Welcome to the 2nd Quarter Block Exchange! This quarter we’ll be taking things to the next level by focusing on making star blocks. Starting with a background in dark blue – black will give us a terrific field to let our starry blocks shine.
Sign up for: Starry Night Block Exchange
Details
Exchange Info:
- Make (3) blocks for each Exchange-mate.
- Blocks are to be 12 ½” x 12 ½” trimmed. (12” x 12” finished).
- We’ll divide up into groups of a minimum of 4 people (depending on participation)
- People can request their stars be made in a specific color.
- Sign-ups start May 12th, end May 19th.
- Teams will be assigned and notified by May 21st.
- Blocks to be postmarked by June 27th
- Finished projects will be shared at the September 8th guild meeting
Block Info:
- You may make any type of star. (Improv, paper-pieced, applique, etc.)
- You may have as many stars as you would like in your block.
- Stars should be limited to one fabric per block.
- Your stars do not need to be centered in the block.
Materials:
- Dark blue, black and/or dark low volume prints. Use quilting cotton for the background.
- Various colors in prints or solids for the stars. Star fabric is not limited to quilting cottons. Your exchange-mates may request stars in a specific color.
Skills Used:
- Accurate marking, measuring, and piecing
- Pressing
- Accurate trimming
- Straight line sewing
- Block design
- Creative play with final design project
Resources:
- https://six-white-horses.blogspot.com/2012/01/lone-starburst.html
- https://bomquilts.com/free-paper-pieced-quilt-block-patterns/
- https://wombatquilts.com/free-paper-piecing-patterns/
- https://scissortailquilting.com/quilt-block-library/wonky-stars-quilt-block/
- https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/nells-star-quilt-block.html
- https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/twin-star-quilt-block.html
- https://forestquilting.com/free-paper-piecing-patterns-pg-2/
- https://www.fatquartershop.com/ultimate-beginner-quilt-block-eight-free-pdf
- http://www.mthoodquiltguild.org/star-block-patterns
- https://www.13spools.com/blog/2015/09/6-illusion-star-block-free-paper-pieced-pattern.html
Layout ideas: https://nidoquilters.wordpress.com/2016/07/30/more-quilt-layout-ideas/
Due Dates
Sign-ups close: May 19th
Partner Notifications: May 21st
Demo/Q&A Session: May 22nd Saturday Sew Day
Blocks must be mailed by: June 27th
Photos uploaded to Q2 photo folder: June 27th
Projects Due: September 8th (Sept Guild Meeting)