The June Aurifil Designer Block of the Month was released a few days ago and I was so excited when I saw it, because ya know, I just love Star Blocks!!! May is all about Red-Orange and
Sarah Maxwell created a super awesome star block called
Star Shine block. What a fun Star!!!
And oh, don't I just love all of those points!! I think that might be what draws me back to Star Blocks again and again, I just love the look of a pretty point :) I tried to fussy cut the giant astrick in the center, but I only had a charm square and needed a 4 1/2" square from it, so I didn't have a lot of wiggle room. So it isn't perfect, but it sure is fun, right ;)
I used my Aurifil 2245 Red-Orange thread as a guide for picking fabrics. And I have to say, I was pretty suprised how little Red-Orange fabrics I have in my scrap drawers. I assumed I would have plenty, but I acutally had to cut into some Denyse Schmidt yardage I had. I wish I would have had a few more fabric choices as the block blends a little more than I would like, but it is still super fun!!!
Half way through the rainbow and so loving it!!! Can't wait for next month's block ;)
Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!
Love your choice of fabrics and that asterisk looks great to me. It's cool how you used that same fabric all around the block. I agree--your points are really pretty :)
ReplyDeleteOh Melissa, good grief, this block is adorable
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you picked and look at this. Just one of the nicest blocks ever!
What an awesome block you created.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun block! Busy, but orange. I love orange!
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