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Block 3 - The CITRINE Star

Iminei

Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« on: April 24, 2021, 12:56:03 PM »

Welcome to the
Third  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 THIRD BLOCK of
2021 Sparkling Stars Mystery Quiltalongathon

We have

The Citrine Star
The Citrine 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:

Block FOUR will be released on Saturday 5th June ...

My, where has the year gone ?


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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 or FQ 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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The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Lilian

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2021, 16:17:17 PM »
Love it @Iminei  :loveit:
Willing but not always able :)

Catllar

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2021, 17:30:26 PM »
Looks lovely - will wait until tomorrow to get stuck in!
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Deafoldbat

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2021, 19:16:51 PM »
In what way is that a star? Just asking.... ;)

Bjay

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2021, 11:05:45 AM »
I think mine be a peridot but I have fabric suitable for either   :thinking:
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Kenora

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2021, 11:47:12 AM »
I can't start mine yet because I've had to pack up my sewing room for a few days. I also don't have the right fabric ..... YET!  :ninja: I tried my local sewing shop but everything I wanted was out of stock, so I surfed the net and found Hannah's Room. They specialise in batiks ... and .. WOW. :loveit: I am now many, many £'s lighter but anticipating a large parcel of gorgeousness to arrive on my doorstep in the next week or so. :)
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

fajita

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2021, 12:25:04 PM »
Had a go. Not too bad.


Sandra

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2021, 12:40:23 PM »
Oooh...lovely work @fajita  :thumbsup:

I like this block.  :)
Lots of pieces to cut for it, therefore, more chances for inaccuracy when stitching all those seams together.  :[





Mine's a tiddly bit under 12.5" and it's a tiddly bit wonky.  :S It'll be fine.  ><
I'm pleased with my choices of fabric. They're a little bit brighter in real life.

Three more to go!
But not today.

Sandra.
xxx

Kenora

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2021, 13:04:21 PM »
Lovely blocks, ladies. :loveit: The colours really zing against the dark background. Haven't decided yet what colour to do mine against my white - I'm going to wait and see what inspires me when my parcel arrives. :D
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

fajita

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2021, 15:12:24 PM »
Just a note to the unwary - FIVE of these blocks are needed.

@Iminei Place your
2 1/2" Bg squares into the corner of the
4 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" D rectangles
RST and draw a diagonal line on the reverse as shown.


Your rectangle dimensions need to be corrected  :thumbsup: DONE

« Last Edit: April 25, 2021, 17:32:40 PM by Iminei »

Iminei

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2021, 17:28:29 PM »
Beautiful Blocks @Sandra  and @fajita ...

Run along and get things Started in the MQBOMHOF now ...
:angel:     :angel:
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Bjay

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2021, 17:58:07 PM »
 :headbang:
I am 2 rectangles short for the light fabric despite patchiing  bits to make some others. I knew it was cutting it a bit fine When @Iminei  showed so little left from a fat quarter so  I am going to have to use a completey different colour - yellow. It is very a very bright batik style yellow. I'll see how it goes.
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

fajita

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2021, 17:59:40 PM »
@Bjay  in my light yellow I had to piece two scraps together to make the last rectangle. Thought it must be me being slapdash.

Bjay

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2021, 18:13:44 PM »
I'm just hoping the joins won't show when the flying geese are made
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Lilian

Re: Block 3 - The CITRINE Star
« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2021, 22:44:51 PM »
This evening I have cut for one block to sew tomorrow. Mine s in a yellowish but more like a fire opal which is one of my birthstones  :) pic will hopefully be posted tomorrow. If I sew it correctly the other four will follow  :vintage: :)
Willing but not always able :)