Desert Daydreams Design of the Month-Quail-Bert

Hi there, all you cool Pins and Needles!  It’s Melisa from Stitchology.  I’m back today to share with you our 10th block in the 2025/2026 Design of the Month program. On the 2nd Friday of each month, I release a new nine-inch raw edge applique block kit.  This year’s theme, Desert Daydreams, is inspired by my childhood in New Mexico. In addition to the monthly blocks, we will release a quilt that incorporates all 12 blocks as we approach the finish line.  The blocks are available as kits or PDF downloadable patterns and once the month is over that kit will no longer be available, so you will need to be sure to check back monthly to see the new design and to grab your kit while you can!

 Kits can be purchased here:

Our tenth block features Quail-Bert.  He is a Gambel’s quail-one of the four species of quail that lives in New Mexico.  These are some of my favorite birds and I often see them hiding in the bushes around my house.

We are down to the last 3 blocks!  After we finish the blocks we will release a finishing kit that uses all the blocks to make a stunning quilt. It’s a good time to start working on your blocks if you have not already!

 

If you need a refresher on raw edge applique, you can find the tutorial here:

Here are the 9 other blocks.  If you are missing any, we will have a “comeback tour” in May and all the blocks will be available for a short time. 

Thanks for reading.

Melisa