Plus 20 Gorgeous Solstice Quilts Made by Make Modern Triangles Members
Solstice block of the month is a modern triangle quilt with an exciting radial design and four ready-to-make colorways.
The block of the month program includes 32 video lessons, coloring pages, custom yardage calculator, workbook (download), skill builder videos, preplanned yardage, multi-sized quilt design, and a project tracker.
Your mission? Sew four hours a month (perfect for busy quilters) and your Solstice quilt is made this year. Ding! Ding!
At the same time, I’m on a mission: Give my students room to creatively express themselves. Try new ideas and build quilting skills. Make amazing quilts! Solstice has a strong design that holds up well to color changes and tweaks.
So PUH-LEEEEASE change up a color palette.
Make it different-er, prettier, even brighter or traditional. Or change the layout and the colors. You will never “hear me say ‘do it my way’. Because your way turns out pretty spectacular. In this post, see spectacular Solstice block of the month quilts made by Make Modern Triangles members who mixed it up!
If you love to put your own twist on block of the month patterns, the Solstice sky is the limit when making this quilt in your own signature style and colors. Think of these options as just the start, like our members did.
What is the Solstice Block of the Month program?
First, it’s about staying motivated from the first stitch to the last, without getting bored, stuck, and another unfinished project.
Second, it’s about celebrating progress and finishes. Did you notice how I didn’t say only finishes? All members’ progress big and small is reason to celebrate. Everyone feels good about moving forward or getting it done.
Third, it’s about learning new skills like freezer paper piecing, cutting and joining block sets with support and guidance.
Last, it’s about making a beautiful quilt you love!
How Solstice BLock of the month Works
PLANNING: Color Palettes, QUILT SIZE and Fabric
I divvied up the block of the month quilt blocks into a 9-part program, starting with a planning and preparation phase, including:
- How to print and use templates and foundations.
- Choose from 6 curated colorways or choose your own colors
- Shop your stash or purchase fabric yardage – yardage is calculated for you
- Choice of 2 triangle sizes – 4” and 8” triangles
- 8 quilt sizes
- PDF and PNG coloring pages – printable and digital with a Procreate tutorial for iPad
- Custom yardage calculator
SEWING Monthly QUILT BLOCKS
Members sew a set number of blocks each month – not more than 12 for Solstice – that make a Modern Triangles quilt over 9 months. We make sets of different triangle blocksfor seven months. Then we assemble the quilt blocks and background during the next two months, which may include quilting it yourself.
If a quilt block requires adding new skills, skill builder videos are included in addition to the monthly tutorials.
Even though Solstice block of the month is virtual, you’ll get expert guidance and support from a large community of amazing quilters. Just pop a question into the private community group or send us your question – help is on the way.
NOTE: For those of you already enrolled, you’ll find all this information and more in the Planning Section.
What color will you choose?
Love to follow a preplanned colorway? I’ve got a few to whet your palate (see what I did there?). You’ll find 4 curated colorways: Autumn (the main palette), Noelle, Summer, and Spring.
reset colorways include designated fabric colors in Kona cotton solids – the yardage is already figured out for you.
By the way, much of my color inspirations came directly from my Pinterest Board, “I Heart Color”.
SOLSTICE BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Autumn (Main Colorway)
Here’s the main colorway I’ll be working through.
SOLSTICE BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Noelle (WINTER)
I’ve always wanted to make a modern triangles Christmas quilt and I couldn’t resist naming this quilt design after my youngest daughter, Noelle.
SOLSTICE BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Summer
I love bright blue! This bright blue and green color palette is perfect for summertime.
SOLSTICE BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Spring
SOLSTICE BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Monochromatic
I also put together two stash busting options. The first is a monochromatic color palette and the second uses one background color to feature your favorite stash fabrics.
Choose any color and play with value (light to dark) to create your monochromatic color palette. This mock up shows teal (cause I love me some teal!) but this would work with any color. So choose your favorite and go!
SOLSTICE BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Stash Busting FAVORITE FABRICS
Finally, if you need a stash buster for your block of the month, I submit for your consideration the “Stash Buster” mockup. Simply choose a background color and away you go! Let those favorites come out and play.
Personally, I see a background of denim chambray or linen with bright red, Liberty-esque, florals!
DIY Color Palette?
So, obviously I love to use a lot of color in my quilts. You’ll notice that zero backgrounds are white! However, if you don’t like lots of color, I’ve given you tools to make your own version of my quilt design with the a coloring page and a custom yardage calculator.
Start with the coloring page. Get out some colored pencils and play with colors and ideas. For more ideas, see my post Quilt Coloring Pages: 4 Methods for Success.
What size will you CHOOSE?
Then once, you’ve settled on your dream color palette, open the Yardage Calculator Worksheet in the Planning section. In the same section, I’ve included an optional webinar where I show you how to use calculator step-by-step.
As shown, the Solstice quilt below measures 68” x 68” and the center medallion design never changes. You choose among 8 size options from baby to king. Make either 4-inch or 8-inch blocks.
The size options for the 8” triangles are:
- Medallion 64’’ x 64’”
- Throw 68’’ x 68’’
- Queen Materials 90’’ x 90’’
- King Materials 110’’ x 100’’
The size options for the 4” triangles are:
- Medallion 32’’ x 32″
- Baby 36’’ x 42’’
- Throw 65’’ x 65’’
- Twin 70’’ x 90’’
SOLSTICE Member MAKES
Check out these Solstice beauties made by Make Modern Triangles Club members.
What’s next
Reminder: For those of you already enrolled, you’ll find all this information and more in the Planning Section of the Solstice Block of the Month program.
And if you’re not already enrolled… what are you waiting for?! Join hundreds of quilters already working on Solstice quilts! Enroll here for your “Solstice BOM”.
For me personally and as your quilt teacher, I love to keep things simple. Offering preset color palettes, yardages and size options keeps things simple for you, too. Pick one and you’re set!
Whether you create your own version or pick one of mine, there are many resources to help you make a Solstice quilt. Think of these options as just the start of something beautiful. I can’t wait to see what you make!By
Rebecca XO
SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS AND MODERN TRIANGLE BLOCK “OUTSHINE”
Don’t miss my free tutorial and pattern featuring a versatile modern triangle block called Outshine. Make your first freezer paper piecing block and see for yourself how easy it is. You’ll want to make a bunch. Or a whole quilt!
Take the free triangle class to learn how these amazing blocks are made!
Will other color ways be available in the future for the solstice bom?
No, but there’s lots of ways to customize it for the colors you want.
Really pretty. Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020 is Classic Blue. That blue colorway would fit that perfectly.