Observatory Block of the Month--The February Star Block
February Star from the Observatory 2021 Block of the Month by Katie Blakesley swimbikequilt.com
I can’t believe that it is February already! Today is the block release day for the February Star, the second block in the Observatory 2021 Block of the Month. Everyone who has subscribed will receive an email with a link to download the January Block pattern. If you haven’t subscribed yet but would like to, please join in at any time. I have put together a short series of emails that you will start to receive once you join, that talk about fabric choices, the Facebook group, suggestions on how to stay organized, etc.
The blocks are oversized—16-1/2’’ x 16-1/2’’—and fun to sew!
This beginner-friendly sampler pattern features 12 different block designs and is suitable for all skill levels.
Complete finishing instructions to make a 64'' x 84'' quilt
The quilt pattern is written with instructions specific to the solids quilt blocks (shown below), and I have included cutting instructions for the rainbow blocks!
The February Star block has 2 piecing options. You can either traditionally piece the entire block, or you can foundation paper piece a portion of the block. The teal quilt block above is traditionally pieced; the solids block below is partially paper pieced.
February Star from the Observatory 2021 Block of the Month by Katie Blakesley swimbikequilt.com
January and February Stars in Kona Cotton from the Observatory 2021 Block of the Month by Katie Blakesley swimbikequilt.com
I have put included some paper piecing resources below, both videos and photo tutorials.
Never Tear out FPP Stitches Again
January and February Stars in Fairy Dust Ombre from the Observatory 2021 Block of the Month by Katie Blakesley swimbikequilt.com
