Quilting: Vintage Block Quilt Along - Rose Dreams

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Vintage Block Quilt Along - Rose Dreams Pattern

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Category:

Quilting

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Basic Sewing Skills

Pattern Description:

You can find the the tutorial for the first block in the quilt along - Rose Dream at my blog: ChariseCreates.blogspot.com.
This block is one I just adore. It is from the Kansas City Star Newspaper circa 1930. There are lots of curves and I promise you will be an expert after making this block! My helpers include lots of pins and starch!

FABRIC
*You will need approximately a F8 each of light and dark fabrics for one block.
-OR-
*If you want to make it scrappy you will need:
DARK FABRIC - 2 squares 5" x 5", 4 squares 2 1/4" x 2 1/4", and 2 pieces 2 3/4" x 4 3/4"
LIGHT FABRIC - 2 squares 5" x 5", 4 squares 2 1/4" x 2 1/4", and 2 pieces 2 3/4" x 4 3/4"

OTHER SUPPLIES
Acrylic Ruler
Cutting Mat
Rotary Cutter
Sewing Scissors
Fine sewing pins
Spray Starch
Matching thread
1 sheet cardstock

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

12" finished block/ 12 1/2" unfinished block

Materials:

Quilting cottons