#47- Checkered Star – OPA Sampler SAL 2023

Description

#47 – Checkered Star – OPA Sampler SAL 2023 – is a Digital PDF Pattern

Block forty seven – ‘Checkered Star’ – is a variation of BB #1176a Broken Dishes aka Old Tippecanoe.
I see this block as kinda Broken Dishes but with four unsmashed plates giving that checkerboard look to the centre.
Once again we have choices……I’ve drafted alternative larger shapes for those that would prefer to skip the half inch wide outer strips.
I’ve also included a few different layouts which can be completed with either template set.

I found the perfect replacement fabric to use for those blue border strips – (two of the strips were completely shagged and I robbed the other pair for block #34 – Whirlygig).
It’s a good sub in……even though each strip is in 4 pieces…..check the photo from the back.

This pattern contains:

• Full size Foundation Paper Piecing pattern pages should you prefer to use FPP your block
• Piecing diagram to assemble your block
• Templates ready to trace for hand piecing
• A rotary cutting chart

You are most welcome to join our companion facebook page where we can all share our progress, tips and tricks.
I will also show closeups of our maker’s fabrics and include photos of my own vintage restoration choices.
Oldepatchart Sampler SAL 2023 Facebook Group

There are #49 blocks in total…….with each block finishing at 11 inches square.
Now that the SAL has ended each block is now priced at $5.00.
However should you wish to purchase the complete set of #49 x patterns it works out to approx $1.00 each.

#47 – Checkered Star – OPA Sampler SAL 2023 is a PDF pattern available as a digital download.
Simply ‘add to cart’, enter your details, click ‘proceed to checkout’ and then click ‘place order’.
After that your green download link will appear.
You will subsequently receive an email with the download link should you happen to miss that step.

Important:

To ensure accurate sizing of your blocks you first need to save the file onto your computer.
Open that file using Adobe Reader and turn off scaling: ie select ‘Print at 100%’ or ‘Actual Size’.
PLEASE READ: How to Download & Print a Digital PDF Quilt Pattern BEFORE printing off your pattern.
Once you have printed your pattern be sure to measure the one inch grid which found at the bottom left hand side of the page.
Remember, printing directly from a link usually alters the formatting and size of your pattern!

I’ve also added a 6″ grid PDF in the shop so that you can check your printer scaling which will show up any printer anomalies before you start.

I really hope you enjoy our Oldepatchart Sampler Sewalong 2023 journey…..it’s a fun project, free of stress so work at your own pace.

When posting your progress on Instagram please tag me oldepatchart and use the hashtag #opasamplersal2023
I would really love to see your progress.