Wednesday, January 02, 2008

quilt-a-long week 7

Welcome to week 7 of the quilt-a-long!

This block goes together pretty quickly.
For this one, I pressed my triangle seams open to reduce bulk.

Cut 8 squares 3.5" from the background fabric
Cut 4 squares 3.5" from the colored fabric

Cut 2 squares 3 7/8" from the background fabric
Cut 2 squares 3 7/8" from the colored fabric
(these 4 will be used for making the triangles)

Use the same method for making the triangles here that we used in the previous weeks.

layout as shown

sew together

and you have your completed block.

Any questions will be answered in the comments.


For those of you who are interested, I am already thinking about the next quilt a long. I am planning on making another sampler type quilt in all different star blocks. I'm gonna have to get over my triangle phobia once and for all. :)

thanks for quilting-a-long with me!

24 comments:

Philigry said...

okay, you really inspire me. the whole quilting thing really intidimates me. I have only been sewing for nine months, and I have a very basic sewing machine. maybe after more sewing pratice, and an updated machine i will be more daring. Although, i could sew something a little more complex and just do the ties, right?

Mamaperreca said...

YEAH! This is so fun! I joined in late, but I am all caught up now. You can add me to the list. Mamaperreca.

I would definitely be down with the star quilt. I was wanting to make one for my brother. I think he would like the star patterns. I haven't tried stars before.

Emily Cole said...

Woo hoo - the star one sounds like fun too! I've got to get caught up on this one though - I think I'm behind by two now! Ugh! May be a project for tomorrow. Em

G'G'ma said...

Thanks.........I'm heading to the cutting table right now!! Think the star quilt will be fun to do also.

kat \ Taylor Made designs said...

Looks so great!
I can't get over how many people are creating with you. How terrific :)

Debbie said...

I love stars....

Anina said...

Cute! I'll make it first thing tomorrow morning.

Kieny The Dutchlady said...

Happy New Year Amanda and thanks for the new block.

Amy Jo said...

yeah - only one triangle for this one!!! And only one colored fabric....again, yeah!! Oh, stars...I don't know - I'm not so fond of these triangles yet. I might have to wait and see.....

Anonymous said...

Ok, I did not participate in this block along, but I would totally do the star one, I adore any quilts that have stars!

Lissa Jane said...

I HAD a phobia about triangles.. but how easy are they if you starch the crap out of them before you cut them to sew??? easy peasy!

I'd be up for another quilt along, I am also doing Bonnies Quiltville mystery quilt, and so far there is over 2500 bits in that sucker!

Thanks for week 7!


Lissa

Julie said...

I would love another quilt along.
Now that the holidays are over I can now start this quilt along>>
hehehe
julie

Heidijayhawk said...

you never cease to amaze me my dear. this may be one of my faves!

Karen said...

Count me in when you begin the STARS quilt-a-long! I'd love to learn how to make them. So far, I've only done the friendship star. Now that the holidays are over, plus the clean-up...I'm getting back to quilting. Need to finish up the last 3...

Anonymous said...

you make it sound so easy! and quick.

But I love stars, so I might join the next one!!

Debi said...

I have been participating as well. I will be happy to continue with another sampler. Come join me in my Row by Row Mystery.

Anonymous said...

This has been fun so far. All caught up - will work on this block tonight. I'd be in for a star block quilt-a-long!

Red Geranium Cottage said...

That's a great block!! Looks quick!

Robin said...

HI! I just found your blog and I would love to join you!! I think I can catch up...

Your blocks are beautiful but don't look tooooo difficult for a semi-beginner level person like me! :)

Karen T. at www.karensgathering.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

thanks for the work !!! Your blocks
are beautiful . I love stars .Hugs from Chile , Vero

jodie said...

This one was nice and easy, thanks for easing us back in gently!! I am seriously considering the star block quilt along, thanks for holding our hands through all these triangles!

Jodie

Nana's Quilts said...

Thanks very much. I have been lurking (and sewing) in the background. I finished round #5 today - I'm also making mine in 30's fabrics, but I'm making two of each block - just because I wasn't sure how I wanted to finish this up or have a second quilt or what.

Thanks for posting this.
Marne, aka another Nana

JoyB said...

I would love to do another Quilt A Long. This is great.. If you are taking suggestions, I would love to do a Martha Washington star. Hugs, JoyB

Bro. AJK said...

I messed this block up, but I like the result. Instead of the colored squares lining up on the diagonal, I have a squat hexagon.