The Seattle Modern Quilt Guild 2026 Mystery Block of the Month is brought to you by Rachel Singh and Nora Bauser and we can't wait for you to join the adventure. Each month, we'll unveil the next step in creating your quilt top - one surprise at a time!
Want a little sneak peak? Here's one of the blocks you'll be working with (just enough to spark your curiosity). The quilt is inspired by weaving patterns.

We're so excited to see your creativity unfold - Let's make something amazing together!
2025: Calendar Cascade (login required)Make a row quilt where each row represents one month (one rectangle for January, two diamonds for February...). Includes links to tutorials for each new technique - curves, flying geese, HST/QST, and more! |
2022: Year of DoublesExplore and reinterpret traditionally pieced quilt blocks to create a double sided quilt (or two quilts)! Download instructions |
2019: BegoniaIf you love half-square triangles, this is the quilt for you! Pattern design was inspired by Begonias, one of the largest genera of flowering plants with over 1,800 species! |
2017: Minimal Day SamplerLearn simple applique skills and tricks while making this quilt inspired by pieces of jewelry! |
2016: SEA SLAB BOMExercise those improv muscles and explore nine different shapes/techniques to create a quilt from slab improv patchwork blocks! |
2015: MedallionJoin in the fun of making a medallion quilt inspired by all the medallion quilts seen in 2015! |