#15 Mystery Quilt Train Ride
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As Judy said, this block was listed as Christmas Star but like most blocks has many names. There are variations of this traditional block that are also know as Morning Star, Rosebud, and Virginia, according to BlockBase. The block in #14 is Calgary Stampede, according to Judy Martin.
While researching this I saw a block that would be a lovely coordinating block. Its called Jack In The Box. I'm not feeling very well today but when I finish my block (hopefully tomorrow) I will try to make a Jack In the Box block to go with it, if anybody is interested.
While researching this I saw a block that would be a lovely coordinating block. Its called Jack In The Box. I'm not feeling very well today but when I finish my block (hopefully tomorrow) I will try to make a Jack In the Box block to go with it, if anybody is interested.
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#153
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Great call, Jan! The Joker block works very well with the Christmas Star (or whatever name you choose from the list for this block).
I enlarged it to 12 1/2" unfinished to match the Star in this way:
Flying geese for each corner patch are made from one feature fabric measuring 3"x 5 1/2" and two background squares 3"x3". The two HSTs for each corner patch are from one feature fabric square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and one background square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (same HST method used for Star). Trim resulting two HSTs to 3" square. Make four corner patches that will measure 5 x 1/2" x 5 1/2" each.
The sashing pieces are 2 1/2" x 5 1/2". The center block is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".
Assemble patches, sashing pieces, center block in rows as you would a nine patch block.
Here is my ready-to-quilt table topper that will be a hostess gift if I get it done by the weekend!
I enlarged it to 12 1/2" unfinished to match the Star in this way:
Flying geese for each corner patch are made from one feature fabric measuring 3"x 5 1/2" and two background squares 3"x3". The two HSTs for each corner patch are from one feature fabric square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and one background square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (same HST method used for Star). Trim resulting two HSTs to 3" square. Make four corner patches that will measure 5 x 1/2" x 5 1/2" each.
The sashing pieces are 2 1/2" x 5 1/2". The center block is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".
Assemble patches, sashing pieces, center block in rows as you would a nine patch block.
Here is my ready-to-quilt table topper that will be a hostess gift if I get it done by the weekend!
#155
Oh I love your topper! I want to make one more block if I can squeeze out enough white. I will make the block using your version of Jack In The Box with the sashing strips. Thanks for posting the dimensions. Lucky hostess!!!! Its beautiful!
#158
Really like all the stars I've seen so far. The white star grabs me and I would like to play with this block some more.
My fabrics were really out there especially my light ones and because of that the ribbon effect was entirely lost on mine. I like the look of my really out there blocks anyway. I just happened to have four yellow schoolhouse blocks from years back and used them for this small quilt top. Have you ever?!!
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...and thank you Judy, this was beyond fun!
My fabrics were really out there especially my light ones and because of that the ribbon effect was entirely lost on mine. I like the look of my really out there blocks anyway. I just happened to have four yellow schoolhouse blocks from years back and used them for this small quilt top. Have you ever?!!
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...and thank you Judy, this was beyond fun!
Last edited by Bluebonnets; 10-20-2016 at 01:07 PM.
#160
Wow, I go away for half a day, and miss all the fun. All those runners and blocks are fabulous, everything is terrific. Love how all of you mixed the blocks in your projects.
Angelie I really like your two fabrics, very pretty.
Angelie I really like your two fabrics, very pretty.
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