Graceful Points QAL Block 10

Time is passing by as we move into Block 10 of the Graceful Points QAL.  Before I start talking about the next block, I want to show you the blocks we have done so far in this fun QAL.

The above image shows all the blocks we have completed and where they will be placed in the QAL.  We have five more blocks and a few bonus blocks coming up.

Today release of Block 10 is called in the Studio 180 Design Blockbuster #17 "Salem Star."  For this block, we will be using the BG, C1, C2, and C4 fabrics, so please refer to your color chart found in your general instructions. You will also want to download Block 10 and Blockbuster #17 "Salem Star" Instructions, both are required to make your blocks.

For this block, we are going to introduce you to the Corner Pop® tool. By the time you are done, you will be familiar with the Corner Pop® tool.  Please remember that you should read the tools instructions before starting if you are not familiar with this tool.  Also,  I suggest checking out the Studio 180 Design Corner Pop Fundamentals YouTube Video.

Please remember that the pictures used in this tutorial are for the 9" block for the Wallhanging.  Be sure to read the Downloaded Block Instructions to get the correct cutting and trimming sizes for the 12" block, which are indicated in (Blue) parenthesis.

Let's start playing with our Corner Pop tool.

Unit A:  Popped Corner Square

We are going to start by removing the two opposite corners of our square. 

Start by finding the 1 1/2″ (2") Cut Away Corner Line on the Corner Pop tool.  Line up those marks on one of the corners of the square and trim.

Next, cut all the replacement corners diagonally once.  

Center one of the replacement triangle on one trimmed corners of the square.  Making sure that the square is on top and stitch with an accurate 1/4" square.  Press the seams open.

Repeat on the other corner the trimming and stitching process as indicated in the block instructions for the opposite corner.

Right Handed

Left Handed

Find the 1 1/2″ (2") Corner Trim Down line on the Corner Pop Tool.  Position the line on the newly sewn seam.  Align with the seam and the edges of the unit with the edges of the tool and trim.

Rotate the square 180°.  Repeat the trim process as you did for the opposite corner.

Make 4 Unit A.

Unit B:  Right Popped Rectangle

For units B and C, we are going to pop the corner for the rectangle units once again, using the same 1 1/2″ (2") Corner Trim Down numbers we used in the A units.

Right Handed

The B units we will pop the bottom left corner first.  

Once your first corner is trimmed away, the remaining process is the same as for the A units.  You are going to center your BG replacement corners along the edge that was just trimmed away.  Make sure your rectangle is on the top, stitch with a good 1/4" seam allowance.  Press the seams open.

Rotate your rectangle around 180° and trim away the opposite corner.  Align the replacement corner, stitch, and press.

Using the 1 1/2″ (2") Corner Trim Down line on the Corner Pop Tool.  Position the line on the newly sewn seam.  Align with the seam and the edges of the unit with the edges of the tool and trim.

Rotate the square 180°.  Repeat the trim process as you did for the opposite corner.

Make 4 Unit B.

Unit C:  Left Popped Rectangle

Unit C is made the exact way you did Unit B, except you will need to cut from the right side of the rectangle.

Right Handed

Left Hand

Once you have all your corners trimmed away, stitch the replacement triangles in place and press the seams open. 

Repeat for the opposite corner and trim to size.  

Make 4 Unit C.

Assembly

Now that all the units are completed it is time to stitch them together.  Starting with Units B and C first.

Stitch one unit B and one unit C together, making sure to match up the seams.  They should make a "V" when stitched together as in the above picture.  Press the seams open.  Make 4 of these units.

Now that you have all your units complete, its time to lay out Block #10.  Please follow Blockbuster page Download to make sure you lay out the units correctly.  Double checking you have the correct placement of all your units.

Block 10, "Salem Star" is now complete, I look forward to seeing your Blocks, and I hope you will share your photos in the comments section below or on the Graceful Points Facebook Group.  Additionally, you can post your blocks on Facebook or Instagram making sure to use the #gracefulpointsqal and/or #quiltingaffection designs.  I can't wait to see your blocks.

On Friday, June 21st will be the release date for Block 11. In our next block, we will be continuing to use the Corner Pop® tool, and plus a few tools we have used in the past blocks.  

Tina 

"Designing to Inspire"