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Complex Stripe Star Block of the Month

Video by Margo Introducing the Block of the Month Program

On February 1st we will be kicking off our 2025 Block of the Month program. This is a 12 month program and will focus on building Star Blocks from Complex Stripe fabrics. It always is fascinating how we can achieve different looks from the same fabric based on how they are cut and arranged. We will explore Endless Design Possibilities utilizing the potential within printed complex stripes on fabric.

Each month I will post how I cut out various diamonds from a new Complex Stripe fabric. Each month you will receive a yard of a Complex Strip to be fussy cut into diamonds for a Star ( 6 diamonds/star) and a Textile History essay.
The Stars will be created using the English Paper Piecing technique allowing for great fussy cutting (can be machine pieced it you prefer). The Stars are then appliqued (hand or machine) onto the solid light fabric. These squares (13 1/2") are then surrounded by a dark solid ( 2") with borders of woven checks (5").
The first month's shipment will include sewing instructions, EPP template, papers, light background fabric, sashing, 1 yard of a Complex Stripe plus a Textile History essay written by Margo. The following monthly shipments will include a new Complex Stripe plus fresh papers, border check, dark solid for sashing and binding and a new Textile History essay by Margo. We can include recommended notions you may consider as well to help you with our creations (Glue stick, 80-100 wt thread for applique, mechanical pencil, Tailors chalk, China Marker)
We will have a private Facebook group for the BOM program participants. Each month we can share our designs and showcase our creativity. Margo will also host a "sit and stitch" each week at the store in Northfield, MN for those that can attend in person (2nd Fri/Sat of each month). We will share the presentation with those cannot attend in person.
For our international customers we would love to have you join the program as well. There will be an additional shipping charge and you will get QUARTERLY shipments instead of monthly.
In your order please let us know if you prefer the RED or the NAVY version of the quilt.

Time to get creative. May look complicated but it's not! Create your own unique patterns. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP