We normally do not release our annual BOM SAMPLERS as patterns for a large variety of reasons. However, sometimes due to popular request or because a perfect "companion" fabric collection has been released, we make it a priority to recreate and offer it as a stand alone pattern.
WHAT IT DOES INCLUDE:
- This sampler pattern includes 42 full color pages of the full annual MY SECRET GARDEN SAMPLER BOM program. It is organized by month just as the original sampler was created for the BOM program.
- It assumes that you are working through it one month at a time, with a new stack of fabrics that you are marking and organizing with your swatch sheet so you know what you are calling each fabric as the months progress
- In includes 3 "stand alone" Fig Tree patterns along with the printed instructions. One of them CARROT SPROUTS pattern sheet, is included with the month it belongs to. The other 2 printed patterns, MINI MEADOW and HARVEST THISTLE, are included in the back of your pattern envelope and you will use them in the appropriate month as noted and needed.
- The SWATCH sheet and the names of the fabrics within the pattern refer to the new updated SUMMER'S END, etc. fabrics.The pattern assumes you are using these new collection SUMMER'S END and our EYELET basics to create the pattern. There are a few additions from other current designer collections [2026 releases] used to round out the palette [they are mentioned on the swatch page and reflected in the pictures].
- The pattern includes a full color front cover to show you how the new fabrics/colors work in this updated color/fabric scheme.
- The inside "styled photos" show the original fabric choices used from our original.
WHAT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Please note that this newly organized pattern does not include any information on the original fabrics used other that what is mentioned here. Original fabrics used were a mix of JELLY & JAM, EYELET, PORTOFINO and a host of collected "low volume" creams from a variety of collections and designers.This is always the "base" of our annual samplers.
- This pattern will not be available as a PDF, only a paper pattern.
- THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FABRIC. However, we do have a list of partner stores that are offering this as a program or as a kit and that will include the pattern so check with them first for availability before purchasing the pattern. Partner stores will be listed on the blog.
BLOCK SIZE: range from 3" to 20" in a variety of styles
QUILT SIZE: 75 ½" x 81 ½"
PATTERN SET
This PATTERN SET includes the full set of written instructions for the entire year, all 12 months. The instructions are in FULL COLOR and are identical in content to the instructions the program members received throughout their program a few years ago when the program was offered as a BOM in house.
Please know that if you have never worked on one of our BOM programs, you will want to read through the pattern information slowly and thoroughly. If you have any other questions, I invite you to join our Facebook Group, Fig Tree Quilts Friends, where we [and other members as well] will happily help you with any additional questions.
MATERIALS LIST:
This sampler requires a good variety of subtle natural feeling fabrics in a variety of colors, tones and scales of prints. If you are working through this pattern on your own and not a part of a store BOM or kit, please refer to the swatches inside for a guide as to the kinds of fabrics you are looking for. More pictures of the original sampler can also be found on our blog for a closer look.
Refer to the following list for total color quantities needed of each color/color family:
BLOCKS
LOW VOLUME IVORY & CREAM PRINTS: 4 ¼ yds. total [9 various prints used]
GREEN PRINTS: 2 ⅝ yds. total [8 various prints used]
TAN PRINTS: 1 ¾ yds. total [4 various prints used]
RED/PINK/PEACH PRINTS: 1 yd. total [4 various prints used]
GOLD/CITRON/YELLOW: ¾ yd. total [4 prints used]
AQUA/SEAFOAM/LIGHT BLUE: ⅝ yd. total [3 various prints used]
ORANGE: 1/3 yd. total [1 print used]
LILAC PRINT: 1/6 yd. [1 print used]
TAUPE PRINT: ⅛ yd. [1 print used]
IVORY BACKGROUND
Total 3 ¼ yd. ivory solid or white on white background print [WHITE ON WHITE EYELET used]
This will be used throughout the sampler for block backgrounds, fillers as well as for the outer scallop background.
INNER BORDERS
1/3 yd. low volume [IVORY w/ TAN EYELET used]
1/3 yd. medium green print [GREEN MOSAIC used]
OUTER SCALLOP BORDERS
½ yd. lighter grass green [GRASS GREEN EYELET used]
½ yd. medium green [GREEN EYELET used]
NOTE: Ivory border background is part of overall ivory background used.
BACKING
5 yds. -or- 7 yds. large floral fabric recommended [see inside pattern for more info on fabric direction and possible extra fabric needed for long arm quilting]
BINDING
¾ yd. small tan print
