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Block of the Month Firsts and Finishes

Block of the Month Quilt· Freezer Paper Piecing· Modern Triangle Quilts

12 Feb

Block of the month firsts and finishes are celebrated in this post with a slideshow of our Make Modern Triangles members work the past month.

Remember the first block you finished, the new technique you learned or a big quilt finish? And how great those felt? That’s exactly how we’re feeling about all the progress.

We can’t pass up those tada moments that are a part of bunches of moments that build our skills, confidence and joy in creating quilts. Celebrate, you bet! We’re better together because we celebrate together.

Block of the month firsts

Magic Mini is a small project for first-time freezer paper piecers in the Freezer Paper Piecing Masterclass. It’s the first big step toward making an even bigger modern triangles quilt. So yeah, a big deal!

magic mini quilt blocks n blues, reds, yellows and teal colors
Ellen D-B. – Magic Mini

magic mini quilt blocks in grays, black, bright pink, dark teal and teal.
Magic Mini by Laura W.

magic mini quilt blocks n blues, reds, teal green, and teal blue.
Joyce W. – Magic Mini

Congratulations on finishing your Magic Mini quilt blocks!

Block of the month finishes

Make Modern Triangles members have made progress on a variety of block of the month quilts. During this past month, Aurora and Solstice BOM quilts have been completed, including pieced tops and quilted tops. And they are so beautiful!

You’ll also see the beginnings of the 2026 Dutch Summer BOM quilt with coloring pages, fabric pulls and blocks.

Here’s a snippet from the slideshow:

Solstice block of the month finish in pint, red, and blues fabricss.
Solstice BOM made by Carrie P.

Aurora block of the month finish in teal, orange, green and yellow colors with black accents
Aurora BOM made by Mary Jo S.

Aurora block of the month finish
Aurora BOM made by Tina M.

Congratulations on your BIG TADA FINISHES, Carrie, Tina and Mary Jo!

Block of the month firsts and finishes Slideshow

Let’s celebrate! Click on slideshow to start the celebration.

Rebecca xo

More quilts and Resources

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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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The joy is in the journey. ✨ There’s something tr The joy is in the journey. ✨

There’s something truly so special about making these quilts. 

👉 Yes, it takes a long time. 
👉 Yes, it can be hard sometimes. 
👉 Yes, you will make mistakes. 

Sometimes you won’t feel inspired or motivated to sit down at your sewing machine. 

But while anyone can just go buy a quilt at a store, not everyone can make a beautiful handmade quilt that will last a lifetime and mean so much more. And when you get to experience that feeling that only quilters know when you are making a beautiful handmade quilt and get to give it to someone that you love, it will all be worth it. 🙌

That is a feeling like no other. Quilters, I know you know what i’m talking about! 

If you’ve been curious about getting started quilting, comment ‘FREE’ and i’ll send you the link to my free class to get started. 💌

#quiltingforbeginners #newquilter #quiltinglove #quiltingfun #quiltingtherapy
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