It’s Week 1 in our brand new sew along! We are starting off the quilt with the Open Star Block in the Swinging in a Star Sew Along!
This is going to be such a fun sew along, I can’t wait to see your versions of all the blocks!
If you’re new to the sew along, we are going to sew through the Swinging on a Star quilt together! We will be making a different block style each week and working through each section of the quilt. I’m using my Stardust fabric with this sew along, it looks great with the Swinging on a Star quilt! You can sew along with Stardust, or any fabric you choose!
Open Star Block – Swinging on a Star Sew Along
We are starting with the Open Star Blocks – you will need 3 of these! The blook has a sweet nine-patch center and is surrounded by some little star corners. It’s a quick and easy one to put together.
Here’s the video tutorial for the Open Star Block!
I’d love to have you sew along with us! You can find the pattern in my shop – here’s the link for the PDF pattern and the link for the Paper pattern.
You can also find the Swinging on a Star Quilt Kit in my shop! It includes everything you need to make the quilt top including the fabric, background, and binding too, all in a pretty keepsake box.
If you’re sewing along with us, share your photos with the hashtag #swingingonastarsal and show off your blocks!
Greetings. I’m new here, I just ordered my kit. It’s beautiful. Is there a video sew along? If where can I find it? Thank you.
Hi Toni!
Yes, I’ll be doing videos each week for this sew along. You can find them in my Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/FlamingoToesStitchandShare) and on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJIIg7q7b1ppfN6-apdcRYPRms74qZeE1
Hi Bev: I couldn’t find the You Tube video for today’s block SAL. I was able to only find last week’s kick off video. Will I be able to log on through You Tube for the weekly telecasts? I’m excitedly waiting for my kit to arrive.
Hi Danica! I’m sorry you couldn’t find it! Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/fct6pKLRjCI
I’ve also embedded it in the post on the blog so it’s easy to find.
Thanks!
Hi Beverly, I’m looking forward to participating in this sew-a-long. I’ve ordered your pdf pattern, and plan to use fabric I already have for this project. I haven’t cut out any pieces yet, but when I get a first block put together, I’ll try to upload a photo so you can see how my color choices look in your design. I’m watching you on youtube, and am having a bit of an issue with the audio – even when I turn my speakers all the way up, the video isn’t very loud. I can make it work, but just wanted to mention it in case I’m not the only one. Looking forward to next week!
Update on that sound/volume issue – I watched your week one you tube video on my tv last night and the sound was just fine, so the issue must be with my computer browser and the video. Next week I plan to watch on the big screen in a comfy chair!
Oh I wish my kit would get here! I’m so excited to start this quilt and sew along with you!
So excited . . . My kit arrived today. Felt like Christmas in June. I really love the fabric design and colors. Thanks for posting the You Tube link—going to watch the open block tutorial and then dig in. Yay!
Yay Danica!! I’m so glad your kit made it!!
Hi, Bev. Im planning to cut and sew all my block pieces at the same time for the whole quilt1 top. Is there a combined list of all the pieces for the whole quilt (not broken down block by block)?
Hi Rhonda!
Sorry – they are broken down by block in this pattern. Hope that’s ok!
Of course that’s okay! I just went through the pattern and listed all the fabric names, piece sizes and quantities in a notebook. Now it’s time for me to get cutting! Cheers, Bev!