Block of the Month 2023-2024

Oh! The Places We’ll Go!

A Block of the Month series designed and written by Charlotte Byrne of the Raincross Quilt Guild • Riverside, California

April 2024: Summer in India

This shimmery gold and magenta block reminds the traveler of sitting at a roadside cafe in Delhi, waiting for the cooling breeze of the monsoons to arrive.

March 2024: French Twist

Of course you want to go to Paris! This month’s block is French Twist. Download the directions here:

January 2024: Alaska Lily

This 13-inch block is the centerpiece of our travel quilt, and is titled Alaska Lily. Download the directions here:

November 2023: View of the Quilt

As Charlotte just dislocated her elbow and is out of commission for at least until Christmas, we’re showing you the quilt once more. Only a few more blocks!

October 2023: Enchanted Forest

This beautiful blocks is representative of the forests found in Georgia, and in other places around the world. Both of Charlotte’s blocks are shown on our October 2023 post, in case you want to see them.

September 2023: The Poles

Did you know there is no time zone at the poles? This month we are traveling to both the North and South Poles, depending on what your layout is!

August 2023: Break for Vacation

Every good traveler needs a vacation from vacation. Take this month to work on your Challenge for September. See you then!

July 2023: Sedona

Did you know about the mystical attributes of Sedona? Charlotte fills you in as you create a red rock mountain.

June 2023: Montana Grizzly Paws

I learned a lot about bears this go-round. Char’s instructions include a little something extra.

May 2023: Kimono

Be sure to download the flier from Charlotte as there are interesting details about the kimono, and a well-written pattern.

April 2023: Trafalgar Square

March 2023: Irish Rebel