Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge

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Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge
Welcome to the Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge! You will be creating the beautiful Pleiades quilt pattern, designed by the talented Gina Perkes of The Copper Needle. This quilt celebrates the full spectrum, transitioning from one color to the next with each new block. There are many different fabric lines which lend themselves to this concept in your fabric choices. The yardage is generous due to the transitional nature of the design. Have fun playing with color! If you’re interested in coloring your quilt block before making it there are also coloring pages available for each block. The finished quilt size is 66” x 66”. Find the fabric instructions and the patterns for each block below.

Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Fabric Requirements (Full Color Version)
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Fabric Requirements (Monochromatic Version)
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 1 - Celaeno Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 2 - Merope Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 3 - Maia Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 4 - The Atlas Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 5 - The Electra Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 6 - The Pleiones Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 7 - The Taygeta Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 8 - The Alicyone Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Block 9 - The Sterope Star
Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge: Finishing Instructions

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105 Responses to “Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge”

  1. Marlys

    Where can I find the coloring pages for each block that are mentioned in the introduction? Thanks.

  2. Sandra

    I have just found the fabric and instructions for the Pleaides quilt from a few years ago and have found I do not have the finishing instructions, would it be possible to have those emailed to me so I can make the quilt, please. I am now in a position to be able to get the quit made.

  3. Brenda

    Is there a video tutorial for this?

  4. Rayni Lambert

    Looks like fun!

  5. Naomi m

    Love to try something new

  6. Sandi

    Can't wait to start making this gorgeous quilt!💕

  7. Sheila Mizon

    Looking forward to this challenge

  8. Jacquei Seals

    Glad to see this quilt available on line!!!

  9. Sheila Galindo

    Thanks so much for still having this quilt up, I picked up these after two years and when I got to finishing the cutting< I realized I was short the Taygeta Star. I just printed it out and now I can put it together.

  10. Lisa

    a"new" challenge hmm, i'm in and will try