The Hand + Soul 2026 Quilt - Enchanted Forest Version
Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.
— Socrates
Design Inspiration
The Hand + Soul Block of the Month quilt for 2026 was designed as a year-long journey of creativity, reflection, and community, with each block telling its own story. The layout brings together a collection of unique designs, each with its own theme and techniques. Month by month, the quilt unfolds like a narrative…shifting in shape, color, and rhythm, yet coming together in the end as a cohesive whole.
For each of the three samples, we explored themes rooted in nature…symbolic of the journey we’re about to take together this year! The Enchanted Forest version, in particular, was inspired by the layers and textures of a lush woodland. You’ll see this reflected in the carefully curated fabrics and echoed in the quilting, bringing the whole design together in harmony.
Block of the Month 2026 Membership Tiers
"I want to sew & reflect..."
"I want community..."
"I want a spiritual deep-dive..."
Details & Techniques
This sampler quilt is designed as a skill builder, guiding you through twelve unique blocks that introduce new techniques and playful modern designs each month. We’ll start with a beginner friendly block, and by the end you’ll be using FPP, sewing curves, and using HRT's like an expert! All membership tiers include instructional videos to guide you through every step, so this quilt is approachable for beginners while still offering fresh challenges for experienced quilters.
Fabrics
This version of the B.O.M. features greens, earthy colors, and hints of hidden blooms to bring the forest to life in fabric, while quilting lines mimic twisting branches and leafy canopies. This quilt captures the quiet mystery and natural richness of a forest setting!
The quilt top is all Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids:
Background: Balsam Fir
Color 1: Spruce
Color 2: Shrimpy
Color 3: Pistahio
Color 4: Raw Gold
Color 5: Thistle
Color 6: Olive Oil
Color 7: Snapdragon
Backing is AGF Gleaming Sun Copper by Maureen Cracknell
Binding is AGF Pure Solids in Evergreen
If you’re inspired to make this Enchanted Forest version, our shop partners have this exact quilt kitted for you! Find the info here.
Want to make up your own version? Create your own mockups of the Block of the Month quilt on PreQuilt!
Quilting
This quilt was longarmed by Wild Phil Quilting using the Rosemary pantograph by Dastardly Quilt Studio
Tools Used
Machine: Bernina 475QE
Piecing thread: Gutermann Sew All thread
Batting: Pellon White Cotton with scrim
Olfa 45mm rotary cutter & rotary mat
Adobe Illustrator for trusty mockups
