I’ve been very tempted to join in with Spring Fever…
But I’d thought I’d better give it a miss because for one thing I don’t have many stringy, or potentially stringy, scraps and for another thing I resolved to sew nothing but bee blocks until I get myself up-to-date (not to mention my that trip-a-long is still only half quilted!)
But today it’s my birthday so I thought I’d give myself a couple of hours me-time sewing and, with a surprisingly small amount of neutrals and three Simply Color ombre solid jelly roll strips,
I whipped up this 19″ block, which I’m calling a twirling asterisk!
I had a cushion in mind but perhaps I’ll add some hanging corners to give it the option of being a mini wall hanging…
I foundation pieced this on fabric, which was a first for me, and you can probably see how it was done but if anyone wants a tute just let me know.
Have you been stripping along with Spring Fever?
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
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This caught my eye in the list of link ups–I LOVE it!
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Jessica Pyykkonen
That is just lovely! I am not “stripping along” because I have to many WIPs, but have definitely been eyeing some of the work. They are coming out so beautifully!
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Scrapatches
I love this block! Thanks so much for sharing … :) Pat
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Scrapatches
Happy Birthday! Many happy returns of the Day!
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Mina
This block came out great! I have so been wanting to join in, but I used all my strings on a spider web quilt so I am scrapless.
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Toni
What a fabulous block! And happy birthday to you! Giving yourself the gift of sewing just for fun is the best present.
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Nita
Pretty! I'll bet it makes a nice repeat in a large quilt.
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Sandra Sews
Happy birthday!! And that's a lovely block, too!!
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Cindy Sharp
I hope your special day is filled with things that make you smile. Love you block.
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Carla
Just look at all that texty print! Gorgeous
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Allison
Happy Birthday! love your twirling asterisk block! I was stringing along with String Fever, until I hurt my right hand and had to stop making blocks for a couple weeks. I'm not sure if have time to finish up my ugly quilt for the deadline, but I'm happy to be back to work on it.
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Catherine
Happy birthday-great to get sewing time. Love the block
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Karen
Happy Birthday! It's a lovely block, hope you had a great day :o)
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Annabella
Happy birthday Janine!! I hope you have had a wonderful day. I love your block – it's very cool!
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Pat Merkle
Happy Birthday Janine! Glad you got time to sew something fun. Love it, it looks fab!
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linda
Happy Birthday your block looks fun to do :))
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Deborah
Very cool block!! Happy! Happy! Birthday!
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Jess
Awesome Janine, it looks fantastic! Happy birthday!
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Toya
A quick Tute on this beautiful block would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Toya
I figured it out, but I think I need to put the pattern on muslin instead of paper.
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Anna
It is gorgeous! Love the text next to the bright solids.
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Benta AtSLIKstitches
What a super block. I've had more success with foundation piecing than paper piecing. How many sections are there? I reckon it could be 8, 4, or even 2???
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A Quilter's Mission - Vicki
OUTSTANDING!! Love the color combo. The solid brights are exactly what this square needed. What ever you end up using this for, it will be happy! Happy birthday…
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M-R Charbonneau
Love it, Janine!
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pennydog
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Yes tute please, it's lovely!
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Amanda K
Nice block :)
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Nat at Made in Home
Great block!
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Kirsten
Happy birthday – such a brilliant block! Thanks for linking up this week.
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Soma Acharya
A Very Happy Birthday to you, Janine!! I love the Twirling Asterisk. You have a perfect blend of colors and neutrals there. Beautiful!
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Renee
Oooh! I love the block!
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Leslie
May I Have your permission to use this block as a Block of the Month block for my quilt guild? Fully credited to you of course. I think they would enjoyed making this . I know IT would. LVBlairGallagher@gmail.com if you would respond to me either way?
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Kelli
Very cool! I wouldn't mind a tute :)
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Anne
I love this block and would’ve a tutorial/patterns. Many thanks, Anne
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Tammy
I just came across your Twirling Asterisk quilt and would love to know where I can find a tutorial.
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