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Cosmos BOM Month 1 Member Makes

Block of the Month Program· Modern Triangle Quilts· Sewing with Triangles· Uncategorized

2 Feb

Cosmos BOM Month 1 member makes are here!

We’ve been dreaming and planning for the ta-da’s and oooooo and aaaah’s.

Make Modern Triangles Club members are an excited bunch of quilters. In fact, they could hardly wait for Month 2. (Psssst: I release them a few days early before the first day of each month in case you’re itchin’ for stitchin’.)

I’m loving the Cosmos BOM Month 1 member makes! I’m so proud of you guys!

We’re off to an awesome start.

FReezer paper Fiesta!

This past month I’ve been hearing lots of cheering for the freezer paper piecing method. In fact, YOU could be cheering soon because there’s an updated, step-by-step photo tutorial and free downloadable guide on the blog. Click here to get yours.

Our sewjo is soaring because it’s easier than removing the little shreds of paper when you’re done. And the results are great! Gah!

Man, I’m so happy when I hear about these wins.

Yup, we’re feeling the maker’s high – progress, pride and confidence! And especially our members who are freezer paper piecing for the first time!

Members learn freezer paper piecing (FPP) inside the Make Modern Triangles club. Freezer paper piecing uses foundations but there’s no tedious ripping them off when you’re finished. Members are hooked! (attached? adhered?)

Block 47 is a perfect block for practicing freezer paper piecing. I design extra blocks and offer them to members in Expansion Packs. More, please!

PRACTICE AND PREP FOR COsmos BOM Month 1 MEMBER MAKES

Scrappy star block 47
Ann G. plans to make a quilt for her grandchild with Block 47.

TA DA! LET’S CELEBRATE COSMOS MONTH 1 MEMBER MAKES

You know that feeling (joy!) when you complete a set of blocks? Look no further than our gallery for instant joy. See a lovely Sparkler finish by Vickie O. and Bonnie M. is ready to assemble her blocks. And a bunch of Wildflower block beauties made by Carolinne C. and Sparkler month 4 by Barb M.

AND…more than 60 Cosmos BOM Month 1 member makes!

Sparkler BOM finish by Make Modern Triangles member.
Sparkler BOM quilt pieced by Make Modern Triangles member Vickie O.
Sparkler BOM finish by Make Modern Triangles member.
Sparkler BOM quilt pieced by Make Modern Triangles member Bonnie M.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in purple and orange print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in teal and violet fabrics.
Rose Mary R. chose batik fabrics for her Sparkler BOM.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in red print fabrics.
Gayle K. makes #progress!
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in gray and neutral fabrics.
Bonnie M. loves prints – so pretty!
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in yellow and orange fabrics.
#progress! Corinne completed Month 1 and 2 blocks.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in dark magenta and black fabrics.
Julia W. shows her test block (top) and final Month 2 block at bottom.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in light blue batik fabrics.
Susan K.’s blocks are building!
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in bright green and multi-colored print fabrics.cor
Sue L. is bustin’ out the blocks in magenta.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in yellow and tan print fabrics.
Amy N.’s print mix and bright colors in Month 1 and 2 blocks. #progress!
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in multi-colored batik fabrics.
Judith B. goes bold, bold color! #progress!
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in navy and light tan fabrics.
Pat M. shows Month 1 and 2
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in navy and light print fabrics.
Cindy P. adds sparkle in her fabric choices for Sparkler BOM Month 1 and 2.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in multicolored calico and batik fabrics.
Carolyn K chose a one-color version of Sparkler BOM. Months 1 and 2 shown above.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in red and yellow fabrics.
Jeanette S. shows her completed Month 1 and 2 Sparkler BOM blocks. #progress!
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in blue and orange fabrics.
Jakki C. shows her Month 2 Sparkler progress (top) and Month 7 block progress on Wildflower.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in orange fabrics.
Amy W.s final Month 2 block.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in purple and black fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in coral and teal print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in solid teal and white fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in solid red and black fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in solid pink fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in blue and yellow fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in solid red and yellow fabrics.
Cosmos BOM coloring page completed in bright colors by Make Modern Triangles member.
Cosmos BOM coloring pages completed in two colorways.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in solid teal and black fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in royal blue and neutral print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in brown and yellow print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in red and gray fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in yellow fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 and 2 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in blues and yellow.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in coral and green print batik fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in teal and dark print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in yellow and gold fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in blue and white fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in red print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in chartreuse and floral fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in dark blue fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in red and white print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by Make Modern Triangles member in violet, yellow and green fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by member in neon yellow and red fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by member in multicolored fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by member in red and black fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by member in yellow and green batik fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by member in green print and black print fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed by member in teal and royal blue batik fabrics.
Cosmos BOM month 1 block completed by member in red and black fabrics.
Orange and tan Cosmos BOM month 1 blocks completed.

Stay tuned for Cosmos Month 2 Member Makes!

In the meantime, stay chill.

Yours in triangles,

Rebecca

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Hey there! I’m Rebecca, an author and teacher and freezer paper piecing evangelist. I’m also the founder of the Make Modern Triangles Quilt Club.

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Does anyone else just love this feeling? ✨ Walk i Does anyone else just love this feeling? ✨

Walk into the sewing room, shut the door behind me, and suddenly all other problems disappear. 

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Always print your templates at 100% scale.

Before cutting your fabric, measure the 1-inch test box on your template.

Even being slightly off can affect the accuracy of your blocks later on and lead to some BIG oopsies. 😅

This is one of those tiny steps that saves a LOT of frustration later... Speaking from experience, and more re-done blocks than I could ever count! 

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You’ll even leave with a free modern triangle block pattern to start sewing on your own! 🪡

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1️⃣ Make a test block. I know it’s tempting to s 1️⃣ Make a test block. 

I know it’s tempting to skip this step... I cannot tell you how many times I have skipped making a test block and ended up regretting it later. If I had just made the test block, it would have saved me HOURS and HOURS of seam ripping and re-sewing, so take my advice and just always make the test block! 

I have never regretted making a test block, but I have regretted not making one. 😅

2️⃣ Celebrate the ta-da moments.

I’m not talking about just the finished quilt. I mean EVERY moment along the journey that feels like a win. Picking your colors and fabrics, sewing that first block, the points that line up, arranging blocks onto the design wall... Celebrate as much as you can along the way. 

I think too many quilters rush past these moments because they’re just focused on the finish line, but quilting isn’t one big “ta-da!” It’s a bunch of little “ta-da” moments stitched together.

3️⃣ Learn the freezer paper piecing technique.

I’m not kidding when I say it completely changed my quilty life... The more I quilt, the more I realize that frustration doesn’t make a quilt more valuable. Struggling doesn’t make you a better quilter. A good process gives you more confidence, helps you enjoy the sewing, and frees up a lot of your time to keep quilting. It makes you want to come back tomorrow and sew another block! 

Quilting is meant to be enjoyed and there’s so much to learn along the way. These three things have been HUGE along my quilting journey, and I know they can make an impact on yours too. 

What’s one thing that has completely changed your quilting journey? Share in the comments. ✨

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👉 Tried gardening, and all the plants would die before I got around to them. 
👉 Tried crochet, and discovered I can’t count that high (or just don’t want to!)
👉 Tried making kids’ clothes, and they always grew out of them before I could finish. 

But quilting? THAT’S my bread and butter. 

It was my mom who got me into quilting many years ago, and I’ve even been teaching quilting for over a decade. 

I’ve built a community of thousands of quilters from all over, at all ages and all skill levels. 

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Comment ‘ALCHEMY’ if you want to enjoy ALL phases Comment ‘ALCHEMY’ if you want to enjoy ALL phases of the quilting journey and make this beautiful quilt alongside a supportive community that is all learning, growing, and sewing together! ✨

We just started the Alchemy this month, but you can join and start your own anytime! 💕

#modernquilting #paperpiecing #foundationpaperpiecing #quiltingtechnique #quiltteacher
Does anyone else just love this feeling? ✨ Walk i Does anyone else just love this feeling? ✨

Walk into the sewing room, shut the door behind me, and suddenly all other problems disappear. 

A feeling we all know too well. 🙌

What are you sewing right now? Let me know in the comments! 💕

#quilthumor #quilterslife #quiltteacher #modernquilter
Comment ‘FREEZER’ to take my free class! Keep read Comment ‘FREEZER’ to take my free class! Keep reading for tip number four... 👇

Always print your templates at 100% scale.

Before cutting your fabric, measure the 1-inch test box on your template.

Even being slightly off can affect the accuracy of your blocks later on and lead to some BIG oopsies. 😅

This is one of those tiny steps that saves a LOT of frustration later... Speaking from experience, and more re-done blocks than I could ever count! 

Follow along @bryanhousequilts for more freezer paper piecing tips that will make your quilting life easier and more enjoyable along the way. 💕
Comment ‘FREE’ and i’ll send you straight to my fr Comment ‘FREE’ and i’ll send you straight to my free class where I’ll teach you the life-changing technique that made me fall in love with quilting. 💕 

You’ll even leave with a free modern triangle block pattern to start sewing on your own! 🪡

Drop ‘FREE’ below and start the new creative hobby you’ve been dreaming about. ✨

#modernquilting #paperpiecing #foundationpaperpiecing #quiltingtechnique #quiltteacher
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