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Block 5 - The EMERALD Star

Iminei

Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« on: July 17, 2021, 05:46:04 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 coming up to the home straight of our
MysteryQuiltalongathon Block of the Month,
(Just ONE more Block left to make after this!!! )


So for the FIFTH Block of
2021 TSP's Mystery Quiltalongathon

We have

The Amethyst EMERALD Star
The Emerald Star

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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: Please DO read right through the tutorial before you start cutting or sewing  :devil:


The LAST block, Block SIX, will be released on Saturday 28th August ...



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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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« Last Edit: October 03, 2021, 09:44:20 AM by Iminei »
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Sandra

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2021, 07:59:28 AM »
Oooh...lovely!

I didn't realise we were due this yet. I'm a bit behind on the sapphire, still having two to make.
I've been so busy with work sewing that I CBA with anything else.

Sandra.
xxx

Lilian

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2021, 13:31:09 PM »
Ooh I do like this one!  :dance:
Willing but not always able :)

Lowena

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2021, 13:52:11 PM »
Glad I bailed out as they're all too complicated and fiddly for an old girl like me :D
Really looking forward to seeing everyone's finished quilts as I'm sure they'll be lovely.
When will they be finished by?  :sew:
P.S. I'd do another gem rather than emerald....but that's just me :D
Will you be starting soon @Pearl now school's out?
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Catllar

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2021, 18:00:34 PM »
I've made a start, but emerald they're not -More sort of purple!
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Pearl

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2021, 18:30:30 PM »
I’ll have to go fabric buying first, @Lowena:dance:

Lilian

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2021, 22:19:38 PM »
Glad I bailed out as they're all too complicated and fiddly for an old girl like me :D
Really looking forward to seeing everyone's finished quilts as I'm sure they'll be lovely.
When will they be finished by?  :sew:
P.S. I'd do another gem rather than emerald....but that's just me :D
Will you be starting soon @Pearl now school's out?

Some of us have @Lowena My Sapphire star is purple (Amethyst) I have nearly done them but got called away so hopefully I will finish over the weekend. :vintage:
Willing but not always able :)

Bjay

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2021, 13:30:44 PM »
I'm going to have to play catch up.
 I have Sapphire fabric sorted and some Emerald but nothing even cut out ready.
Will join in again soon
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

fajita

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2021, 14:14:58 PM »
I think the instructions on this are a bit off, but I’m too hot and bothered to edit them. Maybe in a day or two when it cools down.
Or maybe they’re fine and my brain has just melted.

Anyway …



Iminei

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2021, 14:34:04 PM »
Lovely block @fajita  ... Destructions awry??? Let me know where and I'll fix 'em!

Run along and open up the windows to the MQBOMHOF please

:angel:
Linky to the MQBOMHOF
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Sandra

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2021, 15:37:32 PM »
Lovely colours @fajita  :loveit:

I've been cutting my pieces out for this and I think the instructions might be a bit off too. I thought it might just have been me cutting it all out wrong and getting in a muddle.

It's at the part when you say to cut for the HST's. You ask for two 2 1/2" brights but you need one 3" bright and one 3" light...?

Sandra.
xxx

Catllar

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2021, 18:02:11 PM »
Finished - having become very well acquainted with my ripper.  See if anyone can spot the deliberate mistake with this emerald star!  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  
Looks like there's another ripper opportunity on the top one. Bummer
« Last Edit: July 21, 2021, 18:05:49 PM by Catllar »
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Catllar

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2021, 18:09:59 PM »
I see more ripping opportunities on the top one - bummer! Tomorrow I'll re-do it.  I put it down to the heat mi'lud.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Sandra

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2021, 18:52:34 PM »
Oooh...another lovely amethyst one @Catllar   :loveit:

I've done one. The other two will follow. It goes together really nicely and quickly.




Cat decided to make an appearance.  0_0

Sandra.
xxx

Silver Rose

Re: Block 5 - The EMERALD Star
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2021, 18:57:57 PM »
Lovely colours @Sandra   and your cat got in the photo too.
Still learning