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Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star

Iminei

Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« on: June 03, 2021, 10:48:53 AM »
Welcome to
TSP's Mystery Quiltalongathon Block for 2021
...

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

Here we are over Halfway through our MysteryQuiltalongathon Block of the Month


So for the FOURTH Block of
2021 Sparkling Stars Mystery Quiltalongathon

We have

The Sapphire Star
The Sapphire 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, click the three dots on a tablet/ phone)
to bring up the instructions to the side of the pic.


 :devil: The list of Cutting Requirements for Block 4 extends to
TWO Pages of the Tutorial ...
Please Don't Get Caught Out by that!  :devil:

But you wont, will you ???
because you will be reading right through the tutorial before you start cutting or sewing

... Wont you ???  :devil:


Block FIVE will be released on Saturday  17th July ...



*    *     *     *     *      *         

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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« Last Edit: July 17, 2021, 05:35:18 AM by Iminei »
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Bjay

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2021, 10:51:56 AM »
I will make this but i do not have enough blues so it will take a while to gather.
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Sandra

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2021, 15:02:01 PM »
Ooooh! Lovely. Thanks Imi.  :)

Seven different fabrics for this one...  :thinking:
I'll have to check out the shades of the blues I've already put to one side for this one.

Sandra.
xxx

Kenora

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2021, 17:19:31 PM »
It looks lovely and I think I have enough different fabrics from the haul I bought recently. :) I'm tackling the PL quilt first though as I want to make sure I get it finished.  :)
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Catllar

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2021, 17:32:05 PM »
All cut out and started chain piecing. Didn't take me too long to find the fabrics for this one!

I'll hold back on cutting the sashing until I know what I've got left- don't want to run out halfway through! This is much more up my street than the mini jobs!
« Last Edit: June 05, 2021, 17:34:22 PM by Catllar »
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Kenora

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2021, 17:48:30 PM »
Goodness, you don't hang around, do you?  :)
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Catllar

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2021, 14:54:46 PM »
Hee hee,no I don't!    Let me tell you something I have learned about chain piecing ( the flying geese units): Make sure you have your fabrics the right way round before you a) stitch them together and b) cut them apart!! :rant: :rant: :rant:
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

fajita

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2021, 17:49:18 PM »
Done. Got it out of the way before Boom begins.

Very straightforward. 

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Bjay

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2021, 18:18:23 PM »

Gosh @fajita that was quick.

They look lovely though, crisp in green.

I need to buy 3 more blues to make a colour set, better matches than I thought using thr B&W filter technique
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Kenora

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2021, 20:59:06 PM »
Wow @fajita - love it!  :loveit:
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Catllar

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2021, 21:52:50 PM »
That's lovely-great colours!
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Lilian

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2021, 22:14:08 PM »
Wow @fajita that is gorgeous and you were very quick! I love the colours. I plan to do a green (emerald) and a purple (amethyst) I haven't decided on the colours for this one yet  :vintage:
Willing but not always able :)

Iminei

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2021, 05:40:56 AM »
Wonderful @fajita  ... even tho' our pics issues meant I had to download it ( :rant: )
Run along and Turn on the Urn/Put a couple of bottles in the fridge in readiness for the others ....

:angel:
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Bjay

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2021, 08:46:54 AM »
Don't forget the garibaldis
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Iminei

Re: Block 4 - The SAPPHIRE Star
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2021, 05:53:23 AM »
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