Stars of Peace QAL: Fabric and Supplies

 

We are only 3 days away 

from this fun and inspiring quilt along!

So Exciting!!

If you are new to the conversation,

go read the introduction HERE...

we will wait:)

Fabrics:

As you can see in the photo above, there
are more than just 1 red, white, or blue.

I didn't quite go scrappy nor did I 

stick to my usual organized, cohesive look.

I decided to mix it up a bit this time.

The pattern will have overall yardage (ex. Red- #yards)

 and if you choose to go a bit scrappier, just 

add up your pieces to total yardage listed.

I added cutting instructions to each block

so, while you are doing the QAL with us,

there is no reason you can't choose

as you go and shop your stash.

Supplies:

This is pretty straight forward piecing project.

I like to use 40 wt thread for piecing

and will put opposing colors top/bottom

for blending purposes (red top-blue bottom).

You will need fusible web for the eagle

and stars if you choose to add them.

I like Pellon's 805 Wonder Under.

I find it easy to use and light weight.

I also use Magic Sizing vs starch or 

other pressing agents. It will keep your

seams nice and flat (very helpful for all

the bias seams).

If you right click on image then save to your computer, 

you can print out to start assembling supplies.

There are a couple of 

"(highly recommended)"

supplies that are optional 

but awesome to have.

Obviously if you don't have a

light box then a great 

window works wonders.

Then there are the slotted trimmers

by New Leaf Stitches....

I have trimmed my HSTs a 

multitude of ways but these

have been by far the easiest!

I almost didn't mind the trimming-LOL!

As a reminder, "Stars of Peace" 

will be available for sale in my 

Etsy shop as a full PDF download 

on February 1st, 2025.

The full pattern will be released 

at an introductory

rate of $20 for the first week only

(it will go up to $25 after that).

The pattern will also be

released as a BOM with 

each month posted for sale 

in my Etsy shop.

You will need a pattern to participate.

Every month, I will present a block

via a post here, in my newsletter,

and in my FB group, 

Robin's Rocking Needles.

We will be doing all the discussion

and ooohing/aaahing of 

fabric choices in the FB group.

See you in 2 short days!

~~~

Please leave a comment if you

have questions or email me

at 

robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com

Thank you:)

Stars of Peace QAL: Introduction

As some of you may know, 
I come from a military family.

After joining the Coast Guard myself, 

I met and married my husband then

 followed him in his 30 years of service.

We were fortunate to be able to see 

a great deal of the country through 

our moves, learning the history and culture

of many regions.

It was an honor to be a part of the 

Coast Guard and its missions.

As a quilter, I am involved with the 

Quilts of Valor Foundation.

The foundation's mission is an 

important message to those that

serve our country, you are not forgotten,

you are appreciated.

Why a QAL?

As our country prepares to celebrate

250 years as America, I choose

to celebrate through my design work and 

stories about my travels.

I am excited to have you here, 

stitching along!

When and How?

"Stars of Peace" will be available

for sale in my Etsy shop as a full

PDF download on February 1st, 2025.

The applique' templates

are full sized.

The full pattern will be released 

at an introductory

rate of $20 for the first week only

(it will go up to $25 after that).

The pattern will also be

released as a BOM with 

each month posted for sale 

in my Etsy shop.

You will need a pattern to participate.

Techniques will include piecing

and a bit of applique'.

This is a great technique sampler.

The following will be included:

Half-Square Triangle

Quarter-Square Triangle

Flying Geese

Parallelogram.

Of course there will be some

video assists to help the process.

Every month, I will present a block

via a post here, in my newsletter,

and in my FB group, 

Robin's Rocking Needles.

We will be doing all the discussion

and ooohing/aaahing of 

fabric choices in the FB group.

I pride myself on quality (tested)

patterns with full-sized templates

and assembly diagrams.

This is going to be fun!

Lots of posts coming your way 

this week to get us up to speed

on fabrics and supplies so

you will be ready to go

as soon as you get

your pattern!

Please leave a comment if you

have questions or email me

at 

robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com

Thank you:)

Winter Games QAL: Blizzard Supplies

 We are 3 days out from the start

of the Winter Olympics 2022 in

Beijing China!

Time to support our athletes

that have trained tirelessly

for this one moment!!

I am excited to see your 

fabric selections.

You saw mine HERE.

Please show progress 

over in my

Robin's Rocking Needles FB group.

If you are new to the conversation,

go read the introduction HERE. 

We will wait...

Ok, now that you are back, 

let's talk supplies.

Still love the Magic sizing 

for PRESSING all my seams

nice and flat.

*You see my favorite 

Bohin pencil is back.

That will come in handy

depending on the value

of your fabrics if you 

are doing hand applique'.

Other items in the picture are: 

 Karen Kay Buckley

serrated scissors for cutting

my applique' (especially

cutting into V points/curves.

Let's not forget my 

favorite hand applique'

thread: 50wt Aurifil thread.

The Add-a-Quarter (R) 

ruler 12" is a great asset

for making sure you don't

accidentally cut off a 

seam allowance....

Ask me how I know:)

OK, don't ask-lol.

Not shown but my favorite

fusible web is Wonder Under #805.

These items make my life 

so much easier.

I know we all have our

own favorite tools so 

assemble what you need

based on this supply list below:

Right click the image to save

to your computer so you can

use it as a checklist before Friday.

Don't forget the jingle bells:)

See you in 3 short days!

~~~