Alaska Rainbow Quilt Along – Week 7

Welcome back! We are on the final block of our Alaska Rainbow Quilt Along.

I cannot even begin to describe how amazing this experience has been quilting with everyone. Thank you for joining me. I hope you’ve enjoyed yourself as much as I did! Does anyone have a favorite block?

Be sure to check out last week’s blog to see what you might have missed.

Today, we will be making our last and final block. Grab your supplies – Alaska Rainbow Pattern, Alaska Templates, rotary, ruler, fabric pencil, and Aurifil thread 2310 – and lets quilt together!

Block 13 – We will only need one Block 13. Begin by arranging your cut pieces to form the block.

Assemble one Diamond A and two Half-Diamond B‘s. Mark both Half-Diamonds. Pin and sew the first Half-Diamond B to Diamond A. Press seams open before sewing the next Half-Diamond B.

Use your Wedge C template to precisely trim the unit. Repeat steps to complete the remaining 3 Diamond wedges.

For the corner units of the block, start by repeating all above steps to assemble the bottom wedge then mark, pin, and sew on Triangle D.

Press seams open. Repeat steps 3 more times to make all four corners and then arrange units to form the block.

Pin and sew units into quarters and trim. Sew quarters into halves, then sew halves together and press.

Now breathe – your final block is done!

Look at this scrappy beauty. Arrange fabric as shown, then follow the same steps as above to complete your scrappy block.

Isn’t this block just stunning?

I’m so excited for us to start putting our scrappy surprises together. Be patient and keep an eye out- I will be sharing my own completed scrappy quilt with you soon!

Finally, arrange all finished blocks following the pattern’s layout. Sew blocks into rows, then sew rows together to complete your beautiful Alaska Rainbow quilt! For more details please visit our YouTube channel.

We are dying to see each and every one of your finished Alaska Rainbow quilts! Please make sure to tag us @laundrybasketquilts and #alaskarainbowquiltalong

Let us know what you thought of the Quilt Along. What techniques did you most enjoy learning? Which hints were most helpful? Ready for more? We can’t wait to hear from everyone!

I hope you join us again in January for our next Quilt Along with Winter Village!

Relax, Rejoice & Enjoy the Holidays!

Happy Quilting! Edyta

Alaska Rainbow Quilt Along – Week 6

Welcome back for the sixth week of our Alaska Rainbow Quilt Along.

Only one more block left, can you believe it?

What is everyone planning to do with their finished quilts? Do you have plans to gift it for Christmas or maybe you’ll just cuddle up with it in front of the fire? Here is last week’s blog for anyone who is playing catching up.

This week we will complete blocks 7 and 10.

Grab your supplies – Alaska Rainbow Pattern, Alaska Templates, rotary, ruler, fabric pencil, and Aurifil thread 2310 – and lets get to quilting!

Block 7 – We will make a total of 4 Block 7’s. Begin by arranging your cut pieces to form the block.

Assemble one Diamond A and two Half-Diamond Bs. Mark both Half-Diamonds. Pin and sew the first Half-Diamond B to Diamond A. Press seams open before sewing the next. Use your Wedge C template to precisely trim and square up unit.

Repeat steps to complete the remaining 3 Diamond wedges.

For the corner units, mark Triangle D and pin to Wedge C before sewing. Press seams open.

Repeat to make all four corners, then arrange all units to form the block.

Pin wedge units to each corner unit, sew, and press seams open.

Then trim using your ruler and rotary to square each unit for a perfect 90o angle.

For more details please visit our YouTube channel

Pin and sew squared units together into block halves, then sew halves together to complete block, and press.

Repeat 3 times to make a total of four Block 7’s.

Block 10 – We will be making a total of four Block 10’s. Arrange all your fabric as shown above.

This block is extremely similar to Block 7, but it is not exactly the same – notice here how the block’s colors are reversed.

Assemble one Diamond A and two Half-Diamond Bs. Mark both Half-Diamonds. Pin and sew the first Half-Diamond B to Diamond A.

Press seams open before sewing the next. Use your Wedge C template to precisely trim and square up unit.

Edyta’s Tip: Notice the bunny ears peaking out after we press– grab your sewing scissors and snip it off to prevent it from showing on your finished quilt.

Repeat these steps for the remaining 3 Diamond wedges.

For the corner units, mark Triangle D and pin to Wedge C before sewing. Press seams open.

Repeat to make all four corners, then arrange all units to form the block.

Pin, sew, and press quartered units before trimming using your ruler and rotary to square off each unit to a perfect 90o angle.

Finally, pin, sew, and press to assemble block.

Repeat 3 times to make a total of four Block 10’s.

Now switching over to our scrappy version of our Alaska Rainbow Quilt…

Scrappy Block 7 – Cut your fabric using the Alaska Templates and arrange them as shown above. Continue the steps to mark, pin, sew, and press as directed.

Repeat this exact color arrangement 3 more times to make four Block 7’s.

Scrappy Block 10 – Cut your fabric using the Alaska Templates and arrange them as shown above. Continue the steps to mark, pin, sew, and press as directed.

Repeat this exact color arrangement 3 more times for all four Block 10’s.

For more details please visit our YouTube channel.

Next week is our final block. Who is excited as I am to see our quilts come together?!

We love seeing how each and every one of you’re doing with your Alaska Rainbow blocks! Please make sure to tag us in your progress pictures along the way at #alaskarainbowquiltalong

Happy Quilting! Edyta

Alaska Rainbow Quilt Along – Week 5

Welcome back for the fifth week of our Alaska Rainbow Quilt Along.

We’re getting closer and closer to that great, big pot of gold at the end of our rainbow –

a unique quilt made just by you, but also together in this beautiful, creative, collective

that we have formed with our Quilt Along.

If any of you out there concerned that you’re falling behind – don’t be! Simply check out last week’s blog (or the week’s before that) and catch up whenever you find the time.

We all know how life gets, and we’ll be here to help whenever needed!

It’s time to get started on this weeks blocks!

This week we will complete Blocks 6 and 12.

Grab your supplies – Alaska Rainbow Pattern, Alaska Templates, rotary, ruler, fabric pencil, and Aurifil thread 2310 – and lets quilting!

Block 6 – We will make a total of 4 Block 6’s. Begin by arranging your cut pieces to form the block.

Assemble one Diamond A and two Half-Diamond Bs. Mark both Half-Diamonds. Pin and sew the first Half-Diamond B to Diamond A. Press seams open before sewing on the other Half-Diamond. Repeat steps to complete the remaining 3 Diamond wedges.

Edyta’s Tip: Use your Wedge C template to precisely trim and square up the unit.

For the corners of the block, start by repeating the above steps to assemble the bottom wedge unit then mark, pin, and sew on Triangle D. Repeat 3 more times to make all four corners units. Arrange units to form the block.

Pin, and sew your block into quarters as shown above, press seams open.

For more details please visit our YouTube channel

Trim using your ruler and rotary to square off each unit for a perfect 90o right angle.

Finally pin and sew units into 2 halves, then sew halves together to complete block and press. Repeat 3 times to make a total of four Block 5’s.

Block 12 – We will be making a total of four Block 12’s. Arrange all your fabric as shown above.

Start by marking Triangle D for Wedge C. Pin marked points before sewing and pressing seams open. Repeat until you have four corners units and set aside.

Now assemble one Diamond A and two Half-Diamond Bs. Mark both Half-Diamonds. Pin and sew the first Half-Diamond B to Diamond A. Press seams open before sewing on the other Half-Diamond. Once sewn, trim unit using Wedge C template. Repeat steps for the remaining 3 Diamond wedges.

Pin wedge units to each corner unit, sew and press seams open.

Trim using your ruler and rotary to square off each unit to a perfect 90o angle.

Finally, pin, sew, and press to assemble block. Repeat 3 times to make a total of four Block 12’s.

We currently have Alaska Rainbow kits available for purchase if you are interested in doing this quilt but wasn’t able to purchase one of our Pre-cut kits. Get one while you can!

For the Scrappy Block of The Week

Scrappy Block 6 – Cut your fabric using the Alaska Templates and arrange them as shown above. Continue the steps to mark, pin, sew, and press as directed. Repeat this exact color arrangement 3 more times to make four Block 6’s.

Scrappy Block 12 – Cut your fabric using the Alaska Templates and arrange them as shown above. Repeat this exact color arrangement 3 more times for all four Block 12’s.

For more details please visit our YouTube channel.

Happy Quilting! Edyta