I got a wild hair the other day and decided I wanted to make a Christmas version of my Star Patch quilt. Then I decided that it might be fun to see if any of YOU wanted to join me! It's always more fun to sew with friends, right? Of course, you don't have to use Christmas fabrics. This quilt will be perfect in any color scheme!
So I've decided to host my first ever quilt along! This will be an 8-week QAL with weekly prizes and a bonus tutorial for the scrappy back I did on my original version (which will be exclusive to those of you who join the quilt along!)
STAR PATCH QUILT ALONG
DATES: October 29 - December 22, 2018
DURATION: 8 weeks
QUILT SIZE: 58" x 58"
I know this is last minute but I really want to have a finished quilt top by Christmas. So we are starting in just over a week! It will be an easy 8 weeks though. I don't want to have too high of expectations since this is during the busy holiday season! This pattern is great for all skill levels. I think an advanced beginner can do it just fine.
SCHEDULE:
Week 1: Gather fabrics and pattern. Cut out all fabrics.
Week 2: Make (15) 9-Patch Blocks
Week 3: Make (15) 9-Patch Blocks
Week 4: Make (15) 9-Patch Blocks
Week 5: Make (15) 9-Patch Blocks
Week 6: Make Checkerboard and Flying Geese Blocks
Week 7: Construct Quilt Top
Week 8: Piece Back (using exclusive QAL tutorial!) Quilt or send off to be quilted.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG:
- Follow me @gigis_thimble and use the hashtag #starpatchqal on Instagram
- Be sure to sign up for the weekly emails HERE.
- A new blog post will be up each Monday for the QAL.
PATTERN NEEDED:
Purchase the Star Patch paper or PDF pattern in my shop.
Click HERE to go to my Etsy shop.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
260 bright print 2” x 2” squares
(OR a total of ⅞ yard of assorted bright print fabrics)
2⅞ yards of white solid fabric
2¼ yards of yellow solid fabric
(OR 1-2/3 yards for the star and ⅝ yard for the binding)
3¾ yards of backing fabric
Batting, 67” x 67”
Note: This is a great stash buster project!
PRIZES:*
- The Perfect 10 Book and Ruler Combo Pack from The Fat Quarter Shop
- Set of pins by Quilty Pie
- Set of pins by Quilty Pie
- Patterns by Gigi's Thimble (me!)
- Modern Quilts (Block by Block) Book by Emily Dennis
- Notions Goodie Bag and 10" Stacker from Riley Blake Designs
-Tablemat Kit in Swell Christmas Fabric from Sweet Treasures Quilt Shop
- Fat Quarter Bundle from Simply Love Fabrics
-Long arm quilting of one Star Patch Quilt (medium density, edge-to-edge design) from Julz Junk Quilting
- Notions Goodie Bag and 10" Stacker from Riley Blake Designs
-Tablemat Kit in Swell Christmas Fabric from Sweet Treasures Quilt Shop
- Fat Quarter Bundle from Simply Love Fabrics
-Long arm quilting of one Star Patch Quilt (medium density, edge-to-edge design) from Julz Junk Quilting
* Some drawings/prizes will be for US residents only but everyone is welcome to quilt along!
Don't forget to register!
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