Block 2

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Week 1 of the National Quilters Circle Quilt Block Challenge! was a great success – we loved seeing all the beautiful color combinations you all have chosen! It’s now time for our second block: The Merope Star!

For this challenge, we are creating the beautiful Pleiades quilt pattern, designed by the talented Gina Perkes of The Copper Needle.

Looking for fabric requirements? Find them here!

The finished quilt size is 66 by 66 inches. Click the button below to download a PDF with instructions for your second block. And make sure to share your progress in the Quilt Block Challenge Facebook Group – we can’t wait to see everyone’s work!

If you haven’t signed up for the Quilt Block Challenge, there’s still time! You can sign up here to make sure you get the block assignments delivered to you inbox each week. And make sure to visit Gina at The Copper Needle to see more of her beautiful work!

Other blocks from this challenge:
Block 1: Celaeno Star
Block 2: Merope Star
Block 3: Maia Star
Block 4: The Atlas Star
Block 5: The Electra Star
Block 6: The Pleiones Star
Block 7: The Taygeta Star
Block 8: The Alicyone Star
Block 9: The Sterope Star
National Quilters Circle Quilt Block Challenge – Wrap Up
Quilt Block Challenge – Basic Finishing Instructions

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191 Responses to “Block 2”

  1. Walter Scott

    Can you send me a coloring block for block #2. Thank you

  2. Cassandra Nash

    Is there a monochromatic version for block 2 & 8?? Merope & Alicyone?

  3. Carrie M

    I would like to make this quilt. After reviewing on FB discussion, Gina had video on how to make her blocks. Can I access these?

  4. Bev Bolduc Aldridge

    Where is coloring page for block 2- Merope Star? I can't find it.

  5. Susan Lafo

    ‬ Hi - I don't see a coloring page to download for this block.

  6. Libby Whittington

    I'd love to have a copy of the coloring page that goes with Block 2! Thanks so much!

  7. Yousouf Hamza &Your out sayegh

    Star Of the Week

  8. Kathy Beavers

    How can I find Block 2 Mystery Medallions. Please help.

  9. dianna

    Is there a coloring page for block 2? I didnt see one listed. Thanks

  10. mary e. hulick

    looking for block no 9 in the star blocks