9 Quilts I'm Making in 2027 (And Why You'll Want to Join In)

Eleanor Vance · 2026-11-05

With the new year right around the corner, it's time to line up another year of quilty adventures. I've got a stack of patterns on my cutting table and a serious itch to get started. Below, you'll find the projects I'm excited to start (and determined to finish) throughout 2027. If you want to see the full plan in action, I'm sharing all my sewing plans for the year ahead in a fun Friday livestream. Think of it as a sneak peek before we all dive into our first blocks together. ### Sweet Woven Stars Sampler – 2027 Scrap Quilt **When:** Throughout 2027 This one is my scrap-busting passion project. I'm using each fabric only once, sticking to shades of pink, green, blue, and yellow. No dark, brown, or gray fabrics allowed. It's a fun constraint that keeps the quilt bright and airy. - Sweet Woven Stars 2027 Scrap Quilt Pattern (free PDF) - Woven Star Quilt Block Foundation Paper Pad Set - Background fabric: Coriander Seeds White on White X Print Yardage (SKU# 29146-11) **Finished size:** 60.5" x 78.5" ### A Quilting Life Block of the Month 2027 **When:** January – December 2027 A full year of blocks with a fresh fabric line is my kind of slow burn. I'm pairing the Cath Kidston Signature Collection Fat Quarter Bundle with a soft, dotted background that lets the prints shine. - Cath Kidston Signature Collection Fat Quarter Bundle by Cath Kidston for Riley Blake Designs - Background fabric: Magic Dot Cloud Yardage (SKU# 5230-39) ### Riley Blake Designs Block Challenge 2027 **When:** Starting January 2027 This challenge is a great way to stretch your skills without committing to a massive quilt all at once. I'm going with a warm, latte-toned palette that feels cozy and timeless. - Charmed & Treasured Half Yard Bundle by Kassidy Grace for Riley Blake Designs - Background: Charmed & Treasured Latte Bows Yardage (SKU# C18163-Latte) and Latte Lottie Yardage (SKU# C18167-Latte) - Sashing: Charmed & Treasured Doe Bows Yardage (SKU# C18163-Doe) - Binding: Charmed & Treasured Gray Evergreen Yardage (SKU# C18166-Gray) - Backing: Charmed & Treasured Latte Main Yardage (SKU# C18160-Latte) **Finished size:** 76" x 76" ### Daisy Chain Tablerunner Sew Along **When:** Mondays in January 2027 Short, sweet, and finished in a month. This runner is perfect for using up a favorite fat quarter bundle and adding a little handmade charm to your table. - Daisy Chain Downloadable PDF Quilt and Runner Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet (also available printed) - Daisy Chain Runner Sew Along Fabric Requirements and Schedule (free PDF) - Denim & Daisy Fat Quarter Bundle by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs **Finished size:** 30.5" x 84.5" ### Midsummer Row Along with Sherri & Chelsi **When:** January 21 – April 29, 2027 Here's where I'm getting creative. I'm mixing and matching rows from two different patterns to build something totally my own. It's a little risky, but that's half the fun. - Hometown Summer Row Downloadable PDF Quilt Pattern by A Quilting Life Designs (also available printed) - Together Downloadable PDF Quilt Pattern by Chelsi Stratton Designs - Midsummer Fat Quarter Bundle by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics **Finished size:** 51.5" x 61.5" ### Love Language **When:** January 25 – February 12, 2027 A quick, heartfelt project just in time for Valentine's Day. Small quilts like this are perfect for trying a new technique or fabric line without overcommitting. - FREE Love Language Quilt Pattern by Fat Quarter Shop (available January 4, 2027) - Love Language Quilt Kit featuring Je T'aime by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics **Finished size:** 24.5" x 28.5" ### Garden Dalliance Sampler Sew Along **When:** Starting February 2027 I'm keeping the details under wraps for now, but I couldn't leave it off the list. The sampler book alone has me dreaming up colorways. - Garden Dalliance Sampler Quilt Book by Shelley Cavanna ### Vintage Block Along **When:** March 2027 – February 2028, kicking off for National Quilting Month This is the big one. A year-long commitment with a gorgeous finished size. I'm starting with one 10-yard bolt of background fabric and skipping the backgrounds included in the kit. - Vintage Block Along Quilt Book by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet - Vintage Block Along Quilt Kit Reservation featuring Family Reunion by Lori Holt - Family Reunion Half Yard Bundle by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs - Background fabric: Bee Cross Stitch White Pebble Yardage (SKU# C747-Pebble) **Finished size:** 90.5" x 108.5" ### Heart to Sew Quilt Along **When:** April 1 – April 29, 2027 A sweet spring project to round out the first third of the year. The free pattern makes it an easy yes. - Heart to Sew Quilt Pattern FREE PDF by Riley Blake Designs ### A Few Thoughts Before We Start Here's the thing about making a year-long plan: it's not about finishing every single thing on time. It's about having something to look forward to, a reason to sit down at the machine, and a community sewing alongside you. Some quilts will come together fast. Others will take a back seat when life gets busy. Both are fine. > "The best quilt plan is the one that makes you want to show up at the sewing table tomorrow." So pick one project, or pick them all. Either way, 2027 is shaping up to be a beautiful year of stitches.