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BOM March 2019 - Prairie Christmas Star

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

It's March already and here's the BOM for this month. It's called Prairie Christmas Star and it was part of the Moda Countdown to Christmas QAL last December. The pattern is by Anne Weins and she has more layouts and ideas on her blog.


This block is rated as "moderate" difficulty. The most challenging part is the hour-glass. To make the hour-glass, you cut up a square along both diagonals to make 4 triangles. You switch the colors and sew them back into a square. Most of this sewing is on the bias. To minimize stretching, you can starch the fabric before you cut. While sewing, be sure to just relax and let the feed dogs do all the work. You will only gently guide the fabric to keep the 1/4" seam. Try not to tug or pull. An accurate 1/4" seam is important. If you are having trouble with the hour glass block, try cutting a larger square and make a slightly bigger hour glass and then trim back to the required size.

Link for the pattern again:

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-3-prairie-christmas-star.html

I made two blocks using solids.



I hope yo enjoy this block

Vasu

Comments (34)

  • 7 years ago

    Very pretty, Vasu! I especially like the dark green & yellow.

    Donna

  • 7 years ago

    Running down to the sewing room to gather my blues and Yellows. Thank you Vasu.

    Theresa


  • 7 years ago

    Just the inspiration I needed to "eat some frogs" so I can sew. A very nice block.

  • 7 years ago

    Love it....I’ll try to make some time this coming week to make a block or two!

  • 7 years ago

    Vasu, I love this block already! I am going to make a couple tomorrow. Love your color choices too! And TY Larri for pointing out the printer friendly version ;-)

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Here are my blocks. They went together quite easily. Vasu's tips were very welcome. I cut the hourglass units larger and was able to sliver trim. And starch helped keep those bias edges in line.

    Theresa



  • 7 years ago

    Pretty, Theresa! Nice job.

    Donna

  • 7 years ago

    Those are really nice, Theresa! Love the fussy cut flower.

  • 7 years ago

    Nice Theresa...love the one with dark background.

  • 7 years ago

    Theresa, those look great! I was planning on putting mine together today, but woke up with a nauseating migraine ha. Maybe tomorrow... I am actually off on a Monday for a change. Have a good week all.

  • 7 years ago

    Oh Char, those headaches are horrendous. I have not had one for several years now, thank goodness. Hope yours is gone soon.

    Theresa

  • 7 years ago

    Theresa, those are great blocks! I would never guess they were the same pattern without a close investigation. Amazing what color and placement can do.

  • 7 years ago

    My thoughts, too, Lois. After my split second first look, I thought she had used the wrong pattern for one of them. LOL

  • 7 years ago

    Love your blocks, Theresa. Fuzzy cut center looks really good.

  • 7 years ago

    Here's a picture of mine.

  • 7 years ago

    Liking it a lot!

    Theresa

  • 7 years ago

    Pretty, pretty, Sharon. I can't wait to see what you gals come up with when all the blocks are sewn together. Are most of you using the same colors/fabrics for every month?

  • 7 years ago

    Sharon, I love your colors!

  • 7 years ago

    Lois, I'm using a group of fabrics I bought at a resale shop. Obviously someone had something planned but didn't get it made. There is enough fabric for a queen. But the set is missing high congtrast and plain fabrics, so I'm pulling from my stash to break it up. Here's my BOM.


  • 7 years ago

    Thank you, Theresa, Lois and Donna.

    Lois, I'm not using the same fabric but trying to keep it in the general vicinity with scraps and have a 'flowery' fabric in there somewhere. So far, it's been easy to use the center of a nine patch but we'll see what other blocks are planned. :-) Part of the challenge. lol

  • 7 years ago

    Bev, that is really neat, love those colours.

    Theresa

  • 7 years ago

    All the blocks pictured look so nice! I really do like this block! I still haven't had time to put mine together yet, maybe later today. Lois, I am trying to stick with the same 4-6 fabrics I've been using for the other BOM, but I reserve the right to substitute if necessary. ;-P

  • 7 years ago

    Here is my first of two blocks. I like the way it turned out!

  • 7 years ago

    Char, Very dramatic. The pieces really pop. Love it!

    Sharon, love your soft colors, too.

  • 7 years ago

    ...and here's the 2nd! Love this block!

  • 7 years ago

    Nice blocks all! I’ve not had a chance to do a thing...new puppy in the house (9 weeks old tomorrow); I’ve been distracted, but sure hope to get back in the swing of sewing this week.

    V.

  • 7 years ago

    Char, really nice blocks and colours.

    Theresa

  • 7 years ago

    Sharon, Bev and Char,

    love your blocks.

    I‘m really liking the white for star points. I need to make one with that variation.

    Vasu.

  • 7 years ago

    My second block. The yellow is more vibrant than the pic. And the green matches the green in the flowered fabric.



  • 7 years ago

    Bev, colors look nice together. I love the red print!

  • 7 years ago

    Here is my block. Not enough contrast in the corners, but overall not too bad. :)

    Donna

  • 7 years ago

    At first glance, I though there was a square up ruler on your block, then realized it is the fabric. You are all caught up now with the BOM.

    Theresa

  • 7 years ago

    Donna, I think your contrast is good. It's a very pretty block.

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