2015 Adventure Quilt Block of the Month #8

The eighth Block of the Month in The 2015 Adventure Quilt is the Quarter Lone Star. Using the Trace ‘n Create Quilt Templates— Lone Star Quilts Collection, create a simplified version of a quilting classic using fabric scraps from your quilting collection. Stitch the Lone Star block without any dreaded Y-seams. 

Notions, Fabrics, and Supplies:

Get started by choosing fabrics. Any three-color combinations will work. I had a surplus of black, white, and chartreuse green in my quilting fabric scraps. If you’ve been following along, you know that this Block of the Month series is a scrap fabric adventure.

Month: Quarter Lone Star

All blocks in The 2015 Adventure Quilt measure 12-1/2″ x 12-1/2″, creating a 12″x 12″ finished block. 1/4″ seam allowances are included.

Supplies:

Assorted Fabric Scraps
Trace ‘n Create Quilt Templates— Lone Star Quilts Collection
Fine Tip Non-Permanent Marking Pen
Glow Line Tape (optional)

Build a Strip Set

Gather 7–9 fabrics to arrange and audition for the strip set.
Fabrics should be at least 14″ long.











Note from Nancy: Use small widths of the darkest fabric for the greatest impact.
For my block, I cut seven fabrics in the following strip widths:


2-1/2″ x 14″
4″ x 14″
2-1/4″ x 14″
3-1/2″ x 14″
1-1/4″ x 14″
2-1/2″ x 14″
1-1/2″ x 14″

Stitch strips together using a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics.

The finished strip set measures approximately 15-1/2″ x 14″.

Trace Shapes




 Use templates labeled as “24-inch” Finished Block

The templates are marked in the upper corners with either A, B, or C. You’ll find that helpful when assembling the blocks.

Spritz the strip set with your favorite spray starch alternative. Then, press to add extra crispness.
Position Template B (diamond shape) onto the wrong-side of the strip set.
Trace with a non-permanent marking pen .













Allow a 1″ space between the diamond shapes, and trace a second diamond.



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