Variable Star Quilt Block

 

I have never gotten excited about participating in a Block of the Month series, but for some reason, this time is different. When Lois, one of the charter members of our Sewful Sisters, handed out the pattern for the first block and told us we could use any colors or kinds of fabrics we liked, I was off and running.

Notice, I have already knocked this puppy out weeks ahead of time and can’t wait to see the pattern choice for the next block.

Lois found this Variable Star block on Electric Quilter 6 (EQ6). The example she made had only two traditional fabrics. You can see a picture of it here:

http://quiltedtimeposts.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-sewful-sisters-meet-again.html

I had been wanting to make a batik quilt with beige print neutrals in the background and deeper grayed pastels as a contrast. I did not have enough of the floral fabric to make a block with just two fabrics, so had to add a third. I think I like it better that way.

This is the little treasure trove of neutrals that I will be using for the remainder of the blocks.

When I was at Bolts to Binding the other day, I noticed that Jerie had gathered up the very small cuts left from the end of the batik bolts and had made small color-themed bundles with them. Each bundle contained four or five pieces that were smaller than a fat quarter. Only $5.00 a bundle! I grabbed the two with beige neutrals. Lucky, happy me!