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Title: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei 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 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/hzHMNbfebW66irXY6)


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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Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Kenora on March 13, 2021, 14:06:00 PM
Love it!  :loveit:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Pearl 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.)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay 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:

Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on March 13, 2021, 17:51:13 PM
Love that one @Iminei but must make a start on the Ruby first
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 14, 2021, 09:36:22 AM
Yum!!
 :thumbsup:

How many of these  are we doing ?  3 or 5?
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: fajita 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. 
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 14, 2021, 09:54:59 AM
Thanks - wonder why I didn't spot that myself? :thinking:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 14, 2021, 09:57:18 AM
Just looked at the last picture and all it says is Block 2.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 14, 2021, 10:17:54 AM
Try the penultimate pic in the tut.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Sandra 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
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: fajita on March 14, 2021, 12:45:43 PM
Oops @Catllar  Last but one pic, as imi said.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 14, 2021, 12:55:52 PM
All is now clear! Yayyyyy!!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 14, 2021, 15:43:07 PM
Aiming for more a turquoise type look

(https://i.postimg.cc/BZzQ4dxS/IMG-20210314-152140-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei 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?
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 14, 2021, 16:56:09 PM
Dark grey ish

(https://i.postimg.cc/nz1zZkvv/IMG-20210314-164505-1.jpg)

I don't like that spotty one - still searching for something suitable if that one is too grey
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 15, 2021, 07:42:49 AM
I see why youve chosen the Light grey as I see the flecks of Turquoise in it But I think it reads too Grey to work as the Light or Bright in this ... Which were you going to use it for?
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 15, 2021, 08:34:17 AM
Solved it last night. Often find a photo will point me in right direction ie yes a bit too grey.
Ordered some just a small amount. Didn't mean to but I didn't want to make do either
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: fajita on March 16, 2021, 17:11:31 PM
Hmmm. Finished one block. Seemed hard. Am missing some points.
Colour choices dismal. Apart from that lol

Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Sandra on March 16, 2021, 17:17:38 PM
Hmmm. Finished one block. Seemed hard. Am missing some points.
Colour choices dismal. Apart from that lol



I'm glad you've said that. I've also done one block. It looks better than I thought it would but I can't say I enjoyed doing it. Thought it might have just been me in a grumpy mood while I was doing it.

I like my fabric choices but they haven't worked as well as I thought they would. A bit 'samey'.
I'm going to need to psyche myself up to tackle the other three.  :meditation:

Picture to follow soon. I just haven't uploaded off my camera yet.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lowena on March 16, 2021, 18:47:20 PM
They seem very hard and fiddly to me :| mine are not good enough to show so I'll have to redo them :|I
Hopefully I'll get there in the end......
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 16, 2021, 19:08:20 PM
Yes Darlings I did ask you to practice with some gash for the FFG didnt I?

@fajita  that looks good, apart from as you say the colour choice ...

There's only one fabric astray and its the bright in the FFG ...

I think I know why you chose it, the darkest bits tone in with the lightest bits in the swirly block but it just doesnt quite work.

Maybe try a lilac/purple from the swirly fabric ???
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Sandra on March 16, 2021, 19:24:44 PM
Here's mine. Lovely block. Really like it but didn't enjoy doing it.

Middle's too samey. Should have got a brighter, clearer blue for the centre, but I like it and there's no chance I'll abandon it and redo. No way. This is what it's going to be.

(https://i.imgur.com/6oiMWXsm.jpg)


Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 16, 2021, 19:28:45 PM
I agree @Sandra but it still shimmers and is done now and will sit just fine in the quilt ... dont worry about it!!

Brava!!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lowena on March 16, 2021, 19:29:34 PM
@Iminei what's ffg
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on March 16, 2021, 19:57:49 PM
Here's mine. Lovely block. Really like it but didn't enjoy doing it.

Middle's too samey. Should have got a brighter, clearer blue for the centre, but I like it and there's no chance I'll abandon it and redo. No way. This is what it's going to be.

(https://i.imgur.com/6oiMWXsm.jpg)


Sandra.
xxx

I like that a lot; but you could always use Sharpies if you would prefer to change it.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 26, 2021, 08:21:28 AM
Is anyone still interested in this ??
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 26, 2021, 10:40:20 AM
Absolutely! Haven't started yet what with painting the loo etc and making space by trying to finish my 3 piece jacket, but yes, I'm going for it!  Might pull some fabric this afternoon when we get back from the doc ( again!)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 26, 2021, 10:41:13 AM
@Iminei I should have the first block finished today, 3 more to go so yes I am
Gardening has taken over though

 :D
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Kenora on March 26, 2021, 12:27:56 PM
@Iminei - definitely! I cut out my fabric the day after you posted the tutorial but I'm still waiting for my dizziness to abate before I can sit at my sewing machine. :S (7 weeks and counting - it's driving me mad.)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lowena on March 26, 2021, 12:39:39 PM
Yes but I'm finding them fiddly and difficult, so keep redoing them.
Not well at the moment but hope to get back to it when I feel brighter
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 26, 2021, 15:47:36 PM
Have not enjoyed this and just think 3 more to go!

Dark colour too dark, feel like swapping dark and light around

(https://i.postimg.cc/YS4CX4n9/IMG-20210326-154115-1.jpg)

PS I have a love /hate reationshoip with flying geese anyway!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Pearl on March 26, 2021, 17:00:06 PM
Is anyone still interested in this ??

Definitely.  Four more days until the end of term and then I’ll have no excuse.

I don’t think there’s enough contrast between my aquamarines.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 26, 2021, 17:28:48 PM
There, you see Iminei, we're still here! Got my four blocks cut out today.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on March 26, 2021, 19:41:45 PM
@Iminei I will be doing this, just waiting for some red/pinks and some aquamarine fabrics so that I can start.  I have got my BG fabric but ran out of the red/pink when I made the first block so am getting new fabric in.  :)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: LouiseS on March 26, 2021, 20:48:26 PM
I planning on doing this but I’m going to have to do the practice first.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on March 27, 2021, 10:42:29 AM
My fabric arrived this morning so I can now start the ruby and aquamarine blocks hopefully this weekend  :dance:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 28, 2021, 09:50:27 AM
Take block 2 easy and practice a few of the Fancy flying geese first ... on throwaway fabric ok?
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 28, 2021, 13:10:40 PM
Well I've really struggled with this. Flying Geese and I do not get on.  I know there re many imperfections in it but can only hope the next ones will be better.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RCHwpw4n/IMG-20210328-130302-1.jpg)


Bum - re-copied the wrong block, this is now correct
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on March 28, 2021, 19:40:29 PM
That's very effective @Bjay  :thumbsup: I have yet to start mine.  Didn't have time today but will make a start tomorrow.  Looking forward to making this one.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 28, 2021, 19:46:51 PM
I am enjoying this so far - I've done green rather than aquamarine  and it's all from stuff in the bottom of the box!! Yay!!

I'm working on them all at once and I've got about half way through.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2021, 07:27:34 AM
@Bjay  these are not just ordinary Flying Geese ... these are Marks and Sparks flying geese ...

I agree with you, they are a lil bugger to get right and in fact I got them wrong so often I decided I preferred them that way and changed the pattern!!

Double in fact ... the woman who designed this pattern changed them to standard flying geese in the end as, I assume, so many other people found it too difficult/complained ... but if you ensure theres a 1/4" gap between the edge of the unfinished block and the 'geese' you get a great shimmery effect and that is precisely what we want!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 29, 2021, 17:33:28 PM
2 done now - be pleased when they are finished
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 29, 2021, 18:28:30 PM
It was all going so well then the fiddly flying geese decided they were ready to migrate or whatever via the disco night at the beach club - so it's fair to say I'm having a lot of fun too :S >:)!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Sandra on March 29, 2021, 18:42:24 PM
I just wanted to show how 'off' mine are. (I don't care. They won't be re-done.)
It might help and reassure others who are stressing about their own.

Most of my corner triangly bits are touching where there should be a little gap.  :meditation: It doesn't matter.
And where they're touching, they're not even touching neatly.  :S

(https://i.imgur.com/Jgmj8oUl.jpg)


Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2021, 18:51:39 PM
@Sandra  yours are how they should be .,.. I couldnt achieve that, no matter how I hard I tried,  so went for the other effect which I prefer ...

The woman who initially put this block out changed her pattern halfway through as so many people were having trouble with the geese ....

After struggling with them for over a week (and countless attempts) I almost blew a fuse when I saw the revised pattern!!! :headbang: :rant: :boohoo:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Sandra on March 29, 2021, 18:57:11 PM
Ah, I see...it's good to know it's not just me/us.
I wish mine were all the same though and not so higgledy-piggledy.

It's fine...I can live with it.  :thumbsup:

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2021, 18:59:48 PM
because, after the quilt is made and on your bed ... Who the hell is going to notice????
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Pearl on March 29, 2021, 19:42:21 PM
because, after the quilt is made and on your bed ... Who the hell is going to notice????

Is that a rhetorical question?   You never know... ;)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on March 30, 2021, 08:46:45 AM
because, after the quilt is made and on your bed ... Who the hell is going to
notice???

That's exactly what I thought yesterday.
Sandra they look so effective, great
So I will plod on with the next
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Kenora on March 31, 2021, 16:22:45 PM
It's taken me three goes to complete my first block, but at least I have one finished. :) I'm not very happy with the colours - the centre is too dark, and the grey fabric with turquoise flowers looks very "dirty" but I'm not buying more fabric so it'll have to stay as it is.

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I've cut out the fabric for the next one of these, so even though it's not very "aquamarine" it will be sewn (at some stage).
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on March 31, 2021, 18:18:12 PM
Finished all four today  but I can't put a pic up yet until I can get a better colour rendition. Currently the green looks like baby nappy beige and that's not right.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on March 31, 2021, 19:10:43 PM
@Kenora  ... it might have taken you four go's (you dont want to see how many I tried to and did make) but
That is Spot On ... A perfect Block!

Yes the Dark is a bit too dark , but I wouldnt worry about the grey, theres enough turquoise within to lift it ...
So dont fret about it, when its all together it will look fabulous ... and you've got form in fabulous!!

Beautifully taken pic btw.

Bravo ... Off you pop into the MQBOMHOF ...

:angel:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Kenora on March 31, 2021, 21:55:53 PM

Yes the Dark is a bit too dark , but I wouldnt worry about the grey, theres enough turquoise within to lift it ...

Thank you @Iminei . Do you have any ideas as to what colour/tone would work in the centre block? I'm useless with colour.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: fajita on March 31, 2021, 23:04:11 PM
Four of these done.  Next!

Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 01, 2021, 10:05:31 AM
Wonderful @fajita  off you run and join @Kenora  in the MQBOMHOF ...

:angel:

Kenora, look at the Dark points and the light points you want something between that ... Wish you were nearer, I almost certainly have something you could use
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on April 06, 2021, 15:07:56 PM
This is my first attempt at the Aquamarine Star.  I was not sure about the light colour but carried on to finish the block. Not all the points seem to match, what went wrong?

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Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on April 06, 2021, 16:47:47 PM
Finished finally 4 Lame Ducks Fancy Flying Geese

I found this hard and the blocks are by no means perfect

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hn5BZz9s/IMG-20210406-162557-1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SRqM4GpK/IMG-20210406-162618-1.jpg)

My choice of BG fabric does not help I know
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 06, 2021, 17:08:21 PM
Well done both Lilian and Bjay ...

That was I think far the most difficult block of the 6 ... because of those pesky geese but you've both managed beautifully

Run along to the MQBOMHOF now ...

:angel:   :angel:

next months has a lot of pieces but very simple techniques ...   MQBOMHOF (https://photos.app.goo.gl/XXqZo9me5hFdspLk8)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on April 06, 2021, 20:39:19 PM
@Iminei I really enjoyed making this one, I have cut out the rest to complete the four.

Thank you for your brilliant tutorial  :dance:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on April 06, 2021, 20:50:31 PM
All done. All four of them, honest! The colour rendition is so bad!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 07, 2021, 09:47:27 AM
What Gemstone are you calling that then ???

Off you go, theres quite a party going on in the MQBOMHOF now ...

:angel:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on April 07, 2021, 13:41:16 PM
It's an extremely rare stone known as Baby Nappy - but commonly called Green Jade - ???? :thumbsup:

Or Peridot, of course! ( WTF?? Peridot??)  Honestly it's a lot lot brighter than it looks here.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on April 10, 2021, 14:26:15 PM
I keep looking at the blocks and thinking " those colours don't look right  - not jewel enough " so I had a search in the box and found - all the fabrics I'd pulled for this block carefully folded together and forgotten about - so I'm going to do them again, in the correct colours - Doh!!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: LouiseS on April 10, 2021, 14:40:30 PM
I’m going for different purple gems as I was gifted a lot of purple fat quarters.
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Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on April 10, 2021, 18:16:37 PM
That's pretty! @LouiseS
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 11, 2021, 07:09:09 AM
Wonderful @LouiseS ... just wonderful ... your quilt is going to look gorgeous and Bravo for choosing the gemstone you have colours for!

Run along now 
:angel:
Are you ready for  Saturday the 24th ???
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: LouiseS on April 12, 2021, 10:24:12 AM
I think I’ve caught up. I have made four blocks for block two and five blocks for block one. I thought that I had a week off and the mystery block three would be available on 24th April?
I find it difficult to get the right shade or colour when ordering fabric online so hoping to get to a shop if I don’t have suitable fabric for the block three.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 12, 2021, 11:51:29 AM
Louise the next block, block 3 will be released on the 24th .. You are correct .. Im just ahead of myself!

And yes for the 5x5 grid, you need FIVE blocks of Block 1 and FOUR of block 2 ... Block 3 will be another FIVE blocks!

I think Im going to add a thin sashing between the blocks in an effort to keep all those lovely points separate so will be cutting the Long strips and the borders this coming month ... If you add sashing you will also be able to QAYG if you like !!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on April 12, 2021, 13:32:24 PM
So best to buy some backing abric then - from the safety of my armchair not by going in a shop
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 12, 2021, 13:49:00 PM
Oh Yes! I always forget about the backing fabric ... D'oh!
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on April 12, 2021, 15:56:30 PM
That's because you have a large stash, some of us b uy as we need with a few extras  :D
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lilian on April 12, 2021, 18:57:47 PM
I have finished all four of block 2 now. They are not perfect but I will get better as we go along  :dance:

I was thinking about backing too  :thinking:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on April 16, 2021, 15:21:51 PM
So here's my 2nd iteration of this green / emerald block. Still colours not as bright as in RL but they are better (IMO)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Catllar on April 16, 2021, 15:23:15 PM
And all four on my wall.
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 16, 2021, 15:28:55 PM
Lovely Darling,
run along to the MQBOMHOF now and check on the state of the Garbaldis ...
:angel:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Lowena on April 16, 2021, 15:31:02 PM
Garibaldis ?? :| :thinking: :devil:
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Iminei on April 16, 2021, 15:33:14 PM
Yes Low, all the Garibaldis you can possibly eat ....

If only you were joining in ... ;)
Title: Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
Post by: Bjay on April 16, 2021, 16:20:37 PM
Ooh @Catllar I like those blocks a lot  :D