Let’s get ready to sew our SECOND Starry Signs 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 and you’ll immediately receive the Welcome Packet and all the block patterns released to date.
Before we get sewing, here are 3 fun facts about the Aquarius Constellation:
- Water Bearer: In Latin, Aquarius means “Water Bearer”, symbolizing someone pouring water out of a jar or urn.
- It’s Big but Hard to See: Aquarius is one of the biggest constellations in the sky, but because it has very few bright stars it can be challenging to see.
- In Astrology: Aquarius represents those born between January 20 and February 18.
Source for facts: Space.com and Britannica Kids
Let’s get sewing and paper piece our Aquarius Quilt Block:
In the video below, you’ll find my tips for:
- Preparing your paper piecing templates
- Using a water soluble glue stick to secure your first section.
- General fabric tips, including applying starch to portions of your fabric, specifically fabric you’re NOT using for paper piecing
- Tips for matching dots on your paper pieces, making sewing easier!
Watch the Bonus Video Tutorial Now!
Additional Quilting Tutorial Links Mentioned in the Video:
• Foundation Paper Piecing video tutorial / mini class
• Tutorial + Tips: Using Starch to Make Piecing Your Quilts Easier
• How to Precisely Align + Match Your Seams when Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) — video tutorial
Piecing and Quilting Products featured in this video:
➝ Sewline Water Soluble Glue Pen
Here is a fun time-lapse video I took when I pieced my Aquarius quilt block (and I do not sew this fast in real life!):
Maker Showcase
Look at What Quilters Like You Made:
Show Off Your Progress
I can’t wait to see your Aquarius quilt block come together!
Share your work by emailing me a high-res photo to be featured in our online maker gallery.
I can’t wait to see your quilt block!
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
Not Registered for our Starry Signs BOM yet? Sign up today and sew along with us!
It’s not too late to join the Starry Signs Block of the Month and Sew Along. When you register, you’ll receive:
- All 12 constellation patterns 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!
