Let’s get ready to foundation paper piece our fifth Starry Signs Quilt Block — the Taurus star constellation quilt block!
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Before we get sewing, here are 3 fun facts about the Taurus Constellation:
- The Sky Bull: Taurus is one of the oldest constellations we know about. The Babylonians called it the “Bull of Heaven.” Some even think pictures of it might be found in caves that are over 17,000 years old.
- Brightest Star: The brightest star in Taurus is Aldebaran. It’s much bigger and brighter than our Sun.
- In Astrology: Taurus represents those born between April 20 to May 20.
Source for facts: Space.com
Let’s get sewing and paper piece our Taurus Constellation Quilt Block:
In this block’s bonus video I give you some quick tips showing you where I like to start and stop sewing for sections that are on the perimeter of our paper pieces, making paper removal easier later. You can use these tips for all of your paper piecing projects!
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
My Favorite Foundation Paper Piecing Tools + Products:
➝ Sewline Water Soluble Glue Pen
Here is a fun time-lapse video I took when I pieced my Taurus 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 Taurus 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
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