Alright, folks, step right up to start the Milky Way Sampler! To catch up on what this year’s sampler is all about, check out this post for all the info. And stop that freaking out about foundation paper piecing right now! I’ve got a huge tutorial post all about how to conquer it right here.
First up, we have Sirius. Sirius a star system, and the brightest star in the Earth’s sky. It’s almost twice as bright as the next brightest star in the sky! It’s also the first block for the Milky Way Sampler, and you can download the pattern for it right here.
Sirius
What you’ll need
Sirius pattern – print 4 copies of the template at ‘Actual Size’
Paper piecing supplies – read this post for my recommended paper piecing supplies
Pattern notes
- Templates should measure 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.
- A2 and A3 are the background sections.
- I chose to alternate the print placement for A1 and A4, making two templates of each placement.
- When you have pieced all four templates, arrange them so that each A4 section is in the centre of the quilt block. Sew the templates into pairs, pressing seams in alternate directions so that they nest when you sew the block together. Sew the block together and press the seam open.
- Quilt block should measure 10 1/2″ x 10 1/2″.
Block 2 will be out on February 1st (AEST), and this block will no longer then be available for free. Make sure to download it now so that you don’t miss out! You can also sign up for my newsletter so that you don’t miss out on future block announcements.
Share your blocks
Looking for how to show off your masterpieces? If you’re on Instagram, use #milkywaysampler and feel free to tag me too – @blossomheartquilts! There’s also a fabulous community happening in the BHQ Facebook group where many people are sewing along to this QAL too.
Petra says
Got it! Super, thank you, cannot wait to get sewing time for this Milky Star!
Alyce says
Yay! Can’t wait to see it 🙂
Cocopatch says
Great! let’s the fun begin!
Alyce says
Woohoo!
Candi says
Wow Alyce, You don’t let any grass grow under your feet! I was surprised to see you had already posted the first block so promptly! I hope you have a happy and productive new year. Happy 2017 everyone!
Alyce says
Haha! Nope, gotta keep myself to a schedule to get things done 😉 Thank you, you too!
Susan Kay Gray says
Thank you, this looks like so much fun
Alyce says
My pleasure, enjoy!
Susan says
Thank you. I can probably manage this one. =)
Alyce says
I’m sure you can do it!
KJ says
This is perfect for some fabric I have been holding, waiting for the perfect pattern.
Block one is complete and up on Flickr and I am thrilled.
Thank you this BOM.
Alyce says
Ooh isn’t it great when you find the perfect pattern for your favourite fabric?! Thanks for joining in!
Pegeth says
I am super excited about this. Have wanted to do aPP quilt and this one fits me.
Alyce says
Yay!! Welcome aboard!
Patty Morris says
Very excited for my first paper piecing project. I have the perfect bundle picked out. Thank you for hosting this!
Alyce says
Awesome! Welcome to the fun that is foundation paper piecing!
Caitlin says
I went to Craftsy website: https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patterns/milky-way-sampler-bundle/470370 and bought the whole bundle! I wanted that extra star pattern. Now the hard part, which fabric will I use!
Alyce says
Thanks for your support, Caitlin! I can’t wait to see what you’ve chosen 🙂
CJolly says
Thinking I’ll “NEED” go go order the fuLL Pattern… luv the extra star.
Thank you for this Sew A Long… IT is “making” me get back into sewing.
Alyce says
Yay! Enjoy the sewing!