Meteor Showers Quilt Block Tutorial and Free Pattern ⋆ Scrapdash

The theme of this blog hop is “April Showers”. That can be any kind of shower – a rain shower, a bath shower, a bridal shower, a meteor shower, or any other kind of shower. I chose a meteor shower.

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The Double Star Quilt Block

This is a great 10″ block for a meteor shower!

Before starting this project, I recommend that you press your fabric with spray sizing. It will make it easier to cut small pieces. Take the time to clean your machine, put in a new needle, and fill a few bobbins. When pressing, just hold the iron over a spot for a moment or two. This pattern assumes a perfect 1/4” seam.

This block is made with Flying Geese blocks. Some of the blocks are made using Half-Square-Triangle blocks and some are made using the Quilt-in-a-Day Flying Geese Ruler. Of course, you can use any method you prefer. Here are some options:

Fabric Requirements

Background

(1) 5-1/2″ × 5-1/2″ square (for the Flying Geese)
(3) 3″ × 3″ squares (to make the HSTs)
(2) 4-1/2″ × 2-1/2″ rectangles
(4) 2-1/2″ × 2-1/2″ squares

Warm Brown

(2) 3″ × 3″ squares (to make the HSTs)
(1) 2-1/2″ square

Light Brown

(1) 7″ × 7″ square
(2) 3″ × 3″ squares (to make the HSTs)
(1) 4-1/2″ square

For Each Block

Half-Square-Triangle Quilt Block — Make 1 HST

Flying Geese Quilt Block — Make 2 Flying Geese (made using the QIAD method)

Construction Details

It makes a great table runner!

Other Designers

Monday April 22

Tuesday April 23

Wednesday April 24

Thursday April 25

7 thoughts on “Meteor Showers Quilt Block Tutorial and Free Pattern”

I love this block and have had an idea rambling around in my head for a week now. I think you have just helped bring my idea to life. I can’t wait to start playing. Thanks for the inspiration!!!!