Omaha Modern Quilt Guild Presents:
2026 Row of the Month
Basic Information
Haley Fetters and Ashley Lundgren are our BOM designers for 2026. This year they have decided to do a Row of the Month. Each month you will make several of the same blocks and put them into a row. They will present 9 different rows and in October will give you a sashing option to go between rows. November they will discuss different layout options with the hope that everyone who participated will have a finished top to show at the December meeting. Everyone who shows a finished top at the December meeting will be entered for a prize to include quilting by Haley of your top.
Each row is completely different from the other rows. Some are big so you only have to make a handful of blocks, and some are smaller so there are more to make. The full design will measure 72" in width. The height will be anywhere from 79" to 85". It will depend on how many sashing rows you choose to do. July is built in as a catch-up month with no new block. January is our biggest, and probably most detailed, block. The patterns will get smaller and easier over time.
This quilt will work best as a scrappy quilt. We have figured if you use background fabric where applicable in all blocks you will need 4.5 yards max. There is a secondary background fabric that can be used for two rows and would need 1.5 yards. Several blocks will have the option to use all main fabric. This will be a project where having lots of smaller cuts will work best. All block links will be posted here, sent out in the follow up emails and to the Facebook group.
The quilt was designed to be a surprise every month. If you are a person who absolutely needs to know what it will look like before starting, click the link below to see a mockup. Please do not share the photo with others unless you know that they have seen it already. We want to keep it a surprise for those who want it.
Full Mockup - DO NOT CLICK IF YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED!!!
2025 Block Study
A Block Study refers to a practice of making different variations of a single quilt block design, exploring different color combinations, fabric choices, size variations, and potential layout options for that particular block type
Each month, we will:
Announce a quilt block to study for the following month (check back here monthly)
Provide info on how to make the standard block (either via handouts or link to a youtube tutorials) & focusing on the different techniques used in making that block.
Showcase variations of the block made by the board to spark ideas
Traditional block w/ color variations
Modern block focused on the use of negative space
Improv blocks that play with size and no rulers
Join in for the year - pick a focus and make a version for all 12 blocks
Join in when you can - explore more variation within one block and make extra blocks or donate blocks to charity quilt
Not sure what to do with your block study blocks? Donate individual blocks or completed quilt top using the blocks you make each month.
- Colors: red, white and black - solid or tone on tone blender fabrics (prints need to read as solids)
- suggested to match Girls Inc’s colors, but we will accept any colors
- Finished block size - 12” (12.5” unfinished)
February - Log Cabin - Add'l video tutorial for 16" finished block
2024 BOM - Junket - Heather Akerberg with Glad Hand Sews
Heather Akerberg with Glad Hand Sews has created our 2024 block of the month titled "Junket". Below is the link where Heather will release each new block at the beginning of every month.
Junket Block of the Month 2024
2023 BOM - Stars Over Omaha
For 2023 Lynn Poly has put together a Block of the Month for us titled Stars Over Omaha. Each month we will be sharing a new Star block for you to make and by the end you will have enough to make a small throw quilt.
Fabric requirements:
Background: If you plan to make all 12 blocks for a throw size you will want at least 4 yards of background fabric. This should also give you enough for an option to add a small sashing and border if you would like. If you are unsure on how you will want to finish your quilt it is best to use something that is easy to buy more of or just buy more in advance. You could also make table runners or bags or something else out of the stars as well and not need as much fabric.
For the stars: It is estimated you will need approximately a minimum of four or five different colors for each star. A fat quarter bundle would work great as well as going scrappy.
Colorways: Lynn is using a dark blue background with batiks for the stars. Other ideas: red, white and blue; or Christmas fabrics or low volume for a softer look. It would really work in any colorway you want to use.
Each block pattern will be posted to blog by the 5th of the month. All links will also be saved to this page so they will be easy to find in one spot.
MARCH - WOVEN STAR
APRIL - DOUBLE ASTER STAR
SEPTEMBER - FIREWHEEL STAR BLOCK
2022 OMQG Block of the Month
Here is the 2022 OMQG BOM designed by our own Megan Patent-Nygren!
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