Up and Away - Quilt Circle BOTM May 2026

Block of the Month - May 2026 - 2.5

2026 Block of the Month Exclusive Program for Quilt Circle members:

2026 BOTM quilt features twelve coordinated blocks, each inspired by a different month of the calendar year. Every block reflects the mood and character of its month—subtle winter motifs, fresh spring movement, vibrant summer energy, and the warm, cozy tones of autumn—creating a visual journey through the seasons.

All twelve blocks are the same size and are made using the orange lines on the Wonder Curve Ruler, ensuring consistency and ease of construction while allowing for creative variation through fabric and color choices. Together, the blocks create a unified quilt that celebrates the rhythm of the year, making it perfect as a sampler, a block-of-the-month project, or a meaningful keepsake quilt.

Up and Away - Exclusive Block of the Month (BOTM) for Quilt Circle. (Note: BOTM always counts as one of the 3-Free download monthly credits in Quilt Circle)

Up and Away

A hot air balloon quilt block made with the Wonder Curve Ruler has a smooth, sculpted look with bold, modern curves that give the balloon a full, rounded shape.  The variety of patchwork fabrics also allow for your quilt block to be uniquely yours!

• Uses the Wonder Curve Ruler (orange lines)
• Easy curved sewing - no pins, no centering, no snipping
• Orange dots on the Wonder Curve Ruler makes square-up easy
• Sew Square 3 makes square-up even easier!

Materials needed for (1) block:

(3) 1/8 yard assorted fabrics for balloon

(1) 5" x 5" fabric for basket

1/4 yard background fabric

Wonder Curve Ruler™ 

Sew Square 3