Diatom QAL {Block #8}

For Block #8, we will be piecing a Ribbon Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #8 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #8. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Diatom Quilt Along and I will add you to the email list and get the information out to you soon!

Note: This is my blog post and not the newsletter email with the pattern links. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #8 at or after 3:15am Pacific. Check your spam directory if you don’t see the email!

Block 8 – Star Setting Twin, 4 Fabric Version

The Ribbon Star uses flying geese blocks, a square in a square block, and general piecing techniques.

Note for those making either version of Block 8 Star Setting: When cutting your fabric for the throw or twin star setting borders, pay attention to the star point and background fabrics. They are listed in Fabric letter order (Fabric A / Fabric D) which means they are listed with the star point fabric first and background fabric second, which is the reverse order from most other block instructions.

Block 8 – Postage Stamp Setting Throw, FQ Version

In order to maintain the directional prints in my postage stamp throw version of the Ribbon Star block, I used the stitch and flip flying geese instead of the four-at-a-time method.

Be sure to share photos of your block(s) in the Quilting Jetgirl Facebook group or on social media using the hashtag #DiatomQuiltAlong.

Upcoming Diatom Quilt Along Schedule

• April 28, 2023 – Block 9
• May 12, 2023 – Block 10
• May 26, 2023 – Block 11
• June 9, 2023 – Block 12 & Finishing Instructions
• June 23, 2023 through July 31, 2023 – Final Linkup for Pieced Quilt Tops or Finished Quilts