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Pinwheel
All of our blocks for this pattern look like spinning stars to me. The Pinwheel Block is really a great way to begin this Quilt Along. Block one’s templates are simple and there isn’t too many changes of colors. If you are beginning out as a paper piecer, this is the one to start with. Also, Cassandra has created a great blog post of Paper Piecing tools for you!
New this year are videos with each pattern!!! You’ll find the link in the pattern. Now, I’m going to be upfront with you. This is the FIRST TIME I have recorded a video. I have already made some notes for next time. I would ask for constructive criticism, but I don’t think I am ready for it yet. So hold your comments for a few weeks, please.
This week’s Sponsor
Let’s all give a round of applause to The Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this our quilt along this week! The Fat Quarter Shop will be sending a $25 gift certificate to one of our lucky Concert Goers.
How do I win this awesome prize?
- Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
- Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: The Fat Quarter Shop
- Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2023 and #quiltconcert2023block1
- Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is only available to US residents, but we have international prizes coming up in future weeks!
- Post a photo of your cut fabric using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, June 22, 2023 (if you don’t want to make your primary account public, you can always create a second, public account to use for this quilt along and other projects like this)
- Winners will be selected by random drawing and will be contacted via Instagram direct message by Lissa and Cassandra. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address within 48 hours. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.
*Note – Cassandra and I check to make sure you meet all the requirements to win, so make sure you are following who you need to follow*
Download Block One, Pinwheel
Here they are! Remember to download these NOW! Next week when Block 2 is available, this pattern will no longer be free. But do not fear! It will be available for sale for $2.50, or you can purchase the complete pattern and don’t worry about getting the download in time.
Block One is now available at ShoppeLovinglyLissa
I look forward to seeing you all at tonight’s PJ Jam Zoom sew in!
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