Welcome to week six of the Ombre Gems quilt along!
The schedule eases up just a bit this week and next for those of you who need some catch up time! This week we will make just two blocks and next week is a catch up week.
We are moving on to the darker shades this week with turquoise and aubergine 🙂
The Quilt Along
Materials needed:
Ombre Gems Quilt Pattern
Ombre fabrics– The quilt along will use all 20 colors! (or feel free to use any other fabrics)
How to Participate: The quilt along takes place on Instagram using the hashtag: #ombregemsquiltalong
Include the hashtag in your captions so we can all see your posts. Browse the hashtag to see what everyone else is up to!
Stay up to date: An e-mail will show up in your inbox on Monday morning with the weeks prompts. A blog post will also go up on Monday morning. There may be a few extra videos and tips and tricks in the e-mails so be sure to be signed up! (Sign up here)
Grab the pattern: If you don’t have the pattern already, grab your copy in the shop or below.
Week Six
- Large throw: Make four blocks for the week according to the schedule.
- Small throw: Make 2 blocks each week.
This week we are making Turquoise and Aubergine.
Quilting
I want to remind you that Kaitlyn of Knot and Thread Design is offering 20% off of the quilting on all Ombre Gems quilt tops 🙂 I use Kaitlyn for all of my quilting and I highly recommend her.
Also, one lucky winner will receive free quilting from Kaityln on their Ombre Gems quilt! The winner will be drawn in a few weeks.
Official Ombre Gems Quilt Along post
Week One – Cutting and Prep
Week Two – Make Magenta, Hot Pink and Popsicle Pink
Week Three – Make Persimmon, Coral and Honey
Week Four – Make Mustard, Mint and Lime
Week Five – Make Avocado, Teal and Lagoon
Week Six – Make Turquoise and Aubergine
Week Seven
Week Eight
Week Nine
Week Ten