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Sparkler BOM Member Makes + Ghouls

Block of the Month Program· finished quilts· Modern Triangle Quilts· quilt along· quilt pattern· Sewing with Triangles· work in progress

21 Sep
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Sparkler BOM member makes and the Spooky Summer Quilt Along-ers are nearing the finish line. That means more ta-da moments! And so far, it looks like no “boos” allowed in this spooky show and tell.

Just the cutest “ghouls” around this town.

Sparkler BOM members are making progress in September on all of the BOM blocks. Whether a member is on Month 3 (Yay, Kathy M.!), trying out a Twirly Star freezer paper-pieced block #47 (a free class here) double-timing with Boos and Ghouls triangle blocks, progress is soooo possible.

MORE MEMBER MAKES = ME MORE GIDDY!

By this time in a Make Modern Triangles BOM, I’m feeling the same way I did when I designed the Sparkler last year: giddy!

More quilts, more blocks, more progress and more tada moments!

Even though we’re focused on making the Sparkler BOM in 2022, finished quilts from Bryan House Quilts patterns pop up every month – like Ann U.’s Wildflower that recently won the Viewer’s Choice award at the Gems of the Prairie Quilt Guild. Congratulations, Ann!

Wildflower BOM member make by Ann U. in reds, pink, orange and gray fabrics shows her finished quilt which won a prize in a quilt guild show.
Ann’s Wildflower quilt

SEPTEMBER’s SEW STORM

Many members have been sewing nose-to-needle in August and September – Jakki C., Teresa B., Carolyn B. and Kathy M. and many others posted their progress in the Triangle Chatter Facebook group,

aaaand….Spooky Summer Quilt Along is at Week 11 (already!?) with two to go. Some MMT members need more triangly fun so they are making a Boos & Ghouls quilt, too. QAL’s are a great way to practice freezer paper piecing with modern triangles.

Sparkler BOM made by Jakki C. in purple, blue, yellow and brown batik fabrics.

Sparkler BOM block set made by member Jakki C. yellow and teal batik fabrics.
Sparkler BOM Jakki C.'s design wall with her block sets arranged in the quilt layout.
Sparkler BOM member makes by Teresa B. include modern triangles blocks in teal and blue fabrics.
MMT Club member shows her Boos and Ghouls modern triangle quilt blocks on her design wall.
Sparkler BOM member Teresa B. shows her design wall with the completed triangle blocks in a layout view.
MMT Club member shows her Boos and Ghouls modern triangle quilt blocks on her design wall.
Sparkler BOM member Kathy M. finished a set of four triangle blocks in orange and green solid fabrics.

MMT Club member shows her Boos and Ghouls modern triangle quilt blocks on her design wall.

Kathy M. posted: “My recent work – Block 21 and Block 5 and 6. I have completed 56 four-inch blocks. I will have to wait until I return in early October before trying layouts – more grandchildren time is on the schedule!”

SPARKLER BOM MEMBER MAKES

The block sets are forming and design walls are filling up fast in September. The blocks appear even more colorful because they are next to their colorful neighbors – they’re all better together! Take a look at these beauties…

Sparkler BOM member Kathy C. finished a block set of four triangles blocks in yellow, gold, magenta and blue fabrics.
Sparkler BOM member Gayle K. finished a block set of teal and gold modern triangle blocks.
Sparkler BOM coloring page is filled in with colored pencil by MMT Club member Kristina S.

Oh! That suh-weeeeet feeling when you color in a finished block set. Right, Kristina?!

Sparkler BOM member make by Kristina S. shows her design wall with the completed triangle blocks in a layout view.
Sparkler BOM member Lillian N. finished a block set of teal and gold modern triangle blocks.
DONE. Check!
Barb M. finished a block set of teal, gray and cream modern triangle blocks for the Sparkler quilt pattern.

This is the Block-ness Monster of quilt photos: “She made how many blocks? I have to see it to believe it!”

MMT member Julia W. finished the center medallion of the Sparkler quilt.
MMT member Sandy Q. shows her design wall with the completed triangle blocks in a layout view.

Sandy Q.‘s complementary color scheme is brilliant – look at how the yellows and golds twinkle!

Thank you to all our members for sharing your modern triangle progress and ta-da moments!

RELATED LINKS: QAL, MAKE MODERN TRIANGLES MEMBER SPOTLIGHT and TUTORIALS

Spooky Summer Quilt Along – Week 10
Spooky Summer Quilt Along
Learn more about Make Modern Triangles Club
Featured Member Spotlight: Cathy H.

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Comments

  1. DeAnn Weir says

    September 23, 2022 at 9:37 am

    Everyone quilting projects look awesome. I hope that at some point I will be able to quilt as awesomely as you all do.

  2. Leslie says

    September 23, 2022 at 9:48 am

    Congratulations on the stunning winning quilt!

    And all the quilts shown here make me happy.

    Good luck with the move, it’s exciting to design new spaces.

  3. Marie Lavery says

    September 25, 2022 at 9:06 am

    I am in awe here in Ireland.I find the little triangles a bit fiddly, but I’m going to persevere!!

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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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