Wedge Star Tool Sew Along

Wedge Star Sew Along-Block 10  Diamond Four Patch Wedge This is the last block we will be looking at using this tool and is, by far, my favorite. You will need theTechnique Sheet for Diamond Four Patch Wedge for this block. You can purchase it here.  Because the difficulty rating on this one is a 5, we have left it until the end to allow you to get very comfortable with the tool!! The complexity of this block and the variety of layouts allow you to achieve very intricate patterns. Quilts such as ‘Argyle’ , are what makes this block worth...

Wedge Star Sew Along- Block 9  Twisted Wedge Star Welcome back!!!! I did warn you we would be taking a wee break from the weekly wedge star sew along  but here we are, back again, with some fresh new ways to use this great tool.  This week we are exploring the ‘Twisted Wedge Star’ and for this block Deb Tucker has created a bit of a cheat sheet, which is available at our online shop. Just click ‘Twisted Wedge Star’ and it will pop up!!   On this sheet you will find a chart similar to the one that comes with...

Wedge Star Sew Along Block 8- Block ‘C’ Freelancer Welcome Back everyone!!  Here we are on the last block to complete the ‘Freelancer’!! I know some of you jumped ahead and that’s ok but for those that did not I have a few tips for you.  First of all let’s get that final block together!  This is the Wedge Star Block which you have already completed once (practice round!). I have added a couple 'reminders' here. First remember when adding the first small wedge to the diamond, press the seam allowance towards the diamond and after trimming, add the second...

Wedge Star Sew Along-Block 7  Block ‘B’ Freelancer    This week we are working with a different variation of the ‘Mixed Block’ than what we have done already. Basically this one is the same but you are again going to have to pay very special attention to color placement!!! There are no special instructions other than laying the pieces out and sewing together in the proper orientation. I have the colors I used in my block in brackets for reference as to placement.  For this block you will need:- 2 small dark wedges(coral) 6 small background wedges (white) 3 dark diamonds...

Wedge Star Sew Along Block 6 Block ‘A’ Freelancer You have been doing so well with the various blocks we have explored, so far….let us step it up a bit and go for a project!! This is just a combination of 3 blocks (two of them are repeated 4 times) with different placements of the colors. So your job is to ensure the proper placement of the fabrics and the proper orientation of the blocks, within the project.  Each week for the next three we are going to feature one of the three  blocks. First thing you need to do...