Quilt Circle BOTM 2026: Cheery Cherry, Dragonfly and Nifty Notions
By Sew Kind of Wonderful | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Product Reviews
Compare Cheery Cherry, Dragonfly and Nifty Notions Quilt Circle BOTM blocks on theme, timing and project type to choose the right addition for your 2026 quilt.
Quick answer
For a cohesive 2026 calendar quilt, choose Cheery Cherry for June and Dragonfly for August. Pick Nifty Notions only if you want a standalone October 2025 project with two small notion blocks.
Calendar blocks vs. a standalone project
Cheery Cherry and Dragonfly are part of the 2026 Block of the Month quilt, where each block reflects its month. Nifty Notions is a 2025 October block with two projects, not part of the 2026 series. If your goal is a twelve-block 2026 quilt, the two 2026 blocks keep you on track. Nifty Notions is better as a separate small project.
Theme and project type: seasonal vs. tools
Cheery Cherry and Dragonfly follow the seasonal mood of their months, so they blend into the 2026 quilt's visual journey. Nifty Notions is a tool-themed block featuring a tomato pin cushion and a rotary cutter, making it a distinct project rather than a seasonal addition. Choose based on whether you want quilt continuity or a themed stand-alone make.
Timing and commitment
Because Cheery Cherry is June 2026 and Dragonfly is August 2026, they fit a monthly sewing rhythm for the 2026 quilt. Nifty Notions is dated October 2025, so it is a past block if you are building the 2026 quilt. Check your Quilt Circle membership for download credit rules, since BOM blocks count as one of the three free monthly credits.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Cheery Cherry (June 2026): Choose it to keep your 2026 quilt on schedule for June. Trade-off: it is a single monthly block, so it will not stand alone as a full project. Confirm you are collecting the full 2026 series before adding June.
- Dragonfly (August 2026): Pick it for the August slot and summer momentum. Trade-off: buying it separately only makes sense if you are building the 2026 quilt. Check your Quilt Circle credits before downloading.
- Nifty Notions (October 2025): Select it for a two-block notion project (pin cushion and rotary cutter). Trade-off: it is not part of the 2026 calendar, so it will not complete that quilt. Treat it as a stand-alone make, not a 2026 substitute.
Product facts
- Cheery Cherry - Quilt Circle BOTM June 2026: Block of the Month for June 2026 in the Quilt Circle 2026 series. It fills the June slot in a twelve-block calendar quilt.
Cheery Cherry - Quilt Circle BOTM June 2026 - Dragonfly - Quilt Circle BOTM August 2026: Block of the Month for August 2026 in the Quilt Circle 2026 series. It keeps your 2026 quilt on schedule through late summer.
Dragonfly - Quilt Circle BOTM August 2026 - Nifty Notions - Quilt Circle BOM October: October 2025 BOM with two blocks: a tomato pin cushion and a rotary cutter. It is a tool-themed project outside the 2026 calendar series.
Which block fits you?
Best for
- Quilters building the full 2026 Quilt Circle BOTM quilt
- Makers who want a quick seasonal block for June or August
- Sewists looking for a small tool-themed project with Nifty Notions
Not for
- Anyone seeking a complete quilt in a single purchase
- Quilters who only want non-seasonal, everyday blocks
