Block 6, Perpetual Motion, foundation paper piecing instructions for Quilt Concert 2023: Twinkle Twinkle (Digital PDF)
These are instructions for ONLY BLOCK 6 of Quilt Concert 2023. For the full instructions, follow weekly on the Not So Dramatic Life blog during the quilt along during Summer 2023. The full pattern is available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1480240562/quilt-concert-3-twinkle-twinkle-pdf?click_key=d4ee44cbc8824f9595b38083039f5deccc00e66c%3A1480240562&click_sum=0ac45f91&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&sts=1
About Quilt Concert 2023:
Twinkle Twinkle is the third quilt in the annual Quilt Concert Series. Stellar stars are a classic quilting favorite and Twinkle Twinkle takes flight with traditional blocks with a contemporary twist. Each block is foundation paper pieced to help achieve those perfect points and then set into a quilt with ample negative space to let the quilting shine.
Finished Quilt Size: 60”x 72”
Finished Block Sizes range from 3”x 3” to 18”x 18”
Block 6: 9" x 9" (9-1/2"x 9-1/2" unfinished)
Pattern Skill Level: Confident Beginner with Foundation Paper Piecing Experience*
*The pattern does not include specific instructions on how to foundation paper piece, but video instructions are provided for each block during the quilt along running June 9th, 2023 through the end of August. A link to the online resources page is included in the pattern.
Techniques covered in this pattern include foundation paper piecing
Fabric Requirements for Quilt Concert: Twinkle Twinkle
Fabric A (light teal): 6 yards
Fabric B (dark teal ): 1/2 yard
Fabric C (medium teal): 3/4 yard
Fabric D (dark violet): 3/4 yard
Fabric E (coral pink): 3/4 yard
Fabric F (light violet): 3/4 yard
Backing: 4-¾ yards
Binding: ½ yard
Fabric bundles to make the quilt top in the two colorways shown are available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1475987356/fabric-bundle-for-quilt-concert-2023?click_key=c77d51a59b9ec135e6bd80cc4b9a8f8c3a9d7d83%3A1475987356&click_sum=d4599168&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&crt=1&sts=1
This pattern is a PDF download.
Printed templates are required to construct this quilt. You will need to print the templates at 100% or "actual size" in order to construct the blocks. Templates print in black and white on letter size (8-1/2" x 11") paper.
Quilt Concert 2023: Twinkle Twinkle was developed as a collaborative quilt along hosted by Cassandra of The (not so) Dramatic Life and Lissa of Lovingly Lissa.
Please note that detailed instructions are not provided for the following: rotary cutting techniques, using a 1/4” seam allowance, basting techniques, quilting (a link to quilting suggestions is included during the quilt along), and binding techniques.
Copyright 2023. This pattern is intended for a single user. Please do not copy and/or distribute this pattern! The original purchaser of this pattern may make and distribute their creations for personal use, display at quilt shows, or for small-scale production at craft fairs or small-scale online sales. If items are publicly displayed or sold, the design should be attributed to The (not so) Dramatic Life and Lovingly, Lissa. Mass production is strictly prohibited.
Due to the nature of the product, digital pattern downloads cannot be returned.