The Beaufort Quilt
Do you want to learn new skills, make a beautiful quilt and make stitchy friends around the world in 2022?
Join the Beaufort Quilt BOM and each month you'll receive step-by-step instructions, monthly videos and 2 x monthly Sit'n'Sews.
- Are you looking for a fun new project to make during 2022?
- Do you love trying out and combining different techniques?
- Have you always wanted to try hand-sewing a quilt, but worried about if you are able to, and whether or not you would finish it?!
- Do you always like to add your own spin to a pattern?
- Would you love to sew along and make friends with other quilters, and have monthly catch-ups with the designer?
Block of the Month Details
Inspired by an English Garden, the Beaufort Quilt BOM is a beautiful quilt that gives you the chance to practise/learn lots of different skills in a fun and friendly group.
Techniques included: curves, applique, machine/ hand-piecing, accurate piecing
Blocks: sixteen (16) different designs and I will include some variations so that you can add your own spin!
Delivery: step-by-step video and written instructions.
Monthly Sit'n'Sews: twice monthly zoom Sit'n'Sews
Duration: starts January with 12 monthly packs
The Beaufort Quilt is a perfectly suited for hand-piecing or EPP and includes step-by-step instructions for how to start your hand-piecing journey if this is a new technique for you.
"I have been busy through our long lockdown in Victoria, Australia by making the quilts designed by Sonia. The instructions/directions have been thorough and easy to follow and at an easy pace, and also easy to catch-up when I missed a month!"
Denise, Adventure Quilt BOM
What's Included?
Full size templates will be included where required.
Learn
During the year we will cover a number of skills including (but not limited to) machine sewing, hand-piecing, curves and applique.
Sit'n'Sews
Exclusive online groups where you can share your progress, ideas and generally chat!
1 x mid-week (AM)
1 x weekend (PM)
But, what about if life gets in the way and I can't look at the monthly pack/join the Sit'n'Sews?
Don't worry! All the videos and instructions are available online 24/7 so you can access and re-watch as many times as you like, no matter you're time-zone/schedule!
There is also a private Facebook group where you can pop in and ask any questions that you have and share pictures of how you're getting on.
Hi! I'm Sonia!
I've been stitching for over 10 years and featured in popular quilting magazines as well as teaching virtual and real-life workshops.
I love hand- and machine-piecing equally, designing quilts that are just a little bit different and combine a variety of skills, as well as mixing modern and traditional styles.
I always have at least one hand-piecing project on the go as it is the ultimate mindful activity!
My favourite thing is to encourage people to take up stitching, try new things and make a project their own by providing them with different options.
I love hearing about the design inspiration behind quilt patterns, so thought I would share the story behind the the Beaufort Quilt!
During the summer of 2021, I visited the gardens of Badminton House, South Gloucestershire.
It's a grand estate with the most incredible conservatories at the back of the house (I would be more tempted to call them an orangery!).
And inside, it was a riot of light, colour and geometric shapes.
My immediate thought was "Oooooh, wouldn't that make a lovely quilt?!"
Over the past few months, I have been working on a design that captures how I felt on the day, using the trellis as a starting point and lots of flowery shapes.
There are so many colour schemes that you could chose, here's just a few examples of how your quilt could look......
Testimonials
"I have loved every minute of it and look forward to the monthly release. The instructions are clear and concise. It has been a delight to be a part of this group. Sonia offers supportive “sit'n'sew” evenings to ask questions not only about the quilt but other projects that might be stumping you. This has been brilliant, Thanks 😊"
"I have enjoyed this BOM.....I found the instructions easy to follow, I particularly liked the choices given for each round so that the final quilt became your own individual creation rather than like many others. Sonia also responds very quickly to any comments or queries and seems very approachable"
The Mindful QAL was my perfect refuge in this difficult year. It gave me the opportunity to learn, to create, and feel a part of a quilting community, each month waiting for the new block instructions. I have loved watching my quilt grow, knowing there is not another like it in the world.
Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
When does it start?
The Beaufort Quilt Block of the Month (BOM) officially starts on the 10th January 2022, with monthly packs being available on the 10th of each month throughout 2021, with email reminders sent..
The community/Facebook group is available to join as soon as you've signed up, where we can talk and share colour plans, techniques and cover any other questions that you might have.
You can join the BOM at any point during 2022 and have access to all the material that is currently available.
Please note that the Pay Monthly option will only be available until the 28th February 2022.
What equipment do I need?
Sewing machine with 1/4" foot.
Rotary Cutter, Mat and Quilting Ruler .
Sewing Kit (needle, thread, seam ripper etc).
You can find my favourite items here. (*affiliate link)
Printer (for months with templates, you will be provided with full-size PDF files that you can download at home).
How much material do I need?
This is a large quilt finishing at approximately 76" x 79".
The quilt has been designed as a scrap quilt (although it can easily be more co-ordinated!), although you can use background fabric for the trellis and border if you would prefer.
Fabric requirements will be published on the 17th December 2021.
What skills will we be practising (or learning!)?
The Beaufort Quilt includes a mix of machine and hand sewing. Where blocks can be pieced either way, I will include instructions for both.
Skill wise, we will be practising accuracy, machine piecing, hand-piecing, curves and applique. Instructions will be included for applique by hand or by machine, depending on your preference.
I'm a new quilter, will I be able to do this?
This quilt has been designed with hand-piecing in mind, but can easily be done by machine too. I will be hand-piecing the majority of the blocks and machine piecing the sashing.
Every quilter was new at some point, and my favourite way of learning is by jumping in at the deep end and just giving it a go!
However, I am also a big fan of detail and will be including step-by-step written instructions along with video's for each months blocks/borders. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.
Making the Beaufort Quilt
I will be making the quilt next year too - a few steps ahead of you - so I'm afraid there's no finished pictures to share with you just yet.
What about if I don't keep up?
This is your quilt and life happens!
There is no pressure to keep up: the instructions will always be available to you when you are ready to get back to it, and you will receive a copy of the full pattern at the end of the year.
The Legal Stuff
The Beaufort Quilt BOM 2022 is ©2021 by fabric & flowers. All rights reserved. This pattern has been designed for personal use only.
I have put a lot of time and effort into this design so that we can all have a fun.
I would love it if you sew this project with friends - just please make sure that everyone buys their own copy of the pattern. Anyone found sharing log-in details will, I'm afraid, be blocked from the page.
Please also respect my copyright when sharing on social media and do not post detailed measurements or specific techniques that have been included within the course. Thank you.
I like to demystify sewing by sharing techniques, tutorials, hints and tips I've learnt on my own journey on my website.