ASQA : Post # 3 : Block # 2 & 8

Here are my next two blocks.
Block # 2 & 8 for the Among the Stars Quilt Along.

These involve much more piecing. And there are a lot many points to match!

This is so not my regular style of quilting.

But since its just 2 blocks at a time, I am actually enjoying it!

Here's block # 2

 And block # 8

Here are all the blocks completed so far.

I really love the low volume look of this quilt. It is so different from my normal colorful work!
I have a lot of scraps left after making this one. I will surely make another quilt from it!

Here's the schedule again
February 10 : Cutting Instructions
February 17 : Block 1 & 7
 February 24 : Block 2 & 8 ----> This is today
March 03 : Block 3 & 9
March 10 : Block 4 & 10
March 17 : Block 5 & 11
March 24 : Block 6 & 12
March 31 : Putting the Quilt top together
April 7 : Finishing
April 14 : Show off!!!

The pattern is available in both PDF format and print format from Fat Quarter Shop

Until next time

Cheers!!! 

ASQA : Post # 2 : Blocks 1 & 7

Here's my first two blocks.
Block number 1 & 7 for the Among the Stars Quilt Along (ASQA)

I did deviate from the directions and made the hourglass blocks without cutting up the squares into triangles as instructed in the pattern. I used the shortcut method of fast hourglass blocks.

Here's my block # 1

and here's my block # 2

I'm VERY bad at doing precision piecing, so this one was a bit of a challenge! But I'm happy with my blocks!!! 

Dont they look like happy blocks?

Looking forward to making the next ones!!!

Here's the schedule again
February 10 : Cutting Instructions
February 17 : Block 1 & 7  -----> Thats today
February 24 : Block 2 & 8
March 03 : Block 3 & 9
March 10 : Block 4 & 10
March 17 : Block 5 & 11
March 24 : Block 6 & 12
March 31 : Putting the Quilt top together
April 7 : Finishing
April 14 : Show off!!!

The pattern is available in both PDF format and print format from Fat Quarter Shop

Until next time

Cheers!!! 

ASQA : Post # 1 : Cutting Instructions

Hiya all!

Finally, here's the first post on the ASQA!

Cutting Instructions.

Assuming that you guys already have the pattern and have since then bought the fabric you need, you are ready to cut into the wonderful fabric.

I have chosen to make my quilt with a Low Volume Color Scheme. I combined the Moda Low Volume FQ bundle with a few other fabrics that blended into it and made up this lovely bundle!

First cut up the fabric as required for each block. And sort into bundles.

After that take a bundle at a time and cut up pieces for the blocks as per the instructions in the pattern.

 Since we will be making HSTs from the 2 - 7/8" square pieces, I cut them into 3" square pieces. I will be squaring up the HSTs after they're done so it should be okay.

I used those plastic filing folders to hold the pieces of the blocks together. I put a sheet of white paper in it and put pieces for two blocks on either side of that sheet.

I use one of the metal rings that we use to organize index cards to hold all the 6 folders together...

Now you're ready to start putting together the blocks.

Ready for the next set of instructions?

ASQA Take 2

I'm getting my act together for the Among the Stars Quilt Along
And here's the revised schedule 

Here's the revised schedule!!!
February 10 : Cutting Instructions
February 17 : Block 1 & 7
February 24 : Block 2 & 8
March 03 : Block 3 & 9
March 10 : Block 4 & 10
March 17 : Block 5 & 11
March 24 : Block 6 & 12
March 31 : Putting the Quilt top together
April 7 : Finishing
April 14 : Show off!!!

I am going to make sure that I do not miss a single post this time, so when I'm writing it, I've already finished Blocks 3&9!!!

Looking forward to having a blast!!!

Cheers!!!

Among the Stars Quilt Along - ASQA

I am so excited to tell you that 2013 has been one of the most fabulous years I've had so far!!!

So much so, that I'm absolutely thrilled to announce my plans for the next year!!!

2014 will see a lot more happening at 13 Woodhouse Road!!!

But first up, is the Among the Stars Quilt Along - ASQA... Read on to know more...

Among the stars is a fabulous pattern written as a BOM (Block of the Month) for Its Sew Emma by Kimberly Jolly.

It is made up of 6 different blocks (2 of each kind to make a total of 12 blocks). The finished quilt measures 62.5" x 76.5".

Each blocks is a 'star' block made using squares and HSTs (Half Square Triangles). This pattern in a beginner friendly. It is available in both PDF format and print format from Fat Quarter Shop

Here's the list of fabric that you'll need.

I am making it using the Moda Low Volume Fat quarter Bundle and a few additional low volume prints. But you can make it from your scraps too!!!

Here's the schedule :

January 6, 2014 : Cutting Instructions
January 9, 2014 : Block 1 & 7
January 13, 2014 : Block 2 & 8
January 16, 2014 : Block 3 & 9
January 20, 2014 : Block 4 & 10
January 23, 2014 : Block 5 & 11
January 27, 2014 : Block 6 & 12
January 30, 2014 : Putting together the Quilt Top
February 3, 2014 : Basting, Quilting & Finishing
February 10, 2014 : Showcase!

Ready to have fun of the ASQA???

Wondering what the finished quilt top will look like?

Here, the quilt is made from Moda's Sentiment Fabric. You can order fabric according to the fabric requirement or you can  use fabric from your stash!!!

Get your supplies ready and we'll kick off next week!!!

Cheers!!!