Go back to school with Spelling Bee, a wonderfully creative quilting book by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet. Inspired by vintage schoolhouses, childhood learning, alphabet samplers, and Lori's signature love of nostalgic design, this book gives quilters the tools to personalise projects like never before. Known for her cheerful vintage aesthetic, scrappy patchwork style, and classic quilt blocks, Lori combines creativity and practicality to help makers spell out names, messages, family sayings, and meaningful words in fabric.

At the heart of the book are 100 pieced blocks, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and picture blocks, all provided in both 6" and 12" finished sizes. The collection of picture blocks includes charming motifs that coordinate beautifully with the alphabet, allowing quilters to create personalised quilts, wall hangings, baby gifts, classroom projects, and family keepsakes. Lori's clear instructions and traditional piecing methods make the blocks approachable while providing endless opportunities for customisation.

The book also includes 18 complete quilt projects that showcase creative ways to combine the blocks into meaningful designs. With 193 spiral-bound pages of full-colour instructions, diagrams, photography, and inspiration, Spelling Bee is both a pattern book and a long-term quilting resource that can be revisited again and again. Like many of Lori's most-loved books, it encourages quilters to dig into their scrap baskets and favourite fabric collections to create projects filled with personality and storytelling.

One reason Spelling Bee remains so popular is its flexibility. Whether you're creating a personalised baby quilt, a family name wall hanging, classroom décor, holiday projects, or a unique gift, the alphabet and picture blocks can be mixed and matched to suit almost any occasion. The book's schoolhouse-inspired theme and Lori's trademark happy vintage style make it a favourite among quilters who enjoy sampler quilts and meaningful handmade projects.