Jewel Box Block of the Month Quilt

The Subscription for the Jewel Box Block-of-the-Month programme is now open. The Jewel Box BOM makes this eye-catching, 57" x 75" quilt featuring the 12 birthstones for the months of the year. Each month you will receive a pattern that includes iron-on templates plus a full-size pattern copy for creating a 17" x 17" block of that month’s birthstone and the fabrics for that month.

Pattern and Fabric Pack: the price is £29.95 for the pattern and fabrics to complete the block and includes postage within the UK. Total price includes £12 discount on the patterns if purchased separately. For this option there is a registration fee of £13.95 that includes 1.65m of fabric for the sashing strips, cornerstones and binding (backing not included). This will be sent with the pattern and fabrics for the first block.

The Birthstone series was designed by textile artist MJ Kinman. Over 20 years ago she was inspired by the image of an unusual gem and was determined to find a way to transform it into a quilt. Since then she’s made dozens of giant gem quilts, many housed in public and private collections. Her series, “Bourbon Diamonds” celebrates Kentucky’s iconic spirit. Her current series is inspired by the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection.

We also have the Gemstone Quilts book by MJ Kinman which has been recently published.