It's time to begin stitching the August block(s) for your Block of the Month quilt. If you're working on Hugs and Kisses, this month's "assignment" is a lovely scalloped rose block (above left). If you're working on Star Crazy, you'll be making Little Stars; Pinwheel Star, Evening Star, and Shadow Star (above right). 

No matter which BOM you've chosen, you're sure to pick up lots of useful info and tips from Sue Garman's great instruction

.To download the August BOM pattern for Hugs and Kisses, click here.  To download the August patterns for Star Crazy, click here.  And be sure to catch Alex's new classroom lesson's here on Applique featuring our Hugs and Kisses BOM.  Alex helps you work to improve your skills.

In the meantime, for surefire inspiration,  visit the BOM section of Show and Tell (be sure to click "Show BOM ONLY" view) to view the beautiful blocks already posted by fellow TQS members.