LAUREL RIDGE -- MONTH 7

Laurel Ridge is the 2025 Block of the Month quilt designed by Lynn Wilder exclusively for The Quilt Show.  Star Members have FREE access to the patterns starting January 1, 2025. Made in two colorways, the complete patterns are excellent. You will love making this quilt. Lynn supports the pattern instructions with Videos too. 

Month 7 finds us making more Four Patch in a Star blocks. We first made these in Month 1. Find my post here: MONTH 1 FOUR PATCH IN A STAR

This month we make 24 blocks. If using the Kit Fabrics, follow the pattern instructions for fabric selection. If using your own fabrics, select whatever you like. 

MY CUTTING ADJUSTMENT: I like to cut the E triangles from squares that start at 4.75". CUT 3 STRIPS 4.75", sub-cut into 24 squares, 4.75" each. Draw a pencil line on BOTH DIAGONALS, then cut the 4.75" square into 4 small squares, 2 3/8" each, with the pencil lines already drawn. 24 squares 4.75" = 96 squares 2 3/8". 

I found it helpful to have that slight extra amount. To follow the pattern instructions, cut the squares 4.5", that creates 4 squares 2 1/4" as per the instructions:

I used my Month 1 blocks, saved after I changed all my other star blocks to have a dark green square running diagonally:

First set of blocks I made

Second choice, all blocks have dark green squares on the diagonal

Because these blocks are exactly the same as Month 1, Lynn has not done a video for Month 7--go back and watch the  Month 1 Video--it's very helpful.  The LIVE broadcast for this month will be THURSDAY July 3, noon Central Time. For my USA friends, enjoy the Fourth of July holiday!

Next month we'll move on the a fun, easy block, Cat's Cradle.

Here's what I've been up to--it's DONE!

Let's quilt.

Barbara