Join the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month!
- Happy Hour Stitches
- Dec 3, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 1
I'm so excited to introduce the 2025 Happy Hour Stitches Block of the Month!
I love a block of the month -- it's so fun to carve out time each month to stitch a fun, new block pattern while also connecting with others who are sewing along! The best part? This BOM is totally FREE! I hope you all join me to make 2025 a productive and joyful year of sewing!
Keep reading for all the important details!
I've set this block of the month up as a mystery quilt! That means that each month's block will remain hidden until the pattern is released! You can see the setting above -- it's a fun take on a classic Bear Paw quilt. Each month, we'll fill in one of the holes of the quilt.
Don't worry! If you really can't wait to see the entire quilt design, you can click here! (But please don't spoil the fun for those who want the quilt to remain a mystery!)
Pattern Details
Finished size:
80.5" square (large throw or twin bed)
12" square blocks
Techniques used:
Basic piecing methods (no templates or foundation piecing)
Difficulty:
Confident beginner
Block of the Month Details
This yearlong block of the month will be so much fun and comes with lots of benefits for those who join!
12 free quilt block patterns
1 free setting pattern
Monthly videos with tips and tricks
Monthly blogs with helpful tool reviews and more
Exclusive monthly newsletters
Quarterly giveaways for those participating
And more fun bonuses throughout the year!
The 2025 Block of the Month Is Over, But You Can Still Get the Pattern!
If you missed sewing along with this Block of the Month, no problem! The entire pattern, as well as individual blocks, are available for purchase. The Block of the Month also has wholesale options for shops or guilds looking to use this project to run their own Block of the Month (see pattern page for details).
If you are just missing individual blocks, check them out here:
January-March Blocks: BUY THEM HERE
April-June Blocks: BUY THEM HERE
July-September Blocks: BUY THEM HERE
October-December Blocks: BUY THEM HERE
Setting + Finishing: BUY IT HERE
Fabric Requirements
You can use any fabrics you'd like for this block of the month! I'll have a video coming up in mid-December sharing more about how to choose fabrics in case you're struggling!
I used a variety of Ruby Star Society fabrics from their Starry and Speckled collections, which are all available now! I've linked the exact fabrics I've used below in case you want to make the quilt exactly as I did.
This quilt needs 7 different fabrics for the blocks, 1 for the sashing, 1 for the sashing/borders, 1 for the setting/binding, and 1 for the background. You can also make this quilt scrappy or get creative with your quilt's colors! Each block pattern will come with a coloring sheet, so you can play around with your fabric placement! And I've made a handy shopping list and fabric planner that you can download below!
Important note: These fabric requirements incorporate a little extra yardage for any miscuts and to factor in cutting fabric block-by-block instead of best use. But I recommend writing down the names of the fabric you buy in case you need to order more for any reason throughout the year.
Shop My Fabrics
Want to make your quilt exactly like mine? Shop the fabrics using the links below!
1/3 yard Ruby Star Starry Citron (RS4109-47)
1/3 yard Ruby Star Starry Dusk (RS4109-57)
1 3/4 yards Ruby Star Speckled Pale Pink (RS5027-91M)
2 1/2 yards Ruby Star Starry Gold on Black (RS4109-50M)
2 3/4 yards Ruby Star Starry Multi (RS4109-34)
(Note: If you're a quilt store that carries a lot of Ruby Star Starry and Speckled fabrics, please let me know, and I can list your shop here!)
Local Quilt Shops Carrying Starry and Speckled Fabrics
Let's Connect on Social Media
Sewing is more fun with friends! If you're on social media, I hope you follow me, so we can connect! I'll be posting monthly about the block of the month.
Post pictures of your project on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtags #HappyHourStitches and #HHSBOM2025!
I can't wait to see your blocks in 2025!
Lindsay