Perfect HST BOM Block 8: Cedar Star

Good morning! As you read this, I’m just returning from a family vacation to the Wisconsin Dells, otherwise known as the Waterpark Capital of the World. That’s right, the World Atlas says so, so it must be legit. In the Dells there are more waterparks and pools per capita than any other city in North America. It is truly a national treasure. LOL. But while I suffer through waterpark withdrawal, let’s enjoy this month’s HST BOM Block, shall we?

This month’s HST BOM block is Cedar Star. This one is another East Lansing, Michigan reference! I’m a Michigan State University alum, and wanted to name one of the blocks after the Red Cedar River (shortened to just “Cedar Star”). MSU has a gorgeous campus with this pretty little river running meandering through it, surrounded by college gothic dorms, our tolling bell tower, and tons of gigantic old trees. On a fall day when the leaves are changing colors, there’s nothing more quintessentially collegiate than this place. Kind of the exact opposite of the Wisconsin Dells, now that I think about it. LOL.

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The Perfect HST BOM includes:

• A new block pattern delivered to your email on the first Monday of each month in 2019—12 block patterns total
• Complete finishing instructions to make a 52″ x 62″ quilt
• Three free bonus patterns for extra HSTs
• Complete fabric requirements, including suggested Kona Solids colors (a limited number of fabric kits will be available at www.sewtopia.com)
• A BOM Program Guide, which includes the block release schedule, ways to prepare/get organized for the quilt-along, practice lessons in using the Perfect HST templates and accurately piecing completed HST units so you can get the hang of it before the BOM begins, tips for beginner success, and more
• Access to a closed Facebook group where you can ask questions, get advice, and connect with other quilters
• A monthly subscriber-only newsletter with tips and tricks, examples of completed blocks, etc.

(Please note that the Perfect HST Templates are NOT included with the BOM subscription. If you don’t already have the Perfect HST templates, you need to purchase them in order to make this quilt. Click here to purchase the templates—they’re currently on sale for just $6.99, to celebrate the release of the BOM! To see how the templates work, click here.)

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