SEPTEMBER IS FOR STITCHING!

SEPTEMBER 2026

HI YA’LL, KATHY HERE! I’m in disbelief that the end of Summer has come and we are marching into Fall soon. Every year I find myself begging Father Time to slow it up a bit. Like, really! What is his rush?? But each month I am thrilled to “show off” a new block for you to have fun designing alongside of me. This BOM has allowed me a chance to sneak in some stitching on a fun and unique quilt. I hope that you are enjoying the patterns so far and please share your photos with me when you can. Thanks for joining me here!

shown above: “WREATH OF LEAVES” (OR CATS) - BLOCK FOUR dark background with flowers and cats instead of leaves, from “SYMPHONY OF BLUE WREATHS” FREE BOM! And here are four YOUTUBE videos just launching SEPT 1. INTRO TO BLOCK 4 PART 1 and BLOCK 4 PART 2 and BLOCK 4 PART 3 and BLOCK 4 PART 4

Using my “Broderie Perse-Lique” technique to see if a bold rose will be the block center.

Looks like a nice addition to Block Four!

I place my applique pieces directly onto my black background with pattern underneath - my Cutterpillar allows me to be able to see the pattern through even the darkest of backgrounds!

Shown HERE: ORIGINAL “WREATH OF LEAVES” OR CATS - BLOCK FOUR

JOIN IN THE FUN and make my Free Block of the Month, called “Symphony of Blue Wreaths” with us! I am showing you BLOCK FOUR today, but you can join in anytime and find the patterns and downloads on my website: www.kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com Don’t forget: each month I share a new video or two with some techniques and information on Youtube - subscribe: @kathydunigan5867 and keep dropping in when you can for fun and appliqué tips! My “Broderie Perse-lique” technique is really allowing me to change up the original pattern and use some wonderful fabrics. Share with your friends and they can join in anytime. This would make a great group project to get together with quilt friends! (did I mention it is completely FREE?)

shown left: “SYMPHONY OF BLUE WREATHS” on dark background with brights from 2026

shown right : “SYMPHONY OF BLUE WREATHS” in original colorway from 2010

GO RIGHT NOW and see the BIG sales that CUTTERPILLAR is having! PLUS, my affiliate link is right here, so you can get a greater savings! I use their light box and little sewing machine light all the time! The incredibly bright lighting is actually letting me see right through my black background that I am making the Block of the Month with!

SEPTEMBER’S “GIVEAWAYS” for two lucky subscribers:

KAREN EDDY

and

BELINDA FLUKER

Please email me at quiltedpeach@gmail.com to send your contact information. You have WON a beautiful applique kit with pattern, needles and a spool of thread! During the month of September, reach out at: quiltedpeach@gmail.com and in the subject line, say “HI! Send me my loot”!

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I wanted to share a few photos from a visit to the Withlacoochee Quilt Guild in Valdosta, GA, where I had a shoppe called The Quilted Peach many years ago - 22 years ago to be exact! I got to see dear friends and make new ones and we had such a wonderful class and gathering. These are a few photos below. I’d LOVE to visit your guild or event!

A FEW EXCITING EVENTS ON THE HORIZON…

AQS COLUMBUS, OHIO SEPT 23 -26, 2026 - AQS HAS A NEW LOCATION and it will be an amazing time there! MY CLASS DETAILS are on AQS Columbus, OH and my student portal classes are available now! Some only have a few seats left so hurry!

NOV 13-15, 2026 - INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL in Houston, TX - So happy to join this wonderful show again for my 10th year! MY CLASS DETAILS are ready for you at the above link with some seats still available and you can find the photos and supply lists on my student portal.

MAR 1-6 2027 - WOOHOO! Back to Williamsburg, VA we go to the ACADEMY OF APPLIQUE hosted by the incomparable Barbara Blanton! GET READY AND REGISTER QUICKLY ON SEPT 7, 2026! My student portal shows the classes, as well.

APRIL 21-24, 2027 AQS PADUCAH, KY - I am THRILLED to be teaching at Paducah next year! Watch for my class details soon!

2028 - EMPTY SPOOLS SEMINAR - details soon!

*more guilds and shoppe classes will be posted shortly - just check back on my student portal at: www.kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Just two of the classes with AQS Columbus that is waiting for you! American Pride and Papercuts!

Bring your own fabrics and I’ll show you how to make a beautiful and one of a kind quilt! Maybe yours will be Christmas or Halloween themed!!

This simple kit is only $15!

A peek at “RHAPSODY OF ROSES” one of my two ACADEMY OF APPLIQUE projects for Williamsburg VA March 1 -6, 2027; and another closeup photo is here. So much to uncover with this 3 day project! There is a sister pattern called “Promise of Peonies” that I introduced last year and a (second photo here) that is available for purchase - just email me: quiltedpeach@gmail.com

This is a “special” block called “Floral Abundance - Williamsburg” or as I like to call it, “Flowers for Elly” (second photo here) that I designed especially for Academy of Applique. This retreat project delves deep with 3 full days and you are going to LOVE Elly Sienkiewicz’s oil pastel technique!

DESTIN, FLORIDA - I teach personal and small gatherings for you and your friends and can help you find the perfect location in my beautiful beach town, located in the Florida Panhandle. If you’ve never been to Destin - well, you really should get here! I work with any budget and can help to set it all up for you. Check Destin out here. and yes, for those of you that have met My Mathew, we are BOTH wishing you an SPLENDID SEPTEMBER!

Summer sunset in nearby Port St Joe, Florida

A note about my FREE BOM - normally this pattern would sell for $6 per month/13 months or as a full set for $40. IF you are so inclined and able, I would love for you to make a donation to a charity for underprivileged, abused, and neglected children. The RVSL Foundation exists to bring reversal to cycles of abuse, neglect, and exploitation by providing survivor-centered care, restoring hope, and creating pathways to healing and lasting freedom.Thank you.

Please share my newsletter with a friend if you enjoy it: https://kathydunigan.squarespace.com/contact-us as more news happens. NOW, back to having a Splendid September 2026! I hope that you join me for some Applique FUN soon!

All my best,

KATHY DUNIGAN