Block #2: 2022 Summer Quilt Along
Block #2: Shasta Dais for the 2022 Summer Quilt Along
It is Week 2 of the Summer Quilt Along, and this might be my favorite block. I've made a number of lone star attempts over the years--paper piecing gives this block so much precision! This block is officially called Shasta Daisy—I spent time at Lake Shasta in Northern California as a kid. This doesn’t look much like a Shasta Daisy, but I like the name.
Spend the summer making a choose your own adventure sampler quilt! This beginner-friendly sampler pattern features 9 different block designs—make the quilt as shown [2 options!] or create your own 13 block quilt.
Note: Faith Jones, Lee Heinrich and I are not hosting the Summer Sampler this year. This quilt along will be run similarly to the Summer Sampler.
Enjoy easy-to-follow instructions and helpful hints every step of the way. This year, former Summer Sampler designers will be sharing tips throughout the quilt along, on everything from choosing fabrics, to basting quilts, to paper piecing hacks to make your life easier!
5 Block Quilt Option
There are multiple different ways that you can layout this quilt—use 5 of the blocks or all 9!
9 Block Quilt Option
Sugar Kit by Sewtopia
Fabric requirements and kit information: https://swimbikequilt.com/fabric-kits
5 FQs or 1/4 yards
3 half yards
1 yard (black or navy)
4-½ yards (background) for 60’’ x 60’’ quilt; 6 yards for 60’’ x 84’’ quilt
5/8 yard binding
3-1/2 yard backing [for the smaller quilt]; 5-1/4 yards backing [for the larger quilt]
Follow Along on Instagram + Share your progress: #chooseyourownadventurequilt
WHY IS IT CALLED THE CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE QUILT AND MORE FAQ's: https://swimbikequilt.com/summer-quilt-along-faq