As the world attempts to deal with a new normal of telecommuting, remote learning for the littles, social distancing, closed restaurants, bars and movie theaters to prevent the spread of COVID-19 I thought I would put this new pattern out there for free for anyone who would like to participate in a little sew along. I don't know about your but I stress sew. Do you?
Here's a digital rendering of the new pattern, Clear Night Stars. #clearnightskyqal
This sew along would make for a great scrap buster.
Finished quilt size: 72 inches square
(9) 24 inch blocks
Fabric Requirements:
3.75 yards of a background fabric
2.5 yards total of various fabrics (or 11 fat quarters)
0.5 yard of fabric for binding
Cutting requirements for 1 block
[Note: the cutting directions are for making the flying geese the 4 at a time no waste method]:
Background Fabric:
(24) 2.5 inch squares
(16) 3 inch squares [for HST and Flying geese]
(8) 4.5 inch squares
(4) 2.5 x 4.5 inch rectangles
(2) 5.25 squares [for flying geese]
Various Prints:
(1) 4.5 inch square for center
(28) 2.5 inch squares
(20) 3 inch squares [for HST and Flying geese]
(1) 5.25 inch square [for flying geese]
Follow the chart above to make your blocks.
My directions how to make 4 at a time no waste flying geese can be found in
my blog post here.
All half square triangles are trimmed to 2.5 inches.
All flying geese are trimmed to 2.5 x 4.5 inches.
If you wish to make your quilt larger make 12 blocks to make a 72 x 96 inches.
Suggested sew along schedule (sew ahead if you wish):
Tuesday and Wednesday (3/17 & 3/18/2020) - gather up your scraps of fabric
Thursday (3/19/2020) - cut fabric for your first block
Friday (3/20/2020) - sew together your first block
Monday (3/23/2020) - cut fabric for your second and third blocks
Wednesday (3/25/2020) - sew together your second and third blocks
Monday (3/30/2020) - cut fabric for your forth and fifth blocks
Wednesday (4/1/2020) - sew together your forth and fifth blocks
Monday (4/6/2020) - cut fabric for your sixth and seventh blocks
Wednesday (4/8/2020) - sew together your sixth and seventh blocks
Monday (4/13/2020) - cut fabric for your eighth and ninth blocks
Wednesday (4/15/2020) - sew together your eighth and ninth blocks
Monday (4/20/2020) - assemble your quilt top
Post your finished quilt blocks on instagram or in my Facebook group. Besure your tag your blocks with #clearnightskyqal and #neverlandstitches
Here's my first block made with various low volumes and various Moda Fabric scraps:
Looking forward to seeing your blocks and quilts.
Until next time, happy sewing!
Lisa Jo
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