Overview of Midnight Medallion Quilt Along

Welcome! On this page you will find all the information you’ll need as part of the Midnight Medallion quilt along (QAL) in collaboration with Brother USA. This page will be updated weekly throughout the duration of the QAL (March 2, 2026 to April 12, 2026) with links to blog posts that include bonus projects, tips and tricks for successful outcomes at the bottom of this page. The links will redirect you to The Weekend Quilter blog.

  

How to Participate

1. It's FREE to participate in the QAL. Yay! Sign up for weekly Midnight Medallion QAL updates to be delivered to your inbox* here for the duration of the QAL (March 2, 2026 to April 12, 2026). Once you provide your details you will receive a welcome email from The Weekend Quilter (be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you don’t hear from Wendy within an hour or so).

 

Each Monday throughout the QAL period, you will expect an email from Wendy at The Weekend Quilter with instructions on what you’ll need to do for the week and links to blog posts on The Weekend Quilter with bonus projects, tips and suggestions for successful outcomes.

 

2. Download the Midnight Medallion quilt pattern for FREE from The Weekend Quilter’s website (the-weekendquilter.com).

 

3. Follow and share your progress using the #MidnightMedallionQuilt #BrotherSews hashtags, tagging @The.WeekendQuilter and @BrotherSews on Instagram and Facebook.

 

The Calendar

The QAL will operate on a 6-week schedule, starting March 2, 2026 and ending on April 12, 2026:

•    Week 1 (w/c Mar 2): Gathering and cutting fabric
•    Week 2 (w/c Mar 9): Create Friendship Star quilt blocks
•    Week 3 (w/c Mar 16): Create Flying Geese units
•    Week 4 (w/c Mar 23): Create Sawtooth Star quilt blocks
•    Week 5 (w/c Mar 30): Create Border quilt blocks
•    Week 6 (w/c Apr 6): Assemble quilt top, baste quilt and bind 

 

Weekly QAL Blog Post Links

If you’d like more information about what to expect throughout the QAL and the Midnight Medallion quilt pattern, please check out the introduction and QAL deets post on the The Weekend Quilter blog here.

 
Week 1: Gathering and cutting fabric
(blog post goes live on Mar 2, 2026)

Start your Midnight Medallion quilt along with confidence by organizing and labeling your cut pieces from the very beginning. This blog post provides simple systems that will save you time, reduce confusion, and keep your sewing stress-free as the project grows.

Click here to read the blog post.

Week 2: Create Friendship Star quilt blocks
(blog post goes live on Mar 9, 2026)
Precision matters when trimming split quarter-square triangles for your Friendship Star blocks. This blog provides a step-by-step guide breaks down ruler placement and alignment so your points stay sharp and your blocks finish perfectly square.

Click here to read the blog post.

Week 3: Create Flying Geese units
(blog post goes live on Mar 16, 2026)
With nearly 200 flying geese to make, efficiency is key! In this blog post, you will learn how to streamline the no-waste flying geese method so you can create accurate units quickly and prep for the stars and borders ahead.

Click here to read the blog post.

 

Week 4: Create Sawtooth Star quilt blocks
(blog post goes live on Mar 23, 2026)
The classic sawtooth star becomes endlessly versatile when you experiment with color placement. This week explores how layout choices can completely transform the look and feel of your quilt blocks.

Click here to read the blog post.

 

Week 5: Create Border quilt blocks
(blog post goes live on Mar 30, 2026)
What exactly is a scant ¼″ seam — and why does it matter so much in quilting? This week, we break down how to achieve accurate scant seams and share practical strip piecing tips to keep your units precise, flat, and distortion-free.

Click here to read the blog post.

 

Week 6: Baste, quilt and bind
(blog post goes live on Apr 6, 2026)
Finish your Midnight Medallion with confidence using practical tips for machine quilting on a domestic sewing machine. From planning your quilting lines to managing bulk, these techniques help ensure a smooth and enjoyable finish.

Click here to read the blog post.