July 27, 2010 – Correction to Double Star Block – directions
If you uploaded the directions for the Double Star Block yesterday, you will need to go back and get the corrected directions.
Click here or click on Free Block Patterns – 2010 Block of the Week – Freedom Star Blocks – Part 2.
TO make the block you will need to print and make FOUR of each paper-pieced section A and B.
Happy Quilting!
Betty Dietz
July 26, 2010 – Freedom Star Block #29 – Double Star Block
Double Star Block - Freedom Star Colors
Double STar Block - Tropical Colors
This week my husband and I will celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary, and I chose the traditional block, Double Star, to honor this event. When colored with greens and salmons for the stars it makes a cute tropical fish block!
For complete directions Click here or click on Free Block Patterns – 2010 Block of the Week – Freedom Star Blocks – Part 2.
Happy Quilting!
Betty Dietz
July 19, 2010 – Freedom Star Block #28 – The Dog Star Block
The Dog Star Block - Freedom Star Colors
Sirius, the “Dog Star” is the brightest star in the night sky. It is located in the constellation Canis Major (big dog). The Ancient Greeks noted that the appearance of Sirius heralded the start of the long, hot and dry summer, and this is where we get the term “the dog days of summer”. This summer has certainly been one of the hottest in recent history, with much of the USA suffering. Here in Washington DC, we have had a record number of over 90 degree days and our plants and lawns are certainly feeling the heat.
So, to beat the heat, this week’s star block is named “The Dog Star Block” It is a variation of the traditional “New Star Block”.
For complete directions Click here or click on Free Block Patterns – 2010 Block of the Week – Freedom Star Blocks – Part 2.
Happy Quilting!
Betty Dietz
July 12, 2010 – Freedom Star Block #27 – World Cup Soccer Star Block
World Cup Soccer Star Block #27 - Freedom Star Colors
Like a lot of others, I followed the FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament from South Africa this month. I really wanted the USA to win, but it was not to be. I watched many of the matches throughout the month, culminating in yesterday’s final match between Spain and The Netherlands, and I have gained a lot of respect for those fabulous athletes. Some of the hits that they took were quite hard, and yet they continued to play. I also learned a lot about the sport of soccer, I now feel like I know more about the rules, two yellow cards and you’re out! I hope all the young kids playing soccer, will aspire to be good enough for the USA Team in the future.
I chose this block titled “World Without End” and I re-designed it as an easy paper-pieced block. It reminds me of the drawing in the opening credits for the FIFA Cup this year, I see the Soccer player going after the ball with both feet high off the ground.
For complete directions Click here or click on Free Block Patterns – 2010 Block of the Week – Freedom Star Blocks – Part 2.
Happy Quilting! Betty Dietz
World Cup Soccer Star Block #27 - Spanish Team Colors
July 5, 2010 – Freedom Star Block #26 – Fourth of July Star Block
Fourth Of July Star Block
Happy Fourth of July!
I hope everyone is renewed after the long holiday weekend and ready to start on the next 25 Freedom Star Blocks. For this week’s block, I chose an older block that was named July Fourth, originally published in a syndicated column under the name Nancy Page. The column was written by Florence LaGanke Harris between 1920 -1940 (Barbara Brackman – Block Base for EQ)
I have re-designed this block making is easier to piece and sew with rotary cutting techniques. And I have re-colored and re-named the block “The Fourth of July Star Block”.
For complete directions Click here or click on Free Block Patterns – 2010 Block of the Week – Freedom Star Blocks – Part 2.
Happy Quilting!
Betty Dietz