We’re moving right along with the National Quilters Circle Quilt Block Challenge and we’re already up to week 6! We’re nearing the home stretch… time to start working on our sixth block: The Pleiones 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! You can also find a coloring sheet for this block here.
The finished quilt size is 66 by 66 inches. Click the button below to download a PDF with instructions for your third block. And make sure to share your progress in the Quilt Block Challenge Facebook Group – we can’t wait to see everyone’s work!
Click here for the monochromatic design
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
These patterns are both fun and frustrating. I am a novice quilter and I love the challenge.
Just realised there is a monochromatic link for Blocks 3-6 but I can’t find any link for Blocks 1&2. I may like to do that later.
I couldn’t find them either. So hope we can still get them! “)
I need those monochromatic pages for block six. Thanks
This is a great website
Can’t print pattern.
Hello Jeanie,
I am sorry to hear that you are not able to print the pattern. I tested the pattern and was able to print is successfully. I would suggest refreshing your browser and trying to access the pattern again.
Thanks,
Becky NQC Video Membership
Eager to do these
Excited about doing these blocks. I’m still learning
Could you email me the monochromatic info for block 1 and 2 please. Many thanks in advance
I’m working on block 6, page 3. What is the reason for not trimming block B and only trimming fabric F and E?
I am having trouble getting block six
Hello Gail,
I am sorry to hear that you are not able to download Block 6. I have tested it successfully. Please try accessing it again. If you are still not able to access it, please contact our customer service team at 1-855-706-3538, and they will trouble shoot the problem with you over the phone.
Thanks,
Becky NQC Video Membership
Thanks
I joined the challenge late. I was able to download Blocks 1 through 5 but have not received Block 6 via email. Where can I download the PDF file?
Hello Vickie,
Click on Download Pattern in this post to get the pattern for block 6.
Thanks,
Becky NQC Video Membership
Love these blocks
loving these patterns
Am finding the monochromatic pattern to have a few flaws with cutting of certain colors. Have had to cut extras of some colors and have had leftovers on some. I was able to work it out, but it was frustrating. I’m doing both quilts.
Is there a file for corrections? I have printed my patterns and have not started yet, today is the day I am ready to cut but I keep reading about having wrong measurements on the FB page. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for the sew along, I sew enjoyed the last one too. Happy Sewing
love to quilt and always looking for different ways to use a pattern
Is there a block 9?
Dear Sonia,
Thank you for contacting us.
Week 9 will be finishing instructions. https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/windmills-week-1/
If you have any other concerns, please contact us at 1-855-706-3538, or chat with us on our site.
We greatly appreciate your business!
Sincerely,
Joan
National Quilters Circle Video Membership