April Means Gardens

That’s right. Our theme for Quilt Block Mania this month is Gardens. I love gardens, but I really had a hard time with this month’s block. I decided to go with a mushroom. I love how the garden ecosystem works together.

Funny story about a mushroom. Way back in 7th grade, I took Home Ec 1 in Fall semester, and Art 1 in Spring semester. I lasted only 2 days in Art because all of my friends were taking Home Ec 2!! But in those two days, I learned how to sketch a mushroom and I can still make one to this day!! But my art work is very limited. The only other thing I can draw is a Snoopy head. Glad I stuck with fabric.

This month’s pattern actually lends itself to a variation. So you get to choose how you put your mushroom together. Will you piece the cap? Or not piece the cap? Or make one of both? It is entirely up to you.

Again, notice my fabric choices. A block, and ultimately a quilt, can really be made something extra special, just by the fabric you choose. Notice the mushroom stem on the left. This is just cotton, but the pattern makes it have some texture, and maybe a little more interest than the mushroom stem on the right.

Want to see even more? We have a Facebook group where you can post your pictures along with the designers!! Don’t forget to check out the other designers and their garden blocks. #quiltblockmania2025

Garden Bunny by Carolina Moore
Garden Basket by Crafty Staci
Creating a Quilt Garden
Bollenstreek by Patti’s Patchwork
Wheelbarrow Blooms by QuiltFabrication
Spring Has Sprung
Oriental Lily by Inquiring Quilter
Watering Day by Robin Kinley Designs Etc.
Mushroom by Memory Barn Studio
Ladybug by Patchwork River Quilting
Gardening Days by The Quilted Diary
Texas Bluebonnets by Emerald Falls Quilts
Gardening Nutcracker by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts
Seed Packet by Patchwork Breeze
Garden Fences by A Piece of Quiet Quilts
Watering Can with Flowers by Appliques Quilts and More
Evening Primrose by Wild Plum Lane
Spinning Tulips by Studio B