It’s hard to believe this seemingly endless summer that basically started in March is coming to a close. Before it ends, Moda Bakeshop is doing a fantastic summer quiltalong they have named Summer in the Country. All of the designers (chefs in bakeshop lingo) who are participating in the full quilt are using Back Porch by Me and My Sister Designs that hits shops in August. This week, it is my turn to share the 12″ block I’ve come up with for the quiltalong.
I have always loved a star in a star block and this triple star is too fun for my tiny pieces loving heart. For those of you who might not love tiny pieces as much, there is also an option to omit the innermost star and just do 2 stars. Either way, the block is such a fun traditional block.
For the cutting and assembly instructions, head to Moda Bake Shop. Each week there are 2 blocks shared so whether or not you are participating, it is a great resource for 12″ blocks!
I don’t know about you, but I am always on the lookout for a good way to use up small-ish cuts of fabric in a meaningful way. If you have just (10) fat quarters or (10) 1/4 yard cuts as well as 2 yards of background fabric, I have the quilt for you! This quilt finishes at 60″ x 72″ and is the perfect size for a nice snuggle quilt and it really only requires that much fabric!!!
For this quilt, I used the amazingly saturated and beautiful line of fabric by Riley Blake Designs debut designer Kristy Lea of Quiet Play. She is known for her amazing foundation paper piecing patterns and a love of all things gradient and rainbow. This fabric line is exactly what I would expect her to design, in the best way. Bright. Vibrant. FUN!
I used 10 different prints from Create as well as Blossom Rainbow (C730-Rainbow) for this fun quilt.
To start your quilt, you’ll need to cut out your fabric.
Cut (10) 7″ x width of fabric (WOF) squares of background
From each fat quarter or 1/4 yard, cut (6) 7″ squares
Once your fabric is cut, mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of each 7″ square of background fabric
Sew 1/4″ away from the center on BOTH sides, then cut down the drawn line to separate the half-square triangles (HSTs).
Press to the print side, then trim each HST to 6 1/2″. I love my Bloc Loc ruler when it comes to trimming HSTs. It saves my sanity every single time.
Arrange the HSTs into vertical rows of 12 triangles, sew the HSTs together into rows, then sew the rows together into a top. It really does feel like magic to make such a useable size quilt from such a small amount of fabric!
I backed this quilt in a Kaleidoscope Riley Blake print in Shamrock. I wanted to deviate from my norm (pink) and I love the vibrant hue of this backing. Kristy smartly designed some stripes that make for a perfect binding. Look for Create to hit your local quilt shop or favorite online shop soon!
