Brunswick Forest
Posted on August 14, 2021 by prairiemoonquilts in Brunswick Forest, My PatternsIt’s here! The new Block-of-the-Month for Sew Sweet Quilt Shop!
This year’s quilt is a sampler of trees, hence the name Brunswick Forest. Twelve different tree blocks, set into an asymmetrical setting, just as a forest would actually be. As always, we do two versions of the quilt, just for more options.
Here is the fall-colored version:
Here is the non-traditional version:
Both versions measure 80″ x 95″ finished, and have pieced scrappy backgrounds. You can choose to add in the extra small Maple Leaf blocks (as in the fall-colored version), or leave them out for more negative space (as in the non-traditional version). You can do a scrappy border, or a plain border as well — the choice is yours — because I’m a huge fan of lots of options!
You can also choose any other setting you prefer for your blocks. In fact, there is a third setting for this quilt that will be available once we get started, and I’ll show you that closer to time, so you’ll have even more options for what to do with your trees.
There’s also going to be a quilt-along associated with the BOM this time that will start shortly after the BOM begins in September, and I’ll provide an extra free pattern for that, so stay tuned!
And . . . each month, on the second Saturday when the block kits become available, I will post some additional information about each block and section that will help you with the construction along the way.
When you sign up, you purchase the pattern booklet, specify which color option you’ll be doing (and yes, you can do both, if you want), then each month, you receive a packet to make the block as shown. You can pick your packets up in-store, or they will be happy to mail them to you, either way. You receive only the fabric for making the blocks, and the setting is completely up to you. Sew Sweet usually makes additional setting fabric packets available for purchase about halfway through the program, which runs from September through August. But these quilts lend themselves to great use of scraps, so you can use pretty much anything! You can also purchase the booklet by itself, and not sign up for the monthly block packets (another option).
For information on how to get signed up and how the program works, please contact Sew Sweet Quilt Shop directly at 660.548.3056. They can sign you up over the phone, and answer any questions you may have. The pattern booklet is available only through the shop.
When the program kicks off on September 11, I’ll be talking some more about all the various options you may have for the setting, announcing the quilt-along, and providing some more information that will help, and I’ll be here to help all along the way, with posts on the second Saturday of each month for the duration.
Here are the quilt details:
Brunswick Forest, fall-colored version:
Finished quilt size: 80″ x 95″
Fabrics in top: Fall-colored fabrics from various lines, with creamy background fabrics from various lines, with a few of my own scraps thrown in.
Backing fabric: Leafy stripe from Our Autumn Friends by In the Beginning (see below)
Batting: Quilter’s Dream Cotton Select Natural
Quilting design: Indian Summer #1 – Petite (it has leaves and acorns on it!) by Patricia Ritter (from Urban Elementz)
Quilting thread: Superior OMNI, color #3011 Buff
Brunswick Forest, non-traditional version:
Finished quilt size: 80″ x 95″
Fabrics in top: Navy, coral, and gold fabrics from various lines (some with metallics), with low-volume background fabrics from various lines, with a few of my own background scraps thrown in.
Backing fabric: by Design by Lane for Riley Blake Designs (see below)
Batting: Quilter’s Dream Poly Select white
Quilting design: Citrine pantograph by Patricia Ritter (from Urban Elementz)
Quilting thread: Superior OMNI, color #3002 Natural White
Here’s the backing on the fall version:
Here’s what’s on the back of the non-traditional version:
So that’s it for now. I hope you’ll go get signed up, and be sure and stay tuned for all the extras that are coming along with this BOM this time! I’ll be back soon to show you the third version with another optional setting.
Great pattern!
Another beautifil BOM ! Way to go, Shelly!!!!
OH WOW!! How can I resist. You have me in fabricland again.
Love the trees! I’m in!
I love it.
I love it so cute
Wow!! Love at first sight. I’m gonna get signed up. I so admire your design creativity.
Ooh those trees are tempting!
Love that quilt in the fall colors! Very interesting trees! So perfectly tempting…if I didn’t have 3 other BOM going that I can’t keep up with and a zillion UFOS and wanna makes🤪
Beautiful! Such a great design. I would join up in a flash if I wasn’t so deep into non quilty things I must take care of. Congratulations!🎉
Beautiful work as always!
What a fun pattern! I like the fall version it is my favorite time of year. The backing is such a great choice for both versions!
Love trees!!!! Your fall quilt is impressive. Is it possible to purchase the patterns only? I have sooo much fabric and this would be an excellent way to use stash.