2026 Botanical Block of the Month

On the third Wednesday of each month*, there will be a two-hour BoM live stream session from 1-3pm Pacific time (9-11pm UK time). During these sessions, you will experience insightful interviews, join creative challenges, and chat with fellow participants. Plus, there will always be a few extra surprises along the way. You will then put what you learned into practice at your own leisure, sharing your progress as you go!

This is a virtual BoM—no camera required—so find a comfortable location and simply log in to your Attendee Hub. (Shortly after registering, you will receive an email from Quiltfolk with login instructions.) In the Attendee Hub, you can view live stream and/or pre-recorded lessons, access bonus tutorials, share your progress, and more!

*Check the schedule for variable dates.

This BoM will teach you to make a one-of-a-kind quilt, which uses the beauty of flowers, foliage, and gardens as inspiration. Each month, we will explore a different element that will grow your garden quilt. Additional themes we’ll explore include:

• Dynamic fussy-cutting and raw-edge appliqué with legendary duo Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably.
• Beginner-friendly, hand-painted designs with internationally acclaimed textile designer Sarah Campbell.
• A mini embroidery masterclass that will teach you to bring the joy and details of flowers, critters, and foliage to life.

Plus, you’ll visit designers’ studios, The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles, and much more!

The monthly virtual live stream sessions will be led by your favorite workshop hosts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh! And you will also gain regular insights from some wonderful special guests:

• Kaffe Fassett & Brandon Mably are the duo of designers behind the Kaffe Fassett Collective and are both well-known for colorful designs and bold prints. Dedicated to brightening the world of textile arts with his designs, Kaffe is also the author of numerous quilting books, including Bold Blooms, a celebration of pattern and color inspired by the natural beauty of flowers.
• Penny Jeffries is a textile designer and screen printer. She draws on pattern, color, and the fluidity of nature to produce unique, hand-drawn and hand-printed fabrics and art prints. In collaboration with FreeSpirit Fabrics, her “Blostma & Song” collection features playful, expressive botanical prints inspired by the natural world.
• Sarah Campbell is an internationally acclaimed textile designer and pattern painter, the author of numerous books, and a mentor and tutor through workshops and work with textile graduates. A collaborator with FreeSpirit Fabrics, her recent “Joyful” collection celebrates color and movement, drawing inspiration from alfresco living, sunlit gardens, and festive gatherings. The collection ranges from richly decorative paisleys to lively flashes of color.

A FREE Live Stream Welcome Party for ALL!

World Quilting Day, March 21, From 12-1pm PDT (7-8pm GMT)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Join Jenni and Kay as they provide an exciting overview of the lessons that will be covered, answer questions, and give a sneak peek at the suggested garden-inspired quilt design that this BoM centers around.

Welcome & Graduation Gifts:
You will receive a few special welcome gifts, including a special-edition spiral-bound notebook, a Blackwing pencil, and a custom sticker sheet (perfect for adorning your notebook pages), as well as a year-end graduation gift.

Access to a Private Facebook Group:
You will also be given access to our BoM Facebook Group, and we invite you to share your work across social media with the hashtags #QuiltfolkBoM and #BotanicalBoM.

Lifetime Access:
The recordings of each monthly live stream session will be available in the Attendee Hub for lifetime access. That way, if you would like to revisit the recordings at a later time, you can do so as often as you would like!

What will the finished quilt project look like?
This BoM will give you all the tools needed to make the Botanical BoM quilt. You will have the ability to pick your own fabric and embellish in different ways, so everyone’s project will look a little different—and that’s what makes a Quiltfolk BoM unique! 

Is there a kit?
This BoM does not include a fabric kit. Instead, your hosts will talk you through how to make the most of your current stash! If you’re a beginner or starting without a fabric stash, Jenni and Kay will provide guidance on purchasing any materials you might need to maximize your creative options (while being mindful of budget, of course).

How does billing take place?
You’ll pay a $60 registration fee + $25/month for nine months of the BoM, starting April 1, 2026 and ending December 1, 2026. This amount will be automatically processed on the first of every month during the program.