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    Home » Quilts

    RBD Block Challenge Block 12; Nine Patch Star Quilt Block Pattern

    Updated: Jan 7, 2022 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

    The Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge marches on! This week, Gerri Robinson shares a free pattern for block 12 in the Riley Blake Block Challenge, a Nine Patch Star Quilt Block.

    blue and white geometric quilt block on white cutting mat

    Before I chat about this week, block, I have to say. This might be the first time I’ve EVER managed to keep up with a project like this! Yay me! If you’re behind, don’t worry though, next week is “catch up” week, and then the last 4 blocks are shared in June. We’re almost at the finish line.

    Table of Contents
    • About the Block Pattern
    • The Block in a Completed Quilt Top
    • My Sampler Quilt
    • How to Get the Quilt Block Pattern
    • Quilt Along Schedule
    • Additional Block Layouts & Ideas
    3 quilt blocks on white cutting mat

    About the Block Pattern

    This week’s block is a variation of a nine-patch block and a star block. It’s effortless to construct! I created my quilt block from the same fabric print (Liberty Wiltshire Shadow). You could easily add in a few different colors if you would like.

    The Block in a Completed Quilt Top

    Gerri has mocked up what her block would look like turned into an entire quilt. She’s added a couple of alternate blocks as well. Visit Planted Seed Designs to get all the information about the pattern.

    My Sampler Quilt

    pink, white and blue quilt blocks on white wall

    I took a few minutes and placed all of my quilt blocks on my design wall. I wanted to check the balance of fabric colors and prints in the blocks I have created so far.

    If you’re new to quilting, this is one of the BIGGEST tips I can give you. Get a design wall. You think that you know how a project will turn out, but you really don’t until you see it all laid out. Sometimes if I’m stuck with a project or a layout, I’ll put it up on the wall and leave it for a few days until I can “figure out” what is off. It’s honestly made the biggest difference in how I feel about my completed quilt projects.

    How to Get the Quilt Block Pattern

    Fill out this form and we will email you all of the blocks in the 2021 Block Challenge.

    Quilt Along Schedule

    • February Blocks:
    • Block 1; Pinwheel Star & Introduction
    • Block 2; Shining Star
    • Block 3; Framed Flower Block
    • March Blocks:
    • Block 4; Stella
    • Block 5: Ocean Waves
    • Block 6: Windmill Block
    • April Blocks:
    • Block 7; Reach for the Stars
    • Block 8; Butterfly
    • Block 9; Sugar Candy
    • May Blocks:
    • Block 10; Lady of the Lake
    • Block 11; Glint
    • Block 12; Nine Patch Star
    • June Blocks:
    • Block 13; Dizzy Pinwheel
    • Block 14; I Heart Quilting
    • Block 15; Summer Picnic
    • Block 16; Checkerboard Star & Final Quilt Layout

    Additional Block Layouts & Ideas

    If you’re looking for fabric placement and selection ideas, here are a few other blocks made by other Riley Blake Designers.

    The block sewn in confetti cotton solids by Julia at Riley Blake.

    Amy from a Diary of a Quilter is creating her quilt from her Notting Hill Fabric collection (LOVE the blue!)

    Bev from Flamingo Toes is creating her blocks using Stardust Fabric.

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    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Robyn says

      May 23, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Melissa, I just watched the preview video of “Summer Picnic”. What a gorgeous fabric line! The fresh photo on your bio is so bright and happy. Thank you for the inspiration you share on your blog and in the newsletter.

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      • Melissa Mortenson says

        May 24, 2021 at 2:27 pm

        Oh, thank you so much! You are so sweet!

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