Aurora BOM Round 3 Now Open!

Yes indeed, I’m running the Aurora BOM again this year! I heard your interest when I was teaching the Aurora sampler quilt locally, mixed with the disappointment that you weren’t living nearby. But now you can sew along!

This year’s Aurora BOM program is neatly timed so that the final email is sent out October 1st, giving you plenty of time to get it all wrapped up in time for Christmas… whether to snuggle for a winter Christmas, or gift at Christmas, or even just to get one finished quilt project done before the holidays!

 

 

How you decide to go about your quilt is completely up to you! There’s been such a variety in  Steph was one of my students at Amitie, and made this Aurora quilt in her favourite greens.

 

While another student, Liz, used a stunning teal shot cotton for the background of her glowing golden version.

And then @katacosmino’s Alison Glass version is all kinds of amazing!I’m actually most of the way through my own Alison Glass version, but I’ve gone for a rainbow one.

So as you can see, it really can be whatever you want it to be! Personalise the colours to suit your own needs and likes. I’m currently teaching another student locally to make Aurora, and she’s using the most beautiful fabrics in a variety of pinky plums with black and white fabrics, and a white-on-white background print. I’ll have to get a photo next time to share!

How does it work

The Aurora BOM is a six-month subscription program. On the first of every month, from May to October, subscribers will receive an email with the link to download the month’s pattern. All emails will be sent to email address associated with the PayPal account used for payment. Each pattern will include all the fabric requirements, cutting and piecing instructions with colour diagrams for that month’s blocks. The blocks are grouped by technique or design, so most months include 2-4 blocks to make, and we’ll finish the quilt off with the large Aurora block!

Who can join?
Anyone, anywhere! As long as you have an email address and a way to read PDF files, ie. Adobe Acrobat on your computer, or even just your smartphone or tablet.

I am a beginner quilter, can I make this?
Absolutely! The most important feature of Aurora is that is a very beginner-friendly pattern, with all step-by-step instructions and colour diagrams included for each block. In fact, we cover a range of patchwork units, from flying geese and half-square triangles, to triangles-in-a-square, foundation paper piecing, and scrappy/improv triangles. So it’s the perfect opportunity to work on these skills, and end up with a fabulous quilt to show off for it!

How much fabric will I need?
Aurora finishes at a comfortable 60” x 72”, and is designed to work with at least 4 colours of fabric, with a mixture of lighter and darker prints within each colour. I recommend about 20 fat quarters to have a range of shades and prints to work with; fat eighths will work too. You will also need 3 yards of background fabric, 1/2 yard of binding, and 4 yards of backing fabric.

Can I buy a subscription for {quilty friend’s name}?
You certainly can! Simply purchase the subscription, then email me with your name, PayPal email plus the recipient’s name and email address.

Is it a monthly payment?
Nope, it’s a once-off payment and you’re all set to go!

I’m in! How do I sign up?
Purchase your subscription for just AU$19.95 in my store. Use the code easteregg to get 25% off until Sunday 11:59pm (AEST)! Upon purchase, you can immediately download the first PDF, which contains more detailed information about the quilt, plus the first block to make to get you warmed up. The first pattern email will be sent on May 1st, 2017.

I’m signed up, now what?
Have fun choosing your fabrics, make your first block, and await your email on May 1st! If you’re sharing your quilt progress around the place, you can join my Facebook group, and use #aurorabom and #blossomheartquilts on Instagram, and even tag me – @blossomheartquilts.