We were introduced to 5 woman - Eula, Bess, Dorothy, Florence, and Emmeline - who gathered together each week to work on their entry to the quilt contest for the 1933 World Fair.
Since then, Frances has shared a new short story about one of the women set during the Christmas season. This year we join Emmeline in 1919 in a story called Starry Night. For the last several years, I've put together a block pattern in celebration of the story. This years block is called December Star.
You can find the story and the free block pattern - written by me! - at QuiltFiction.
The block finishes at 8" square and the star points can be made with templates or with FPP. It is a very fun block to sew - the FPP way at least! - so I enjoyed putting together this table runner for my kitchen table.
The block pattern also includes the fabric requirements for a few settings. I love the secondary pattern you get at the corners when the blocks are set together.
This first option is a 25 block option is throw sized and finishes at at 48" x 48".
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The table runner is made with 3 blocks and finishes at 30" x 12".
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I can't wait to listen to the latest story!
Oh, the secondary pattern that emerges is delightful, Patty! Fun design and lovely table runner. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a nice design, Patty! I think it's wonderful that you had the opportunity to participate in this book project. Making the stars into a Christmas-related project is a good one. Merry Christmas!
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