The start of the 2026 RBD Block Challenge is right around the corner, and this year, Lori Holt colored the quilt in her new Farmer’s Daughter collection with Riley Blake Designs. The color palette of the Farmer’s Daughter collection gives a wonderfully scrappy feel to this sampler quilt, and the greens and blues in the sashing and binding fabrics tie it all together! Every year, the RBD Block Challenge quilt inspires us to learn new techniques, explore new block designs, and connect with the quilting community. Keep reading for all the quilty details!
You’re Invited
The 2026 Challenge will begin on January 6th and end on May 26th, with new block patterns being released each Tuesday, except the last Tuesday of the month! With 16 new and exciting 10″ quilt blocks to make (designed by your favorite Riley Blake Designs designers), and endless fabric choices to get your creativity flowing, we can’t wait to see what you dream up.
For all the details about the 2026 RBD Design Challenge, visit their blog! You will find everything you need to know about how and where to participate, fabric requirements, and sew much more.
Farmer’s Daughter Fabric Requirements
If you want to join Lori in making your RBD Block Challenge Quilt in Farmer’s Daughter, you can download the FREE 2026 RBD Block Challenge Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive Fabric Requirements PDF or see everything you need to pick up below:
- 1 Farmer’s Daughter Fat Quarter Bundle for the Blocks and Sashing
- 1 2/3 yards of Farmer’s Daughter Sage Clover Background for the Sashing
- 3/4 yard of Farmer’s Daughter Sea Glass Daisy for the Sashing
- 7/8 yard of Farmer’s Daughter Raindrop Circles Background for the Sashing
- 7/8 yard of Farmer’s Daughter Sea Glass Plaid for Bias Binding
- 4 yards of Farmer’s Daughter Sea Glass Daisy for the Backing
Farmer’s Daughter Progress
Block 1
Share with Us!
We are sew excited to see what you make during this year’s RBD Design Challenge! Share your creations by using the hashtag #RBDblockchallenge on Instagram, and tag @fatquartershop so we can see your work.
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3 comments
This post is such a lovely invitation into the 2026 RBD Block Challenge, showcasing the cheerful Farmer’s Daughter fabric collection and how its fresh greens and blues come together in a scrappy, inspiring quilt design. It strikes the perfect balance between sharing practical details like fabric requirements and pattern timing and getting quilters excited to start something creative and communal next January. The enthusiasm for connecting makers and celebrating creativity really comes through, making you want to grab your sewing tools and join in.
I had a subscription a few years ago and just loved it. Good value and fun. However, they came so frequently (only monthly) that I couldn’t keep up and became overwhelmed. Is it possible to subscribe for fewer than monthly boxes? Quarterly perhaps?
Instead of a fat quarter bundle, could a fat eight bundle be used for this version of the quilt? I think this version looks fabulous!