Today we have the 6th free Big Block pattern to download from the “I Can Totally Make That” pattern series.
Today it’s the Star Burst block from Me & My Sister Designs
CLICK HERE to visit their blog and the post about this block.
CLICK on the block to download this free pattern.
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We made our Star Burst block with fabrics from the GUEST ROOM collection
Ouch those long bias edges on the star points can get away from you. Best to starch fabrics well before cutting your shapes, then handle them carefully( don’t stretch or pull) while piecing
I worked on that fullness in my large corner triangles by taking up the seams a bit then starching the dickens out of my block. I found that my block came out somewhat over sized -(Perhaps the pattern designer intended that so it could be squared up with a trim). When I trimmed it to 18 1/2” it lay nice and flat. I used a piece of thick wool batting and adding some quilting can help use up the fullness that can happen with an 8 pointed star. Next time I make this block I will starch first then cut.
More about the Big Block Free Pattern Series:
There are 15 ‘I Can Totally Make That’ patterns. All are free patterns courtesy of Moda Fabric and their designers.
All are BIG 18” blocks that could stand alone as a mini quilt , make multiples for a larger throw or bed quilt. Maybe…make all 15 blocks as a sampler quilt? So many ways to go- isn’t that what we love about quilts and quilting?
Please respect the designer’s individual guidelines and use these patterns only for your own personal enjoyment. Read more about this at MODA FABRICS
The designers will be sharing their blocks via social media and their blogs, along with their ideas for finishing in the coming weeks . Here on our blog is one of many places you’ll be able to download this free series. You can use the links provided to visit the featured designer’s blog. All the designer’s should be sharing starting 9-23-2019 and over the next 2 weeks.
If you'd like to check out what the Moda designer’s will post about their blocks, here is the full schedule:
9.23.19: Lella Boutique and Sherri & Chelsi
9.24.19: Kansas Troubles
9.25.19: Crystal Manning and Me & My Sister
9.26.19: Jan Patek
9.27.19: Robin Pickens and Corey Yoder
9.30.19: BasicGrey
10.1.19: Betsy Chutchian and Lisa Bongean
10.2.19: American Jane
10.3.19: Kathy Schmitz
10.4.19: Zen Chic and Deb Strain
Thanks for reading! Until we blog again, be sure to take time out and Enjoy the Sew!® - Carol and staff @RCQ