The fabrics shown in this post were given to me by Island Batik.
Last January Island Batik gave me a secret bundle to hold onto till November, it was Tropical Escape shown above. I sat and looking at the bundle of gorgeous fabrics, waiting for them to talk to me. The goal is for me to introduce the Tropical Escape fabric line by making a quilt showcasing as many of the 20 fabrics as possible.
I decided to use Studio 180 Design’s BlockBuster pattern #29 Pointsettia. This block requires the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star, Split Rects and Tucker Trimmer I tools. You can download the BlockBuster pattern below:
I loved that the Poinsettia block could be made in 7″, 14″ or 21″ finished blocks. I chose the 21″ blocks.
Time to break out the paper plates. I sorted my fabrics by color and value, pairing a light/medium value with a darker value. This would allow me to use 16 different fabrics to form the flowers. I would use the lighter value fabric for the Lemoyne star quarters and the darker value fabrics for the split rects units.
My tip for staying organized while making Lemoyne stars is to label two paper plates, one “A” & one “B”. Follow the Lemoyne star tool instructions. When you come to Step 7, make one 45 degree cut – then imediateley reposition your ruler to cut the side triangles as you go.
If you are right handed the “B” strip was on the bottom & the “A” strip was on top. Place the “A” unit on the plate marked “A” and the “B” unit on the plate marked “B”, place one triangle on each plate also. (If you are left handed the “A” strip would be on the bottom and the “B” strip would be on top). Continue cutting your units, placing each unit on their assigned plate. Construct the Lemoyne units as instructed. Throughout the process you will always know which units are “A” and which are “B”. This is important for knowing which way to press your seams. Another tip for pressing the lemoyne star units is to “remember, the Lemoyne star point should always be pointed to the left”. To make Lemoyne star quarters you will square them up using your Tucker Trimmer 1 before stitching them to the split rects units.
Layout your Lemoyne quarters with your mirror image split rects units and stitch together.
Press seams as shown above.
Continue making your Lemoyne star quarters/split rects units. They are all constructed the same way.
Stitch a background rectangle with each Lemoyne quarter/split rects unit as shown. Follow block assembly instruction in the BlockBuster #29 pattern.
At first I decided to make 6 – 21″ blocks measuring 60″ x 83″.
But I discovered I had enough units to make 9 blocks with left over Lemoyne quarters for the use in the outer border. Quilt measures 83″ x 83″.
It’s funny how this quilt came about. It stared with Island Batik’s fabric line: Tropical Escape; BlockBuster’s Pointsettia block (a Christmas flower); and it is named after a canyon in Arizona. I named this quilt Copper Canyon Blooms as I think they look like desert blooms! In the supply list below I’ve given you fabric requirements for both the 6 block top and the 9 block top.
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I visited the Oneida County Historical Society to take this photo on the steps.
If These Threads Could Talk 
Beautiful quilt! You did an excellent job!
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Thank you Cecilia
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Fabulous design. Loving the fabric line
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Thank you Geraldine.
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Your pattern is perfect for those beautiful and bright batiks!
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Thanks Barb
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I love this quilt! The fabric is great, but the design makes it so interesting. Since I’m from Arizona, I have to love it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Paula!
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Turned out beautiful.
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Thank you Christi
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GORGEOUS quilt!! Love the name too…definitely perfect! You did super job!
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Thank you Lori.
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I love the fabrics! I also love that puzzle pattern. Is it available? I think it would make a great quilt with all scrappy fabrics.
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Thank you. The block pattern BlockBuster 29, Poinsettia is free to download in the post. Then use the Lemoyne Star and Split Rects tool instructions. I have included a supply list you may down load at the end of the post.
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Can you tell me about the puzzle piece block pattern?
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That is the graphic Island Batik provided for the blog hop.
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I love this quilt and the stash busting concept. Your designs are always so terrific!
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Thank you so much!
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Gorgeous colors of the batiks, and you used a very nice pattern to make your big quilt! Well done!
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Thank you Anita
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Perfect name for your quilt!!! It does remind me of the blooms in the desert! Great way to showcase the beautiful fabrics to make a gorgeous quilt!
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Thank you!
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What a wonderful quilt is such beautiful happy colors.
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Thank you Mary.
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I would be very proud to make a quilt like that. Beautiful!
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Thank you Darlene.
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Wish you could be in VB for a class. We are losing quilt shops –Nancy’s Calico just closed.
Loving the colors. Have a great holiday and we miss you.
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Thank you Carol.
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Love the colors, I think these are my favorite ones out of all the collection. Beautiful Quilt.
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Thank you Cyndy
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Your quilt is really gorgeous.The pattern you chose makes the fabrics look so warm and cozy. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Joyce
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Love the quilt and the story! Your photos are wonderful. I think they look like Desert Blooms too!
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Thank you!
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It’s beautiful! Looks like it belongs in Florida. Maybe you should bring it with you, and come for a visit.
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Sounds like fun!
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Wow, this is stunning! I really appreciate all the detail you do into on how you construct your blocks and your planning process. What amazing fabrics to work with!
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Thank you!
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Love your quilt and fabrics used.
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Thank you Joyce!
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Very very nice and boy I love the colors you got…enjoy….. happyness04431@yahoo.com
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Thank you!
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