Saturday, March 14, 2015

New Pattern: Star Gazing!! + Giveaway!

I am SO excited to announce the release of my newest pattern, Star Gazing!! I've shared lots of progress shots and info of this pattern already (here), so I'll keep this minimal. But I want to share none-the-less. :)

Here is my 6 inch block that I made last night:


It is less than perfect. I don't usually piece this small, so we didn't really get along. I did learn a lot though, and I think if I make more this size, I'll be able to do a better job (like pressing seams open instead of to the side). Check out #fbpStarGazing to see the tester blocks and their progress shots, they are gorgeous!!!

Here are some of them:




Kirsten (@materialgirlkirsten on IG) has made three 6 inch blocks so far! I LOVE these bright happy colors!!






Sarah (@123quilt on Instagram) also used the 6 inch pattern and went the extra mile! Check out this block!!! SWOON!!!! I need to make a few like this. I LOVE how it came together!

 This is actually one of many examples in the pattern. I have a whole page of possibilities, which don't even scratch the surface of what you could do with this pattern! :)


 I'll share more tester blocks on next week! :) There are lots and I LOVE them all!!


Anyway, if you want to give it a try, you can find the pattern in 4 different sizes: 6 inch, 12 inch, 18 inch, and 24 inch, in my Bigcartel shop or my Etsy shop!


UPDATE: Pattern is now also available in a bundle of ALL 4 SIZES! Priced as buy 3 sizes get 4th FREE!


Don't forget to use the coupon codes I posted earlier this month! :)


Giveaway!!

And to celebrate this huge finish, I'd love to give away a copy! Simply leave a comment sharing
  • what size you would want 
  • and what colors, fabric line(s), designer(s), you would use! 

I'll pick a winner on Tuesday!


P.s. I am working on something awesome to continue my birthday celebration month, and I can't wait to share it with you!!! I'm hoping to have it finished early next week.  So be sure to check back! :)


Happy Weekend!


Diane

38 comments:

  1. I would like to make the 18" star in a yellow and gray combination.

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  2. I wouls use the 18 inch, with different shades of blues and yellows. I have a fabric ( I can't rememeber the name of the line or designer) that has stars and planets on a quite small scale in different sades of blue and yelling.

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  3. It really is beautiful; love the colors you chose!

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  4. Beautiful block..I would try a 12 inch in tula pink fabrics

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  5. Love the blocks! I would try the 6" or 12" sizes. Don't know which fabric I would pick but I like bright colors! Thanks so much for the giveaway chance. akronne17 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  6. I think I would love the 12" and hmm.. Designer.. I think I would love using some scraps or mixed designers for this!

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  7. I think I'm crazy wanting to try the 6" block. I would use from my stash. I love Kirsten's colors.

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  8. I would like to make the 12" star in brights against a low volume texture background.

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  9. These stars are fabulous! I'd take the 6" size. Thanks for the chance!

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  10. wow I love that little 6'' pattern, need to try it in some nice cotton and steel basics green and yellow that arrived in the post yesterday!

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  11. I would love the 12 in pattern and make it scrappy! Beautiful pattern!

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  12. I love those blocks! I would like to try the 12" size, with batiks

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  13. Love it and I love the name you came up with too! I'd love it in the 12" and I'd do it in solids.

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  14. A 12" star using a turquoise and coral combination with a dark grey/charcoal background to really set off the colors in the star.

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  15. I'd love to make this star in blues and yellows in a 12" size. Thanks for sharing

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  16. 12", Rainbow colors. I love the different variations. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  17. I would totally love to use some Kaffe Fasset fabrics and wonderful prints. They would be very colorful and keep your eye moving. I am in love with the precision required for small blocks so I would make some of those but also mix and match with other sized in the same top to show the versatility of the block.

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  18. I would love to do an all solids one in 12"! This is a beautiful pattern!

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  19. Green and silver in the 12"!! It's gorgeous!

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  20. I think I would make an 18" for a wall hanging and for a quilt.. As far as fabric and designer I would use Kona solids for the wall hanging in aqua, peach and gray maybe. For the quilt I'm thinking red, black and white from my stash. Thanks for the chance.

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  21. Beautiful pattern. I would like to try the 12 inch size in Kona solids. Possibly yellows and browns!

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  22. What a gorgeous pattern you've created. Beautiful!! I would make a pillow with solids in 12". Thanks for the chance.

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  23. Wow impressive!! I would love the 12" and I think is a variety of greens by Dear Stella and Timeless Treasures would be just the ticket!

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  24. This pattern is amazing. I'd love the 18' blocks made in AMH's true colours collection or Alison glass handcrafted collection.

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  25. I think I would probably go for the 18 inch or the 24 inch, I can't decide LOL, and I would go solids

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  26. Wow, what a great pattern, I think that I would try a design similar to the one Sara did, maybe in reds and aquas.

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  27. Love this! I would go for the 18 inch pattern and make it in Kona solids in blues and greens

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  28. I would choose the 12" although the 6" is also a possibility! The larger size would be great for a Medallion quilt. I would probably use either Tula Pink fabric or solids.

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  29. I would choose either the 6" or 12" blocks. They are stunning and when put together would make fantastic patterns. I am partial to blue and greens, so I think I would start there and maybe some gold or yellow.

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  30. Very pretty block - think the 12" size would be a nice common size block to make

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  31. Gorgeous block! I would use Tula and Cotton and Steel with the 12" size.

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  32. I'd want to make the 18 inch, using Alison Glass Handmade fabric. Wouldn't that be lush?

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  33. 12 or 18 inch - I like big blocks (and I cannot lie…). I think with would be fun with some new cotton and steel. OH… OR, some Kaffe Fassett on white!

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  34. I think I would have to start with a large block, since it seems a lot of seams for a small block. But once I'd got the hang of it, I'd like to try them in all sizes! It's great to see the different possibilities with the pattern, I want to try them all, and in all the colours!!

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  35. I would do either a 12 in or 18 inch block in solids such as Moda or Robert Kauffman in white or Jinny Beyers on black.

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  36. I think the larger, 12 or 18 would be best for to try if I win! I would love to use some grays & neutrals in the background and use teals and cheddar along with it. I would have to play with it to see what would work best! I also would love to try some Tula Pink fabric I have.

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  37. I think I would want the largest block so it could be the center of a baby quilt! I would use different fabrics from my stash but in pastel colors!

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  38. Hi there Diane,
    What a great new pattern. I would probably go for a 12" block as I don't really enjoy pricing small blocks…something always seems to get missed!
    As for fabric, I just got a fat quarter bundle of Enchanted so that would be really sweet!
    Thanks!
    Quilty Huggs,
    Jacqueline

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