***The Glad Tidings Quilt-along is now over, but the complete
Glad
Tidings pattern is available in my Etsy Shop.***
Welcome back for Day 2 of the Glad Tidings Quilt-Along!
Hope you're still with me after all of the cutting on Monday! Today we're moving on and making our first blocks—the Star, Pinwheel, and Holly blocks. If you haven't already planned out which 5" charm squares you plan to use for the various blocks, you may want to do so before you begin today using the info contained in the green box on the bottom of the Day 1: Cutting page.
As I mentioned earlier, we'll be cutting the charm squares as we progress through the QAL. A 5" square of fabric isn't exactly a forgiving size, so on each of the block instruction pages, I've included charm square cutting diagrams to help you out. If you need to reserve any cut pieces for use in other blocks or in the pieced border, I've made a note either on the charm square cutting diagrams or in step 1 of each of the block making sections, so pay particular attention to the charm square cutting instructions as you go.
Have fun making your blocks and if you'd like to share your work on Instagram or Facebook, please consider tagging me @jendalyquilts and using the hashtag #gladtidingsqal—I'd love to see what you're up to! Stay tuned for Day 3 on Monday (12/5)—we'll be starting the letter blocks and I can't wait!
—jen
Helpful links:
Glad Tidings complete pattern