So for Block 6, We are making 2 Star Blocks that are 12" and I used more prints. So I really didn't use the piecing instructions from the pattern at all. Here is what I did. I cut 16 Print 4"x 4" squares for Half Square Triangles, 8 Background 4" x 4" squares for Half Square Triangles, and 8 Background 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares for the corners of the blocks. In order to make the fabric layout I did, I had to cut my HST squares on the diagonal once to make 2 Triangles. Then I matched 16 Background to Print Triangles, and 8 Print to Print Triangles. Sew a 1/4" seam on the long side, and trim to 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Then just layout your star block and sew it together like a 16 Patch.
And for Block 7, again we are going to piecing 2 Blocks that will finish at 12". And this is pieced exactly like the pattern, just larger and only 2 blocks. So for the Print fabrics . . . For F cut (2) 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" squares, For G Corners cut (2) 4" x 4" HST squares (trimmed to 3 1/2"), For G Bow-ties cut (4) 4" x 4" HST squares (trimmed to 3 1/2") and use 2 of 2 different prints. And that leads us to the Background fabrics . . . For A cut (6) 4" x 4" HST squares (trimmed to 3 1/2"), For B cut (4) 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares and For C cut (8) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares. Then just piece according to the pattern.
So are you joining in the Bloom-Topia fun??? If so, you can download the block pattern and it is requested for each pattern you download to donate $5.00 to the Make a Wish Foundation :) This is Fat Quarter Shop's annual charity QAL that is raising funds for an amazing organization. What a wonderful way for us all to make a difference !! And there are new finishing patterns being released today for reaching the next donation goal!!!
And just as a reminder, if you are new to finding the Bloom-Topia Quilt Along, this is the layout I will be making and are the alterations referred to above ;) I am using a Breeze Fat Quarter Bundle by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics with Gris Grunge as the background!!! And there are still a few Bloom-topia Quilt Kits and Backing Sets available if you want to make your's like the original ;)
And like always, Fat Quarter Shop has made an awesome You Tube video tutorial that walk you through making the blocks. There are some great helpful hints and you can see it put together step by step!!!
Be sure to share all of your Bloom-Topia progress on social media with #bloomtopiaquiltalong and check out Fat Quarter Shops post for Release 4 for lots more Block Inspiration!!!
And that's it for the fourth release in the Bloom-Topia Quilt Along!!!! I will continue to share a new set of blocks on the 15th and 1st of each month. So what do you say, want to come Bloom-Topia Quilting Along?? You are going to have so much fun!!!
And just to make it easy to find . . .Here is a list of all the places to find my alterations
Layout Fabric Requirements Alteration
Release 1 - Block 1 and 2 Alterations
Release 2 - Block 3 Alterations
Release 3 - Block 4 and 5 Alterations
Thanks for popping in today ;) I hope you have a very Happy Quilting Day!!
Oh and one last thing . . . It's the Championship Round of the Pillow Fight Contest and voting is open. So if you haven't already . . . please pop over and vote ;)
And just to make it easy to find . . .Here is a list of all the places to find my alterations
Layout Fabric Requirements Alteration
Release 1 - Block 1 and 2 Alterations
Release 2 - Block 3 Alterations
Release 3 - Block 4 and 5 Alterations
Thanks for popping in today ;) I hope you have a very Happy Quilting Day!!
Oh and one last thing . . . It's the Championship Round of the Pillow Fight Contest and voting is open. So if you haven't already . . . please pop over and vote ;)
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