Let’s get ready to foundation paper piece our sixth Starry Signs Quilt Block — the Gemini star constellation quilt block!
If you haven’t signed up for the Starry Signs Block of the Month and Quilt Sew Along, it’s not too late! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here to immediately receive the Welcome Packet with all the block patterns released to date.
Before we get sewing, here are 3 fun facts about the Gemini Constellation:
- Starry Twins: Gemini means “twins” in Latin. The constellation is named after twin brothers from Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux. Interestingly, Castor isn’t just one star—it’s actually a group of six stars so close together that they look like a single star to us!
- Meteor Shower Magic: Every December, the sky lights up with the Geminid meteor shower, one of the best of the year. During its peak, you can see up to 120 shooting stars per hour, all seeming to come from the Gemini constellation!
- In Astrology: Gemini represents those born between May 21 to June 21.
Source for facts: Space.com
Let’s get sewing and paper piece our Gemini Constellation Quilt Block:
In this bonus video I give you some tips for how I achieve really flat seams, making my blocks look neater and easier to sew. I’ll also share my favorite tools and products.
Watch the Bonus Video Tutorial.
Additional Quilting Tutorial Links Mentioned in the Video
• Foundation Paper Piecing video tutorial / mini class
• Bonus Videos for Previous Starry Signs Blocks
• 4 Reasons You’ll Love Using a Wool Pressing Mat
My Favorite Foundation Paper Piecing Tools + Products:
➝ Modern American Vintage Seam Roller
➝ Beechwood Tailors Clapper (2 sizes)
➝ Sewline Water Soluble Glue Pen
Here is a fun time-lapse video I took when I pieced my Gemini quilt block (and I do not sew this fast in real life!):
Show Off Your Progress
I can’t wait to see your Gemini quilt block come together!
Share your work by emailing me a high-res photo to be featured in our online maker galleries. My email address is on the pattern.
Thanks for sewing along with us!
Stay tuned for next month’s video, where I’ll share more tips and introduce the next constellation block.
Happy sewing,
Sheri
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- All constellation patterns released to-date and additional layout options.
- Access to bonus tutorials and tips for every stage of your quilt.
- Stitch by Stitch, Progress at Your Pace
Don’t wait—sign up today and let’s sew the stars together!
