Block 7

We may be nearing the end of the National Quilters Circle Quilt Block Challenge (can you believe it?), but we’re not slowing down! Let’s start working on our seventh block: The Taygeta 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

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31 Responses to “Block 7”

  1. Linda Anderson

    Cannot find Nell’s Star by Judy Martin

  2. barbara

    I never received the block 9 pattern and I see there isn't a link for it. How do you obtain block 9?

  3. Laura Alexander

    Help! I cannot find block 9! Thanks

  4. Linda Fox

    I am starting late, but would love to make these lovely blocks.

  5. Gwen Farrell

    I love doing this it’s fun

  6. joyce stuckless

    looking for block #8

  7. Kathy

    Can someone help me with block 3. My FG and HSTs did not match up correctly. Someone said there was an error in the cutting instructions but I can’t find a corrected version. Help please!

  8. Michelle Carnes

    Just saw this on Facebook and am excited about the challenge. I know I am very behind but will eventually catch up. Love this quilt. Thanks

  9. Raylene LePoidevin

    Hi. I can not open the link for Block 7 from my email. The previous 6 were okay. If it makes a difference the first 6 are blue and number 7 is black. Cheers Raylene

  10. Ruth

    I have never made a quilt of this difficulty, so this is going to be a real challenge. I am scared and excited with it. Thank you for this opportunity to stretch myself.