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Title: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on August 28, 2021, 11:30:04 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

So this is the FINAL block of our
MysteryQuiltalongathon

The SIXTH Block of
2021 TSP's Mystery Quiltalongathon

Is the

The AMETHYST Star
The Amethyst Star (https://photos.app.goo.gl/JabCYUSK8kd2Ja3u5)

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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:


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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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Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Lilian on August 28, 2021, 11:37:42 AM
I love this one @Iminei , I need to sort my colours for this one.  I think I am lacking oranges/reds/yellows so will be busy in my stash. :dance:
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Bjay on August 28, 2021, 12:09:30 PM
Thanks @Iminei
This is very pretty. Hoping I have enough 'Amethyst' fabric but doubt it. It may have to become a topaz star  :thinking:



Edit: may have enough with patching the brights and a not quite right dark - do not want to buy extra
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Kenora on August 28, 2021, 14:18:00 PM
This one's really pretty. Thanks @Iminei  :loveit:

The weather is great in Cornwall at the moment so I'm making the most of being able to be outside because I know it won't last. -< Once this spell of sunshine has gone I'll be back to my quilting. I can only work on one project at a time, otherwise nothing gets finished, so I'll be working on my Project Linus animal quilt. It's layered ready for quilting on the embroidery machine so shouldn't take me too long (haha!). Then I'll turn my attention to the Quiltalongathon Blocks. I think I'm still on Block No.4 but I'm really looking forward to doing them. I'll just be that bit behind everyone else! As usual. :)
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Bjay on September 03, 2021, 11:40:18 AM
I've been unpicking triangles that happen to be the right size but made into HST 's for something else. It is in the bright colour. Should just about have enough

Then will start working out if I have enough of the other fabrics  :S
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: fajita on September 03, 2021, 18:32:02 PM
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All done now. Don’t know when I’ll have time to put them all together, but it’s a relief to have them all sewn.
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Lilian on September 03, 2021, 19:43:06 PM
Lovey @fajita  :)
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on September 04, 2021, 09:47:30 AM
Lovely ... Run along and open up the MQBOMHOF now @fajita
:angel:

I cant wait til we get these all together! then we can really break out the  :VV:
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Bjay on September 10, 2021, 11:14:19 AM
On the gardening forum I posted this

(https://i.postimg.cc/0ywwdMBB/IMG-20210907-154523.jpg)


One of the more observant gardeners on it spotted  the mistake - I hadn't until she said.

The 2nd block I have also made a mistake in a different position. I will unpick the 2nd mistake but not the one pictured

 :D
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: fajita on September 10, 2021, 11:24:49 AM
I did the same thing on that block, had to unpick it. 

Yours is a lovely colourway.
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on September 10, 2021, 14:49:44 PM
hahahhahahahahahhahahah

No ones perfect ... Do you think I dont make mistakes??? ALL the time!

Run along and  join fajita in the MQBOMHOF now ...
:angel:
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Lilian on September 16, 2021, 15:02:21 PM
I've made the first one of the Amethyst/Jasper block the others will follow.  I always make just one to check I am doing it right  :)

Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on September 16, 2021, 17:28:48 PM
Marvellous @Lilian  ... run along to the BOMHOF now
:angel:

Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Sandra on September 23, 2021, 21:10:50 PM
Managed to cut out last night and I've made one for now.

(https://i.imgur.com/4mdZ7mXl.jpg)

Isn't it annoying how some colours just WON'T photograph accurately?
It's nothing like these bluey shades. It's much nicer colours and properly purple.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Tamnymore on September 23, 2021, 21:30:09 PM
Lovely @Sandra . Looks proper purply to me.
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Sandra on September 23, 2021, 21:35:58 PM
Quote from: Tamnymore on September 23, 2021, 21:30:09 PM
Lovely @Sandra . Looks proper purply to me.

Thank you.  :)
It looks more of a bluey purple in this picture and it's a brighter and more purply purple in real life.  0_0

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Bumblebuncher on September 23, 2021, 22:32:39 PM
@Sandra That is literally making me drool  :loveit:
BB
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on September 24, 2021, 05:51:30 AM
Oh @Sandra  ... that is beautiful!!! Love the colours ...

Run along and pep the party up with some  :toast:
:angel:

I thought everybody had given up to be honest.  :(
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Bjay on September 24, 2021, 13:42:12 PM
@Iminei Not given up - just waiting expectantly for construction instructions - next week will be fine b y the way!
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on September 24, 2021, 15:29:56 PM
Maybe you could lay them out in a way that pleases you and then we could see how close to my layout you get!!!

It would be lovely to see all your blocks together peeps.
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Kenora on September 24, 2021, 20:23:41 PM
I haven't been in the Darkside for ages, but I definitely haven't given up! I've just finished my Project Linus animal quilt - hooray!!! :toast: So now I shall go back to the BOM Mystery Quiltalongathonathing. I can't remember how far I got, but I think I've only made the first three (or maybe four) blocks. I don't like working on more than one thing at a time - otherwise the first one is in danger of not getting finished - so I wanted to finish my PL quilt first. Pics will follow on the other thread.

Please don't despair - I'll get there in the end. ;)
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on September 25, 2021, 09:42:09 AM
Your BOM's @Kenora  are always stunning ... and they generally get made into a fabulous quilt too ... Very much looking forward to seeing this years!

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Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: LouiseS on September 30, 2021, 14:07:46 PM
I have finished my four blocks. I am looking forward to putting it all together.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on September 30, 2021, 15:56:26 PM
Beautiful!

Run along to the MQBOMHOF now

 
:angel:
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: SewRuthieSews on March 04, 2023, 15:31:26 PM
Here are my 4 Amethyst Blocks
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAt8rr9rNLA0xMG7g2pMBwL5_Bp3EN8Hu19Dyc50mToU7OCGJsTFvzqY0OzEA1GZ7zI7J4xtaDWP-gYHvu57ZcYjrt0y6KS6E0obU1-O_ptKBs3E1oBcx70SHGp_1JUWbIxRC6pr6Z_f8TUZOAGtKk-kAmNJSDDLJW-1MiM-afgkAJUwB6ckuRYVj/s1399/Amethyst%20Ruth.jpg)
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: realale on March 04, 2023, 16:22:06 PM
Looking good!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Flobear on March 04, 2023, 19:42:36 PM
Lovely job @SewRuthieSews  :thumb:

You certainly are speeding along!
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on March 05, 2023, 08:18:52 AM
Brava!!! Youre in the Hall of Fame (https://photos.app.goo.gl/XXqZo9me5hFdspLk8) too

@Flobear  did I get pics of yours in progress to put in the HOF ???
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Flobear on March 05, 2023, 18:09:49 PM
Not sure, I'll get onto it in the next couple of days. I'm sure some of them are there.
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Flobear on March 05, 2023, 22:12:37 PM
My Citrine, Sapphire and Emerald are there.
I will seek out Aqua, Ruby and Mexican Fire Opal to complete the set.

@Iminei 

Ruby is on msg 61 in my 2022/23 diary
Aquamarine on 103
Mexican Fire Opal on 121

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Iminei on March 06, 2023, 06:35:40 AM
I think we're up to date now ... I love the Fire Opal @Flobear   :loveit:

and looking at the beautiful quilts made from them makes me ashamed mine is still unquilted ... maybe, just maybe!

So I am putting it HERE to (hopefully  ) guilt me into making a start

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Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: SewRuthieSews on March 06, 2023, 09:44:02 AM
Its a gorgeous quilt top @Iminei ad will be lovely when quilted.
Title: Re: Block 6 - The AMETHYST Star
Post by: Flobear on March 06, 2023, 12:25:03 PM
You need to put it in the 2023 quitalongathon catch-up fred, @Iminei then we'll be able to nag gently remind you from time to time  ;)

My assembled blocks are over there so could go into the Bomhof too.