True Blue: A Quilt-Along to start 2026
There’s something timeless about a blue quilt. It feels familiar, comforting, and steady—like a favorite pair of jeans or the well-worn steps of a front porch. And that’s exactly the spirit behind True Blue, my upcoming Quilt-Along created in partnership with the wonderful team at American Patchwork & Quilting.
I’m thrilled to invite you to sew along with me and the APQ staff as we work through this beautiful project together. That is not all, the team at Accu-Quilt is also featuring dies to be able to cut this quilt using the Accu-Quilt machines.
About the Quilt
True Blue is a scrap-friendly patchwork throw that celebrates classic quilt blocks with a fresh layout and calming blue palette. It’s the kind of quilt that looks just as good tossed over a sofa as it does folded at the foot of a bed—and even better when you know it’s made from fabrics you already love.
This project is all about:
• Using your stash (yes, the good blues or any color)
• Enjoying a steady, manageable pace
• Building confidence block by block
• Creating a graphic set vintage quilt.
No rushing. No pressure. Just good, honest quiltmaking.
Join the Quilt-Along
The True Blue Quilt-Along runs January 15 – March 11, and you’re invited to stitch right alongside the editors and fellow readers of American Patchwork & Quilting and little o’me.
Here’s how it works:
• Weekly steps released over 8 weeks
• Clear instructions broken into bite-size units
• No set in Seams
If you’ve ever wanted to sew “together” with a magazine team and quilters from all over the world—this is your moment. It is the beginning of the year, so lot’s of good QAL’s are starting and hope you join in on this one.
The Weekly Schedule (mark your calendar)
• Week 1: Gather & cut fabrics
• Week 2: Assemble Unit 1
• Week 3: Assemble Unit 2
• Week 4: Assemble Unit 3
• Week 5: Assemble corner units
• Week 6: Assemble blocks 1A, 2A & 3A
• Week 7: Assemble blocks 1B, 2B & 3B
• Week 8: Assemble the quilt top
Quilted by Michelle Parker of Sew Many Quilts.
True Blue feels like a bridge between generations of quilters. The blocks nod to tradition, the layout adds a graphic layout, and the process invites you to enjoy each step. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress, creativity, and community.
Whether you’re sewing from a neatly organized stash or digging through bins of “someday” blues, this QAL is start off the year using up some stash..
So sharpen those rotary blades, warm up your sewing machine, and join us. I can’t wait to see your version of True Blue in any color!
Ask for this magazine at your local quilt shop and if they don’t have t the magazine can be bought on line here.
Happy sewing and 2026,
-modaLissa
