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Mosaic Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025

April 15, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along 2024 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The fourth quilt block to be released is the Mosaic block. This modern quilt block will have you piecing traditionally to challenge your seam consistency. Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #MouseTrapBOM #quilting #quiltalong

The wait is over! I’ve got a new update for you in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along. and ready to dive into the third block of the quilt along. This month you’ll be diving in and piecing up the Mosaic Block.

Bravo for keeping pace with the quilt along! I know how life can get in the way, so kudos for sneaking in time for your creativity! So far in the Mouse Trap BOM, you’ve learned:

  • How to piece quarter circles in the Rainbow block.
  • How to piece half-rectangle triangles in the Triangle Point block.
  • How to work with templates and piecing angles in the Sticks block.

Last month was a little bit of a challenge with piecing all those angles in the Sticks block, but you did it! This month will feel extra breezy! Read on to find out why 😊

Today I’m covering:

  • The story behind the Mosaic quilt block
  • Composition play to be had
  • Quilting technique featured
  • Materials required
  • Top Tips
  • Caution
  • Monthly giveaway details

Let’s dive in!

The Mouse Trap BOM Quilt Pattern is available for instant download!

Introducing the Mosaic quilt block which is the fourth of twelve blocks to be released in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month 2025 Quilt Along! Learning how to piece seams consistently will set a solid foundation for your quilting practice. Read the top tips on the blog #MouseTrapBOM #modernquiltpattern #quiltalong

This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission.


Story Behind the Mosaic Quilt Block

The Mosaic block was inspired by my love for mosaic tiles – hence the very clever and original name – ha!

In all seriousness, what I love about this block is that it adds some grounding details to your composition. The squares and rectangles give your eye solid contrast against the sharp angles and curves you’ve been incorporating through the Rainbow, Triangle Point, and Sticks blocks.

Master your ¼" seam allowance with the Mosaic quilt block! Part of the Mouse Trap BOM hosted by Shannon Fraser Designs, this traditional piecing block is the perfect skill builder for quilters of all levels. Add precision to your quilting one block at a time! #QuiltBlock #QuiltingTips #QuiltAlong #MosaicBlock #BOM

Composition Play

Even though these are simple shapes, the intricate layout creates added detail in your composition without it feeling heavy and overly ornate.

Have fun playing with both the colour placement and layout of the block. Both of those features will create new and interesting layouts to add fun details to your final Mouse Trap composition.

Plus, did I mention, the simple shapes are also super fun to stitch up?!

Quilting Technique Featured

It’s all about traditional piecing with the Mosaic quilt block this month.

What’s fun about traditional piecing is that there’s no need for pins or templates or worrying about biased edges. It’s a nice, relaxed piecing session that focuses on matching up straight edges. The biggest challenge is making sure you keep your piecing nice and straight!

I always love coming back to simple piecing after I’ve worked with curves and templates. It feels like a walk in the quilty park – ha!

Looking to improve your piecing accuracy?
The Mosaic quilt block is a must-try! Designed by Shannon Fraser Designs for the Mouse Trap Block of the Month quilt along, this block will help you nail that consistent seam allowance while expanding your quilting skills. #ModernQuilting #QuiltPattern #SkillBuilderQuilt #BeginnerQuilter #QuiltAlong

Materials & Notions

Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand to stitch up the Mosaic quilt block:

  • Mosaic quilt block pattern – part of the Mouse Trap Quilt Pattern
  • Fabrics in colours:
    • Colour 1
    • Colour 2
    • Colour 3
    • Colour 4
    • Colour 5
  • Piecing thread
  • Sewing machine
  • Cutting mat
  • Rotary cutter with these blades
  • Ruler – long
  • Ruler – short
  • Small scissors
  • Pin cushion
  • Pins
  • Iron
  • Wool pressing mat – Use code SHANNONFRASERBOM2025 to save 15% on your entire purchase at The Felt Store Canada or The Felt Store USA. One use per customer, offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires June 30, 2025.
  • Tailor’s clapper (optional)
  • Spray bottle
Mouse Trap BOM 2025 quilt kit available from Sew Curated. #quiltkit #mousetrapbom #mousetrapquilt

To make the original pattern cover version you can find the exact kit featuring the same AGF Pure Solids in this quilt kit from Sew Curated.

Get the AGF Pure Solids dupes from Sew Curated for the colours I’ll be stitching my Mouse Trap quilt in 2025.

Mouse Trap Block of the Month quilt kit featuring AGF dupes for my 2025 colourway available from Sew Curated. #quiltkit #mousetrapbom #mousetrapquilt #fabric
This is the Mosaic block in the coral colourway featured in the Mouse Trap Quilt Abstract Version 2. These Art Gallery Fabrics are super saturated, feel wonderful and instantly instill happiness! What colours will you feature in your Mouse Trap Quilt? #quilting #quiltalong #mousetrapquilt
Shown above is the Mosaic block in the Coral Mouse Trap Quilt Abstract Version 2.

Top Tips

Cutting your pieces accurately will come in super handy here. If your pieces are already cut to the same size, then it’s easier to match them up and keep the pieces lining up.

You can pull in a seam gauge if you’re having a tough time keeping your seams nice and straight.

Build your quilting confidence with the Mosaic quilt block!
As part of Shannon Fraser Designs' Mouse Trap BOM, this block focuses on traditional piecing techniques to help quilters refine their skills and gain accuracy. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike! #SkillBuilder #QuiltingCommunity #ModernQuiltBlock #MouseTrapBOM #QuiltWithMe

Caution

The biggest thing to look out for is your dog feeds taking in more fabric underneath than on top.

If you’re finding one of your pieces is stretching out beyond the bottom piece, then you might need to adjust your sewing machine’s presser foot tension settings.


April 2025 Mouse Trap BOM Giveaway

I know I mention pressing quite a bit during QAL, but that’s because over the years I’ve found it makes a huge difference in my quilty game. This is why I reached out to my friends at Oliso to give you the chance to win a new mini iron!

To enter the giveaway, you must: 

  • Be following @olisohome and @shannonfraserdesigns on Instagram.
  • Post a photo on Instagram of your Mosaic block between April 15, 2025, and May 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
  • Instagram account must be public.
  • Tag @olisohomeand @shannonfraserdesigns
  • Include the hashtags #MouseTrapBOM #MouseTrapQuilt

This month’s giveaway is open to USA shipping addresses only.

The winner is to be announced in the May 15, 2025, Mouse Trap BOM Newsletter!

Mouse Trap Block of the Month giveaway for the Mosaic block is sponsored by Oliso!
Say hello to the Mosaic block – a traditional pieced design that packs a precision punch!
This block is part of the Mouse Trap BOM by Shannon Fraser Designs and is perfect for improving your seam accuracy. A great addition to your quilting journey! #QuiltBlockPattern #QuiltingChallenge #BOMQuilt #PatchworkQuilt #MosaicQuiltBlock
Learn how to quilt the Mouse Trap block of the month quilt in the video-on-demand series. As each block is released, so are the video instructions so you can see how the block is constructed. Click to learn more #quiltcourse #mousetrapcourse

And just like that, you’ve already tackled four blocks in the Mouse Trap quilt! Keep it up! Looking forward to seeing Mosaic block pop up on the ‘gram or in our Facebook group.

If you haven’t already, be sure to get your Mouse Trap BOM Quilt Pattern and sign up for the Mouse Trap BOM Newsletter so you don’t miss any of the quilt-along details 😊 For added help, take the optional Mouse Trap Course to see how each of the quilt blocks are made!

Happy stitching!

xo

Shannon

PS Don’t forget to share your Mosaic quilt block on the ‘gram to be entered into the giveaway!


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