Have you seen all the amazing Vortex blocks popping up?? This week we’re making 3 more blocks. If you’re making the mini quilt, you’re still on pause until Week 5.
Arctic Vortex Quilt Along
Dates: September 27 through November 22, 2022
Duration: 8 weeks
Quilt Sizes: Tree skirt or hexagonal quilt:
- Large: 53” x 61”
- Medium: 47” x 56”
- Mini: 23” x 28”
Schedule
Week 1: Pick your fabrics, get your pattern, plan your coloring sheet
Week 2: Cut, label, and organize your pieces
Week 3: Make 3 Vortex Blocks
Week 4: Make 3 Vortex Blocks
Week 5: Make 12 Setting Triangles
Week 6: Assemble quilt top & Prepare to quilt
Week 7: Quilt
Week 8: Bind
Read the FAQs
Step 1: Make 3 Vortex blocks.
You’re a pro at these after last week, but in case you want a refresher, here are the videos on sewing tricky angles and partial seams:
Step 2: Share!
Share your 3 beautiful Vortex blocks on Instagram using #ArcticVortexQAL
Giveaway is closed
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Head over to the Instagram post for details on the giveaway! Best of luck!
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- Hobbs Bonded Fibers
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- Saltwater Fabrics
- Wonderfil Specialty Threads
I like the arctic vortex poncho. Could you show us how to finish it that way?
It was actually just the tree skirt, so follow the week 8 instructions, making sure that the hole you cut is big enough!