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Diatom QAL {Block #11}

We are in the home stretch now! For Block #11, we will be piecing an Outlined Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #11 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #11. 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 #11 at or after 3:15am Pacific. Check your spam directory if you don’t see the email!

Block 11 - Star Setting Twin, 4 Fabric Version

Block 11 – Star Setting Twin, 4 Fabric Version

The Memory Quilt Block uses flying geese, stitch and flip units, and general piecing techniques.

Block 11 - Postage Stamp Setting Throw, FQ Version

Block 11 – Postage Stamp Setting Throw, FQ Version

I modified the directions of the Outlined Star to make one set of stitch and flip flying geese instead of the four-at-a-time method to keep my directional prints oriented the same way.

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

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

One thought on “Diatom QAL {Block #11}

  1. Another fabulous star….gotta pick my fabrics!

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