Ramblin' Star Block of the Month is Here!

Did you know that the Ramblin' Star Block of the Month started last month?  

Let me tell you about Ramblin’ Star BOM!  The 8-Month Program features a combination of various sized blocks and fillers, and one 18” x 18” popular Medallion center block to complete this 60” x 60” beautiful quilt. This traditional piecing pattern is great for the Intermediate to Advance Beginners and comes complete with fully colored illustrated instructions and templates to complete each month’s block. 

The featured quilt highlights Island Batik “Plum Delicious” Collection and uses the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Design Tools.

You can get more information on my website, HERE.  

It’s never too late to join in on the BOM Fun.

You can get more information on my website, HERE.  

Its never to late to join in on the BOM Fun.

Month One Block

Bonus Block 1

Here are the blocks that were released in June.  Month 1, included the first of two bonus blocks.

Month 2 Block

On the First of every month, I will release the next set of blocks, so here Month 2 Blocks.

Additionally, I offer support in my Ramblin Star BOM Facebook Group.  In this group, we offer help with your blocks with Step-by-Step Videos, plus we have a monthly Picture contest where you can win some awesome prizes, like Island Batik Fabric. 

All you have to do to enter the month Picture contest is to be in the Ramblin' Star BOM Facebook Group and Post Pictures of your finished blocks.

Here are Junes Blocks. So let's see those months 2 Blocks. If you post your block, I will include them in next month’s Blog post for Month 3.

If you are interested in participating in this Block of the Month Program.  Please make sure to join the Ramblin' Star Block of the Month Facebook Group and Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter to get the latest information on the Ramblin' Star Block of the Month Program.  

Receive a Free Pattern when you sign-up for my Newsletter

Tina

"Designs to Inspire"

Ramblin' Star Block of the Month! Coming Soon

Introducing, Ramblin' Star Block of the Month!

Ramblin’ Star Block of the Month is a bold and elegant quilt that will liven any room. This 8-Month Program features a combination of various sized blocks and fillers, and one 18” x 18” popular Medallion center block to complete this 60” x 60” beautiful quilt. This traditional piecing pattern that is great for the Intermediate to Advance Beginners comes complete with fully colored illustrated instructions and templates to complete each month’s block. The featured quilt highlights Island Batik “Plum Delicious.” Collection.

This Block of the Month pattern uses the Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design Rulers; 

• Tucker Trimmer® 1, 
• Wing Clipper® 1, 
• Square Squared® 6”, 
• V Block®, 
• Corner Beam®

I have also worked really hard to create all the support materials you'll need for a successful program! 

Program Support

• Teaser video to help you promote the BOM program (above).
• Monthly step-by-step instruction videos (starting June 1st)
• Ramblin' Star BOM Facebook Group where you can go for additional help, project updates, and video support
• Quiltalong event hosted by designer beginning in June, hosted in the Facebook group.

Block 1 Pattern Pre-Sales will begin starting May 1st, with shipping to starts shortly after around May 15th.  Patterns will be $5.00 a month, includes 2 Bonus Blocks and finishing instructions.

If you are interested in participating in this Block of the Month Program.  Please make sure to join the Ramblin' Star Block of the Month Facebook Group and Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter to get the latest information on the Ramblin' Star Block of the Month Program.  
As a bonus to signing up for my newsletter, you will receive a Free Pattern.

Tina

"Designs to Inspire"

2018 Master the Rulers: Studio 180 Design Blockbuster 11

This week’s master the ruler: Studio 180 Design Blockbuster 11 was a fun one to make.  Search Light uses the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Design Corner Beam® Trimmer.  This ruler is not new to me, I used it in my upcoming pattern, Ramblin' Star, in the Medallion Center Block.

The block was the highlight of my weekly Facebook Live Series, Quilt Talk Tuesday, Episode 11: Making Corner Beam units.  You can check out the video here:

This week’s master the ruler: Studio 180 Design Blockbuster 11 was a fun one to make.  Search Light uses the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Design Corner Beam® Trimmer.  

This ruler is not new to me, I used it in my upcoming pattern, Ramblin' Star, in the Medallion Center Block.

Next, you will cut your beams out using the Center Beam Trim lines. 

Now that the center beams are cut out, it’s time to cut out the side pieces.  Using the Side Triangle trim #1 line on the ruler. 

I used two different fabric colors, one on each side of the center beams.  Remember when you get ready to start to stitch the unit together, make sure that the longest edges of the side triangles are positioned to sew to the center beam.  Press away from the center beam.

Now it is time to trim the unit up. Place your Corner Beam® trimmer on the unit.  You will then line up the Seam Line Placement lines along the seams in the center of the unit.  The point at the top of the Seam Line Placement lines will line up with the very tip of the unit.  Then you will trim up and across.

Rotate the unit 180 degrees, not the ruler.  Again, align the Seam Line Placement lines just as before and assuring the 6 1/2" clean up edges are now on the nice clean, trimmed lines from the first trim. Once everything is lined up, you will trim up and across.

Now that all the blocks are trimmed, it’s time to assemble the units.

BlockBuster #11, Search Light is now complete.  I think this is a really cool block and it is easy to put together.  I now have 4 more blocks to finish before I complete Series 1.  Next Week, will be making something new with the Sliver Technique Sheet.  Looking forward to making this block.

Talk to you next week, and remember if you have missed the first 10 Blockbuster blocks you can catch up HERE.

Also, make sure to check out my "Live" Quilt Talk Tuesday, at 2:30pm on Quilting Affection Design Facebook page.  Also If you miss an episode, you can catch up on my YouTube Channel, while you are there remember to subscribe to my channel.

Have a great weekend of Creating!

Tina

"Designing to Inspire"

New Pattern "Ramblin' Star" Block of the Month

Update: Due to the Island Batik "Plum Delicious" Collection that is used in this quilt will not be able until April 2018.  This pattern shipment has been pushed back to March 2018.  The videos and tutorial will start in April also. Please watch for further posts on this Block of the Month.

Today, I'm very excited to introduce you to my newest pattern and making its public debut at Quilt Market this week in Houston.

Drum Roll, Please!

Introducing, my first block of the month program!

"Ramblin' Star" Block of the Month

“Ramblin’ Star” is a bold and elegant quilt that will liven any room highlighting the Plum Delicious collection by Island Batik.

This 8-Month Program features a combination of various sized blocks and fillers, comes with two bonus blocks, and one 18” x 18” popular Medallion center block to complete this 60” x 60” beautiful quilt.

This traditionally piecing pattern is excellent for the Intermediate to Advance Beginners comes complete with fully colored illustrated instructions and templates to complete each month’s block.  

Also, the pattern is excellent for your Bloc_Loc® Rulers or Studio 180 Design Tools.

Check out my new video ad for this beautiful quilt.

Beginning in January 2018, Blog and Video tutorials will be posted highlighting each month's new block starting with the first month.  Be sure to follow Quilting Affection Designs on Social Media.

Additionally, there will be a Ramblin' Star page posted on the Quilting Affection Designs Website that will provide links and additional tutorials, for those of you that need the extra help.  

Retail customers, I'm now excepting orders for the first month's block.  The block will begin after November 15th to be ready for the launch of the blogs and video tutorials. The first month will include block 1, bonus block 1, and general instructions. So be sure to follow my blog and Newsletter to get the latest information on ordering your blocks.

To Pre-Order your pattern, visit Quilting Affection Designs, HERE

Wholesale customers, If you are interested in purchasing this Block of the Month program, you may place orders through your Island Batik Sales Representative, from Island Batik directly, or at www.QuiltingAffection.com.

Be sure to follow Quilting Affection Designs on Facebook, Instagram or Sign Up for the Newsletter and Blogs to get the latest on this pattern.

I would like to thank you my testers for helping prepare the pattern.


I hope you enjoyed this sneak of Ramblin' Star and would love to hear your comments on this design.


Tina