It’s time, friends! Welcome to the kick-off of our Pas de Deux BOM! You can register today and immediately receive the Pas de Deux Prelude - a welcome pack with introductory info and resources for planning your color and fabric choices. Yippee!

the Pas de Deux quilt

Pas de Deux is a sampler quilt that feels like patchwork ballet! I was inspired with Pas de Deux to interweave many styles of patchwork in a modern, non-linear way. As I sketched, the patchwork spun and danced, bringing to mind a pas de deux, which is a dance for two. In fact, each patchwork grouping can be visually organized as two main colors, providing guidance for color choices while leaving room to explore many joyful pairings.

Wedge Crosses, Postage Stamp Stars, Transparency, Orange Peel, Still Point, Sawtooth Burst and so much more - each patchwork ensemble is its own lovely dance. Together they make up a stunning repertoire that’s as delightful to behold as it is to sew.

Unlike other sampler quilts, you won’t make just one block in each style. Instead, Pas de Deux invites you to dig into each shape and repeat it for awhile, before moving onto something new. It’s a stimulation combination of novelty and repetition!

Stay inspired and creatively engaged in 2022. Especially if you have fabric scraps, this quilt is a chance to make a little patchwork magic.

Yes, Pas de Deux is SUPER scrap friendly. Right from the start you’ll get a master list of scraps to cut, should you like to work ahead!

Skill level: Suitable for intermediate quilters. During the course of the year, you will learn techniques for applique, partial seams, foundation paper piecing and y-seams. No prior experience with these techniques is assumed. Pattern club includes detailed directions. Advanced quilters will also enjoy the journey!

Size: 64” x 76” throw quilt

the Block-of-the-Month Club

Pas de Deux 2022 BOM is a steady stream of patchwork fun. Sew-along with us as we bring this modern sampler quilt to life, sewing group by group of beautifully interwoven patchwork throughout 2022.

The block-of-the-month is thoughtfully paced so that assembly is interspersed throughout the year to keep you organized and engaged. Expect to sew the equivalent of three to four 12” blocks per month. Most of the sewing is traditional piecing, but we’ll also use special techniques in their simplest forms. If you've never appliquéd, foundation pieced, used y-seams or worked with partial seams, this is a great way to get a taste for these skills without committing to a large, repetitive project. Gradually your quilting skills build, along with your modern sampler!

For example, each of these patchwork groups is a single month’s task. Sawtooth Burst is traditionally pieced, with attention to value to create the burst effect. Wedge Cross is a strong, dynamic block, but the paper piecing is amazingly simple!

Each month in 2022, you’ll receive an email to download the digital pattern booklet. Also expect tips for making effective fabric and/or color choices with our patchwork ensemble. Plus, I’ll share examples from our Pas de Deux community, because there are lots of wonderfully different ways to create something beautiful!

How does it work?

Club members receive monthly installments of original, digital patterns designed for the Pas de Deux quilt. All patterns are PDF’s and printable on standard paper.

Share your makes on Instagram with #PasDeDeuxQuilt and be sure to follow the hashtag too, so you can join our community of makers!

What do I get?

Between the 5th and 10th of each month, Jan-Dec in 2022, you’ll receive a club email with:

• A pattern for the monthly patchwork group

• Quarterly lessons in technique: applique, foundation paper piecing, y-seams and partial seams.

• Inspiration from our community

• Tips for each leg of the journey

Plus, 4 extra quilt patterns, each of which is a spin-off from one Pas de Deux patchwork group to create an entire quilt.

For example, after sewing the Still Point group, you’ll have all the skills to sew this dramatic throw quilt also named Still Point. The Still Point quilt pattern will deliver to club-members in July. Still Point is the only bonus quilt pattern that already exists in my pattern repetoiry. All others are brand new. This January I’ll be sewing the spin-off quilt, Postage Stamp Stars! Look out for that bonus pattern with your February club delivery.

Register Today

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What’s that in US dollars? Currencies fluctuate, but to estimate: €8.50 = $9.70 or €78 = $89. You can pay with your regular credit card. Your card will automatically convert the funds for you. Here’s more info about payment options.

Subscribe now and enjoy planning right away!

If you’re joining in late, you’ll get already-published deliveries now and receive future monthly deliveries as they are published.

Still have questions? Please pop over to the Pas de Deux FAQ page for even more details. Thanks!