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Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star

Iminei

Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« on: March 13, 2021, 12:54:05 PM »

Welcome to the
Second Mystery Quiltalongathon Block for 2021 ...

This year, after the great success of last years QAYG BOM,
I decided to combine the BOM with a finished article,

A Mystery Quiltalongathon !!

A BOM with an agenda !!!


but here's a clue, I've called it
The Sparkling Stars Quilt

I thought as Stars are so often referred to as Diamonds
I would assign a different Gemstone to each Block.
and try and convey a sense of that jewel with my choice of fabrics .......

You can follow my choice of gemstone for each star ...
or choose your own according to the fabrics you have to hand


So for the SECOND BLOCK of
2021 Sparkling Stars Mystery Quiltalongathon

We have

The Aquamarine Star
Aquamarine Star


As ever,
Click on the first pic to bring it up to Full size
and then on the i Icon (top right corner of the pic on a laptop)
to bring up the instructions to the side of the pic.

:devil: Do read right through the tutorial before you start to cut and sew !  :devil:

There is A separate Tut for The Fancy Flying Geese component of this block
in the Darkside Tiutorials
and I strongly recommend you try one with gash fabric before you start on the block

Block THREE will be released on Saturday 24th April


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There will be SIX Gemstone Blocks, posted at 6 weekly intervals
from the end of January to end of August,
giving you ample time to gather your fabrics and make your Stars!

You will need to make between FIVE and THREE Blocks for each Star.

The techniques used throughout the Sewalongs will be fairly simple
and there are Tut's available in The Darkside Tutorials should you need to refresh your memory.

This Mystery Quilt comprises a 5 by 5 grid of 12" (f) blocks
to make a finished quilt of 60" sq,
before any added borders or sashing.

You can of course make it smaller or even larger if you wish.

* * * Fabric Requirements * * *

This Mystery Quilt will require approximately 3m's of
ONE consistent background fabric throughout the quilt

and a different Gemstone colour each month ...
within which there will be between 3 - 6 different shades.

(I'm not so good at the Maths but a 1/4 metre of each gemstone colour/shade should be ample)

And everyone who finishes 2021 with a completed quilt
will receive an exclusive
The Sewing Places's Prize Winners Enamel badge or Sew on Embroidered Patch!!!

                       
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« Last Edit: April 24, 2021, 12:43:05 PM by Iminei »
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Kenora

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2021, 14:06:00 PM »
Love it!  :loveit:
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Pearl

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2021, 14:24:09 PM »
Love this block.  Am a colour dunce, but will have a dig in the stash. 

(Must finish Ruby first.)

Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2021, 17:23:55 PM »
Well based on the family birthdays Aquamarine isn't there bUT Turquoise is and the colours are similar.
Fabric sorted out - left overs from the rainbow quilt.
So many colours in that I think I've most jewells covered :dance:

Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Lilian

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2021, 17:51:13 PM »
Love that one @Iminei but must make a start on the Ruby first
Willing but not always able :)

Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2021, 09:36:22 AM »
Yum!!
 :thumbsup:

How many of these  are we doing ?  3 or 5?
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

fajita

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2021, 09:41:37 AM »
@Catllar ” You will need to make FOUR
of these in total for a
5 x 5 block quilt.”

From the last picture in the tutorial. 

Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2021, 09:54:59 AM »
Thanks - wonder why I didn't spot that myself? :thinking:
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2021, 09:57:18 AM »
Just looked at the last picture and all it says is Block 2.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2021, 10:17:54 AM »
Try the penultimate pic in the tut.
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Sandra

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2021, 10:49:06 AM »
Nice block.  :thumbsup:
I'll do aquamarine for this month because it's my daughter's birth stone. It's her birthday in a couple of days time.  :)

Sandra.
xxx

fajita

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2021, 12:45:43 PM »
Oops @Catllar  Last but one pic, as imi said.
« Last Edit: March 14, 2021, 13:05:54 PM by Iminei »

Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2021, 12:55:52 PM »
All is now clear! Yayyyyy!!
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2021, 15:43:07 PM »
Aiming for more a turquoise type look

Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2021, 16:12:27 PM »
I think the Grey one is a bit off ...

But you have your Dark, Medium and Light just right.
What colour is your background again?
« Last Edit: March 14, 2021, 16:14:08 PM by Iminei »
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