is a really great way to learn or improve skills, meet new people and can also can help give you valuable support where needed. It's especially great for anyone getting into quilting and feel like they need a little additional guidance too.
When you join a BOM you receive all the information to make a quilt and a nice structure to work through over a set period of time.
Yes of course! For this BOM I will be providing an alternative quilt pattern to use all 12 hand applique blocks. This version is the 'Harlequin Blomma' quilt and you will only be making one of each of the 12 block designs per month. There will also be instructions to add an additional EPP(English paper piecing) border and 4 EPP corner blocks. This will be made in sections throughout the 12 month period alongside your blocks. This alternative version of 'Blomma II' is for those who would like to take part but would prefer to make fewer hand applique blocks and combine it with another technique, such as EPP. The finished size will be approximately 58.5 x 70.5 inches.
Of course! This sew-along is aimed at confident beginners, however if you have some experience of hand sewing even a little bit, but never tried hand applique you can definitely do it! There will be limited instructions on how to do the needle turn technique so alternatively you can add on the BOM Needle-turn applique supplementary course which gives you additional guidance videos to help with the technique. It's a great additional resource to refer back to when you need it.
Absolutely! You can do raw-edge machine appliqué or prepared edge applique- whatever you enjoy the most. I love the process of needle turn hand applique so I write all my patterns with this in mind. If you wanted to use another method you might need more or less fabric than suggested in the pattern plus additional supplies e.g. bondaweb for raw edge applique.
You can find fabric requirements above and a colouring template in QuiltInk to decide on colour schemes for the quilt pattern. Once you sign up you will also have a printable fabric organisation sheet with measurements so you can get prepared before starting the project.
Due to the nature of digital items and courses, I cannot offer refunds as they are non-returnable.
Life can get busy sometimes, and we all have other projects we're working on! So you will have access to this BOM indefinitely, however I would encourage you to try as best as you can to keep up - the satisfaction of completing this project is so great!
Yes, you can! This BOM will cater to all abilities, so if you're a seasoned pro with applique and don't need much support, then you have the option to purchase the full pattern straightaway and get started. If you buy the pattern and then feel like you need the additional support, you will be able to upgrade using the special discount code found in the pattern.
Blomma II is a beautiful, Scandinavian-inspired needle turn hand appliqué quilt pattern, designed to help you slow down, enjoy the creative process and develop your hand sewing skills.
The second quilt design in the 'Blomma Quilt Collection', Blomma II continues the celebration of traditional hand appliqué with a fresh collection of floral designs inspired by modern Scandinavian folk art and design. Blomma, meaning flower in Swedish, brings together traditional hand sewing techniques with a contemporary aesthetic, creating a timeless quilt to treasure.
Originally designed as a Block of the Month (BOM) quilt, this pattern is perfect for anyone who enjoys working on a longer-term sewing project. Take your time creating each block, exploring different fabric combinations and colourways whilst practising and growing in confidence with the needle turn appliqué technique.
With two quilt layout options to choose from, you can create the full Blomma II quilt or opt for an alternative design 'Harlequin Blomma' featuring just the 12 individual appliqué blocks, finished with a beautiful English Paper Piecing (EPP) border. This additional layout offers another creative way to bring your floral blocks together and make the finished quilt uniquely your own.
Whether you're relatively new to needle turn appliqué, have already enjoyed making the original Blomma Quilt, or are an experienced hand stitcher looking for your next project, Blomma II offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the slower, more intentional side of quilt making.
What's Included
This comprehensive digital quilt pattern includes:
All 12 individual floral appliqué block patterns
Step-by-step instructions & organisation sheets
Full fabric requirements
Appliqué templates and detailed diagrams
A colouring page to help plan your quilt design
Quilt assembly instructions
Two quilt layout options, including an alternative design featuring an English Paper Piecing (EPP) border
80 pages
Finished Quilt Size
60 × 72 inches (approximately 152 × 183 cm) – main quilt design.
Copyright & Usage
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