January 2025 Quilt Block Club Recap
January was a fantastic start to the year in the Quilt Block Club! We unveiled our new Block of the Month, added a fresh quilt block to the library, held our first live monthly Zoom meeting, and introduced an exclusive Towel Keeper sewing workshop. Plus, we wrapped up one swap, continued our Modern Love Quilt-Along, and started preparing for the next round of swaps and retreats. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this month for our January 2025 Quilt Block Club Recap.
Block of the Month: Sampling the Seasons
This year, we’re working on a seasonal Block of the Month quilt called Sampling the Seasons. In January, we revealed the full design, giving everyone a first look at the quilt we’ll be creating together throughout 2025. Instead of getting the full pattern upfront, we’ll receive each block’s pattern month by month so we can all progress at the same pace. This month, we focused on fabric selection—reviewing requirements, discussing color combinations, and helping members choose fabrics that will make each season shine. It’s exciting to see so many different interpretations already coming together!
New Addition to the Quilt Block Library: Winter Snowflake
We kicked off the new year with a stunning new addition to the Quilt Block Library—the Winter Snowflake block! This design captures the crisp beauty of winter with its striking, radiating snowflake shape. Available in 12”, 15”, and 18” sizes, it’s perfect for a variety of projects, whether you want to make a seasonal pillow, a table runner, or incorporate it into a full quilt. The key to making this block shine is fabric contrast—by selecting light, medium, and dark shades, you can create depth and make the snowflake pop. The piecing process includes two sizes of Frond Units, which add structure and dimension to the block. It’s been great to see members experimenting with different color palettes to make this block uniquely their own!
Live Monthly Zoom Meetings
This month, we kicked off our Live Monthly Zoom Meetings, giving members a chance to connect, catch up on club activities, and share their finished projects in Show & Tell. We had some incredible quilt finishes this month, and I’ll be including a few highlights in this article. These meetings are a great way for members to stay engaged, be inspired, and get a sense of what’s coming up next. If you weren’t able to join live, don’t worry—the meeting replay is available inside the Quilt Block Club.
Show & Tell Highlights
Live Sewing Workshop: The Towel Keeper
January’s exclusive Quilt Block Club pattern was the Towel Keeper, a fun and functional project designed to keep kitchen towels in place. Members had access to the downloadable pattern and joined a live Zoom sewing workshop to sew along in real-time. As always, the session was recorded, so those who couldn’t attend live can watch on demand. We can’t wait to see how members personalize their Towel Keepers and put them to use! Quilt Block Club Members can watch the replay RIGHT HERE.
January Sponsor & Giveaway
A huge thank you to Timeless Treasures, our January sponsor, for donating a gorgeous fat quarter selection of batiks! One lucky Quilt Block Club member received this stunning fabric bundle, and we’re looking forward to more amazing giveaways throughout the year.
Swaps, Quilt-Alongs & Retreats
January was a busy month for community projects!
✔ We wrapped up the Pin Cushion Swap, and members shared some incredible creations.
✔ We’re halfway through the Modern Love Quilt-Along, and it’s been exciting to see all the different variations coming together.
✔ We’re gearing up for the next swap and the Winter 2025 Quilt Retreat—both are right around the corner!
If you love participating in swaps, QALs, and retreats, remember that Quilt Block Club members get free access to all swaps, exclusive discounts on patterns and fabric kits, and a 20% discount on Quilt Retreats—huge savings for our community!
Not a Member Yet? Now’s the Time!
If you’ve been thinking about joining the Quilt Block Club, now is the perfect time! Membership gives you access to exclusive patterns, live workshops, monthly giveaways, swaps, Quilt-Alongs, and a supportive quilting community that keeps you inspired all year long. Don’t miss out—join today and start quilting with us!