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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121 Responses to “Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge”
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.
Hi Sandra –
Did you ever find the finishing instructions for the Pleiades quilt? If not I have them and can email them to you. I realize you posted this in February but thought I would reach out just in case you haven’t gotten them.
Shelby
Is there a video tutorial for this?
Looks like fun!
Love to try something new
Can’t wait to start making this gorgeous quilt!💕
Looking forward to this challenge
Glad to see this quilt available on line!!!
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.
a”new” challenge hmm, i’m in and will try
Looking forward to trying the challenge
Looking forward to seeing everyone later work
Love this. What a great idea!
Looking forward to some new ideas
Looking forward to new challenge and making new quilting friends.
1st time trying something like this. Excited!
Thanks for the Block patterns.
Looking forward to the challenge
I’m late
What are the finished measurements of these blocks? I am looking for 12 1/2″ finished star block patterns.
Hello Shannon,
Thank you for contacting us.
These blocks finish at 16″
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Lindsay
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Linda Craven
I am having trouble downloading the Pleiades Quilt Block Challenge. Finishing instructions
Hello Bobbie,
Here is a direct link to the finishing instructions: https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/quilt-block-challenge-basic-finishing-instructions/
They are written directly on the page.
If you have further questions, please let us know!
Sincerely,
Julia
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Looking forward to this challenge!
Looking forward to doing the blocks
Anxious but will give it a try
Thank you
Looking forward to the challenge
I am very excited to join in
I would like to join your quilt challenge. I am a member
Hello Alazda,
Thank you for contacting us. here is the sign up link: https://go.nationalquilterscircle.com/A23632
Here is the most recent released week and it does have all weeks listed: https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/starlight-mountains-quilt-block-challenge-week-3/
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Sincerely,
Joan
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Would like to try this one.
This is going to be fun thank you
just started quilting
Learning to quilt excited to learn more
Thanks for the challenge.
Late getting started. I completed the Blooms and Baskets and thought I would try another challenge.
Looking forward to it
Can’t wait to start
Can’t wait!😀
My first challenge
Can’t wait to get started making something special and beautiful.
Just joined challenge.
I have seen quilts with this pattern and thought I would like to do one.
Looking forward to something new.
Looking forward to picking out a monochromatic color scheme and learning 9 new blocks!
Ready for some fun and challenge!
Can wait to get started!
Love this block!
Email address is Maureen.christie@hotmail com
Hi Maureen,
Thank you for contacting us. If you are trying to enter the sweepstakes, here is the link for that:
https://go.nationalquilterscircle.com/B22379
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
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Thank you! Let see how it goes! How long is it takes, from start to finish, to make this quilt?
This is a beautiful quilt! Look forward to the challenge.
Lookin forward to this challenge.
Looks like a challenge for a first timer
getting a late start but ready to go
Looking forward to learning more
Thank you for the chance to do my first ever star quilt. I’m looking forward to it.
Looking forward to doing the blocks
it beuitful
WOULD LOVE TO JOIN TO START QUILTING
Hello Glenda,
Thank you for contacting us. Here is the link with those, just click on the picture of the one you want. https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/quilt-block-challenges/
If you would like to join the membership here is a offer for your first year for only $2.29: https://go.nationalquilterscircle.com/C21039
If you need further assistance please contact us at 1-855-706-3538, or chat with us on our site.
We greatly appreciate your business!
Sincerely,
Joan
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Although currently working on three quilts, looking forward to making these Pleiades blocks.
What is the size of a finished block?
Hi Bobbie,
The finished size of the quilt is 66X66.
If you need further assistance please contact us at 1-855-706-3538, or chat with us on our site.
We greatly appreciate your business!
Sincerely,
Joan
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Think it will be nice as soon as I learn how
Am I suppose to make all of these star patterns or just pick one?
Love a challenge!!
I love to quilt but I am just a beginner. Thank you for designing these challenges.
The intro states that colouring pages are available. How do I access these?
I am looking for blocks that finish at 12″. What size are these blocks?
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for contacting us. Allowing for the half inch seam allowance, the blocks finish at 16 by 16.
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
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Looking forward to challenge.
Love this hobby
I’m anxious to get started
I’m excited to start!
I am slow, but quilting takes me back to the days I spent with my Grandmother. I love the peace.
Would love to catch up on this challenge quilt.
Beautiful colors excited to get started
I love this star when others have done it so I’m just jumping in
Can’t wait to get started making something special and beautiful.
Just need the Finishing Instructions
Hi Brenda,
Sorry your having a hard time finding those, here they are: https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/quilt-block-challenge-basic-finishing-instructions/
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
Love learning more blocks and seeing everyone’s.
Thank you
Looking forward to the challenge I think it will be lots of fun
Looking forward to the challenge!!
My first block challenge, hope I like it!! Blessings for a great new year everyone!!
Looking forward to giving it a go. Thank you.
Hopefully will get this one started at the end of the year
Like learning something new.
Excited to join
Looking forward to participating in this challenge.
I just like to quilt.
Hope I picked the right one.
I’m a beginner quilter and this is my first challenge.
Looking forward to learning :-)
Finished the Medallion Challenge and swore I would never do another one. LOL!
Can’t wait to start
Thank you for the Quilt Blocks. I shall try them out later on as I have to help Hubby extend my workshop, but at
the moment it is rather cold to work outside, I am in the U.K.
YEAH !!
Mine is a question: is there a time limit on ehen the project should be completed?
This challenge sounds really cool I would love to join.
Hello Martha,
Thank you for contacting us. These are all past challenges and there is never a time limit on them. Just have fun.
If you need further assistance 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
Ready to try something new.
perfect time of the year for this !
I look forward to working on this quilt and sharing my experiences with fellow quilters
Where are the coloring pages located? Thank you!
Hello Betty,
Here is the link you are looking for: https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/block-8-2/
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
I can’t get the free Pleiaes block pattern. Please help
Hello Sandy,
Here is the link you are looking for: https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/block-8-2/
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
I love to sew and making quilts for my large family has been a large part. This should be a fun challenge.
Member ?
I like a challenge so I signed up again.
I just retired, and though I have YEARS of projects to finish and start, this piqued my interest. It sounds like fun!
Excited and ready to begin.
I am new at this so here goes nothing
Looking forward to this challenge. Thanks.
Love the quilt Challenge
Thank you
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Looking forward to challenge