LIVE: Tree of Life Blocks for Moonbeams Charity Quilt Part 5! - Behind the Seams

In today's quilting demo, Kimberly makes the Tree of Life quilt blocks from our Moonbeams Quilt Along for Make-A-Wish! This classic block gets new life with a dark background, but it also dazzles in all the samplemakers' blocks. Watch it through to see them all!
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MOONBEAMS SAMPLE MAKERS
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[@robertacaruthers7568]

I have always loved the tree of life block, no matter the color.

[@michellecobb3530]

I love the generous fabric in fqs kits. I always try to be conservative cutting but stuff happens....😊

[@pampeterson3092]

Thank you Kimberly for the detailed instructions. Hope you are having a fun vacation.

[@terrigunning5745]

Love the dark and light blocks. Kimberly, I love cutting the outer blocks bigger to cut down. Too bad I didn't learn that decades ago. I always used coping to get my blocks exact.

[@barbaraanne2136]

Beatiful!

[@cjacob9875]

One square at a time, is all it takes!

[@elizabethjohnson5299]

Triangle on a Roll are so worth the money! On projects like this!

[@tishuabradley6031]

I just love this block!

[@beckyscheller9358]

Cannot wait for next week what fun. Have a great vacation

[@victoriapaetow4376]

I did my both blocks together. I’m done!! Next week I’ll start sewing the rows and backing:)

[@marytillman372]

I am really enjoying these step by step tutorials!!🎉

[@MrsRobertson4]

I got this but haven't started it yet. I'm a beginner so its sitting on my shelf in its pretty box intimidating me.

[@BrendaH289]

Well get out your 1/2 square paper and material and get started! The only way to learn is by repetition! You’re going to do better than you think!!!

[@Sara.Stitches]

Good Morning Everyone

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Get it starched & ironed. Then cut the first block. Do it a day at a time.

[@coletteryan3887]

When I first started quilting I wanted to make this block but it was way over my head. After 30 years I finally tried it. I love this block. Triangles on a roll will make it foolproof! I really like how Kimberly made the truck portion; I had used a template. Give it a try, I bet you will do a beautiful job❤

[@loriar1027]

The key to success when you’re a beginner is to really take your time and don’t rush. Double check that you have an accurate quarter inch seam allowance. You can do it!

[@Catsfancy]

Don't worry Kimberly, our sons are 36 and 34 years old, and married, and we still take a family vacation every year! It doesn't have to end!

[@fernlamberson565]

Good Morning from Southwest Kansas 🐝🌻🐝🌻

[@michellecobb3530]

I'll definitely bid on the auction quilts

[@denisepineda1788]

Your blocks look amazing! I must admit that I haven’t started mine yet but will soon since our garden is about done. I love how this is turning out.

[@nece58]

Have a great vacation!

[@loriar1027]

I used to not pin much at all when I piece my quilts,but I have discovered that it really does make a difference. I think the movement of the fabric over the feed dogs and the pressure of the presser foot can cause the fabric to shift a bit while you’re sewing. So it really does help with accuracy. I also tend to stitch with the seam side up when I’m sewing on a border bc it helps me to keep my seam allowances laying the right way.

[@michelesews]

Thanks for this tutorial. You took the intimidation factor out of this block for me.

[@veraluciasalaromiossi9864]

Adorei esse bloco

[@michellecobb3530]

I like cutting a none pieced long strip too long too. Less stress cause the seam bumps do change things.

[@carmenbailey1560]

👍❤️🙂

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks so much Kimberly and FQS❤

[@cherieiduke1723]

Well mine is going to look a little different... i used 2 inch paper left over from a different company. I guess i needed 2.5 paper

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

What do you do with your empty quilt kit boxes?

[@ritawegner9052]

Is there enough fabric to size up and trim on half square triangles?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Rita! Yes, there is enough fabric to size up.

[@krisharivas4238]

I have a question and feel embarrassed to ask. When you purchase the kit, does that help with donations?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Krishna! It's okay don't be embarrassed. When you purchase the kit it does not go towards donations. The donations are only available through Make-A-Wish.

[@krisharivas4238]

@@FatQuarterShopTX - thank you so much. Sorry I misunderstood this and will be making donation.

[@sharonbrown2468]

To get 44 HST’s wouldn’t you need just 11 of those paper rectangles? Doesn’t each rectangle make 4 HST’s? This is so confusing!

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Sharon! Kimberly cut a total of 11 rectangles to break them up.

[@JaninaCarlona]

I am a brand new quilter, and I notice you press your seams open. All the other videos I have watched press to one side. Is this just your personal preference?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Janina! Kimberly presses depending on how she feels but most of the time she presses open.