{"title":"Animals Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany of my animal designs have been requested by students and friends, but there are some that are inspired by my own furry family members. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"butterfliez","title":"Butterfliez Quilt Pattern PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eNature lovers delight as a crooked collection of Butterfliez fly your way! First to fly in was Butterfliez but Mothz also gathered around the flame of inspiration so I’ve given you instructions for both blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach can be made in four sizes; 4”, 6”, 8” and 10”. My sample uses a variety of both in most sizes. You will be designing them without templates, as they are cut in the usual Stargazey style from squares and rectangles. Each crooked creature is unique. Making them is addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great pattern to use up your wildest prints in the wingz and the biggest stripes in the body. Come spread your creative wingz with me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stargazey.com\/blogs\/community\/quilting-challenges-from-the-road-to-california\" title=\"A Stargazey quilters unique quilt using the butterfly downloadable pdf quilt pattern by Jan Mullen\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stargazey.com\/blogs\/community\/tagged\/butterflies\" title=\"Butterfly inspired quilts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTake a look at how other Stargazey quilters have brought their Butterfliez quilts to life →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esample size - 42” x 58” (107cm x 147cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBackgrounds - 3 1\/4yds (3 m) of assorted subtlely printed blues\u003cbr\u003eButterfliez, (wingz \u0026amp; bodiez) - 1 1\/4yds (1 m) of assorted loud brights\u003cbr\u003eButterfliez borders, (\u0026amp; quilt inner border) - 1 1\/2 yds (1.3 m) of assorted blacks\u003cbr\u003ealso needed;\u003cbr\u003ebacking, batting \u0026amp; thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stargazey Quilts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065548226729,"sku":"SGZ-BFLY","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9077\/0857\/files\/butterfliez_FP.jpg?v=1776832777"},{"product_id":"catz","title":"Catz Quilt Pattern PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Stargazey Catz are all charm and no clawz. Their cheeky grins and wide eyes will attract even hard-hearted dog lovers like me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve designed two blocks, a simple Catz Face in 4”, 6”, and 8” blocks and also Sitting Catz in 6”, 8” and 10” blocks. Both blocks make a feature of the collar, a lovely way to inject more colour. Both are easy to make with no finicky matching of points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included are instructions for Tall Catz - a lovely little quilt that will show you how to change the proportions of the blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stargazey.com\/blogs\/community\/tagged\/cats\" title=\"Cat inspired quilts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTake a look at how other Stargazey quilters have brought their Catz quilts to life →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample size - 59 1\/2 ” x 74” (150cm x 188cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatz - 2 yds (2m) of assorted orange prints\u003cbr\u003eNosez - 10” square of a black solid\u003cbr\u003eBlock backgrounds -3 yds (2.5m) of assorted pink prints\u003cbr\u003eInner Borders - 1 1\/2 yds (1.3m) of assorted orange prints\u003cbr\u003eCollarz - scraps of assorted colours\u003cbr\u003eBackgrounds - 3 yds (2.5m) of assorted pink prints\u003cbr\u003eBorder \u0026amp; binding - 1 yd (80cm) of an orange print\u003cbr\u003ealso needed; batting, backing, thread and embellishments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stargazey Quilts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065548292265,"sku":"SGZ-CATZ","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9077\/0857\/files\/catz_FP.jpg?v=1776832777"},{"product_id":"dogz","title":"Dogz Quilt Pattern PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’m a dog lover and have two dogs yet I’ve put off designing a dog block for the simple reason that there are too many varieties, each with their distinctive features. I'd hate to be caught playing favourites. In the end I’ve plunged in and created a set of ‘pointy’ dogs heads with enough variety of block sizes and body widths to fill a kennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main show of character though, is in the ears. The easiest ears are sewn in and pointy but the excitement is in the three dimensional - these flappy ones are made to suit the look of your favourite pooch. Varying the eyes and fur also should be enough to have appropriate representation of a fair proportion of our canine buddies. I think I’ve got a fair dog show of coverage! If you have a round-faced dog I suggest adapting the Catz pattern with appropriate dog earz. Catz could make nice bulldogz!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included are the Give the Dog A Bone setting instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample size - 46” x 52” (117 cm x 132 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDogz – 1 1⁄ 2 yd (1.5 m) of assorted black, brown and white fabrics\u003cbr\u003eNosez – a fat eighth of a black solid\u003cbr\u003eSky – 2 1⁄ 2 yd (2.3 m) of a blue print\u003cbr\u003eFence – a fat quarter of a white print\u003cbr\u003eGrass – 1 1⁄ 2 yd (1.4 m) of a green print\u003cbr\u003eSoil – a fat quarter of a brown print\u003cbr\u003eBone – a small piece of a neutral print\u003cbr\u003eBinding – 1⁄ 2 yd (50 cm) of a blue print\u003cbr\u003ealso needed; backing, batting \u0026amp; thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. 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Hope you don’t get tired of cutting rectangles because once again that’s what we’re making our fishez from – no templates, cutting quite freely, and no fancy stitching – all with usual Stargazey ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern also includes instructions for Fishez Shopping Bagz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample size - 43 3\/4” x 61 1\/2” (111cm x 156 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlock backgrounds – 4 1\/2 yds (4.5m) of assorted aqua fabrics\u003cbr\u003eFishez – 2 1\/2 yds (2.5 m) of assorted bright prints, scraps are great!\u003cbr\u003eInner border – 1\/4 yd (25 cm) of a strong aqua print\u003cbr\u003eBinding - 16” (40cm) - of an aqua print\u003cbr\u003ealso needed; batting, backing, thread and buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. 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Horsez heads then turned into Hobby Horsez pretty quickly – much more fun and better connotations – especially as they are planned for quilts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake these blocks in three sizes, 10”, 8” and 6” - as square blocks - or with the extended pole as I have done. They have a bridle to make them distinctively horsey but without that and the mane they could be true blue aussie kangarooz!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby Horsez will make a nice cuddle quilt for a youngster. Made in pastel colours they are great for baby quilts. 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You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample size - 37” x 51 1⁄2” (94 cm x 131 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHorsez – 10” square each of six orange fabrics\u003cbr\u003eBridlez \u0026amp; polez – 1⁄2 yd (50 cm) total of assorted black and white fabrics\u003cbr\u003eBackground – 2 1⁄2 yds (2.3 m) total of assorted purple fabrics\u003cbr\u003eInner border – 1⁄4 yd (25 cm) of a black and white fabric\u003cbr\u003eOuter border – 2⁄3 yd (60 cm) of a purple print\u003cbr\u003eBinding – 1⁄3 yd (30 cm) of a black and white fabric\u003cbr\u003eMane – 1 yard of fringing\u003cbr\u003ealso needed; batting, backing and thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. 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They would also work well in a simple block grid to look like a specimen box or combined with Daisiez, Butterfliez and Beez out in the garden. Don’t get stuck on just red ladybirdz either – beetlez and bugz come with all sorts of coatz - a jewel-blue coat could turn ladybirdz into the Christmas beetle of my childhood. In Stargazey Style they couldn’t be easier to construct. Choose a body colour, add a touch of black for the head and backbone then a zappy background fabric. Simple cutting and stitching will get them quickly on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFly home and get stitching!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. 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Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stargazey Quilts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065548849321,"sku":"SGZ-LADB","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9077\/0857\/files\/ladybirdz_FP.jpg?v=1776832779"},{"product_id":"orangez-lemonz","title":"Orangez \u0026 Lemonz Quilt Pattern PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrangez \u0026amp; Lemonz are derived from the traditional Kaleidoscope block but made much easier, Stargazey Style, with a stack, slice, switch and sew process. Set your worries aside, you need not be a master of precision, the centre points meeting exactly is not a big issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock sizes are 6”, 8” \u0026amp; 10”. The two blocks, Lemon Halvez and Orange Quarterz, both follow the same process initially in forming the fruit – their backgrounds though are treated a little differently. As a bonus I also give you instructions for an altered, straigher version of the Orange Quarterz, seen set as border units in my sample quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot inclined towards citrus? Think other fruit, cake, pizza slices, umbrellas, beach balls or simply whacky colour combos to bring this Vitamin C filled block back to its Kaleidoscope origins. Hope your appetite is whetted!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample size - 50 1\/2“ x 58 1\/2“(129cm x 149cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBlock backgrounds – 1\/2 yd (50cm) each of five green, yellow and orange prints\u003cbr\u003eFlesh – a fat eighth each of six orange prints (for blocks \u0026amp; borders)\u003cbr\u003e– a fat eighth each of six yellow prints\u003cbr\u003e– a 10” square each of six green prints\u003cbr\u003ePeel – 3\/4 yd (75cm) of black\/orange stripe (for blocks \u0026amp; borders)\u003cbr\u003e– 1\/2 yd (50cm) of a black\/yellow stripe\u003cbr\u003e– 1\/4 yd (25cm) of a black\/green stripe\u003cbr\u003eInner border – 1\/4 yd (25cm) of yellow stripe\u003cbr\u003eOuter border backgrounds – 1\/2 yd (50cm) each of two prints for the sides\u003cbr\u003e– 1\/2 yd (50cm) each of two prints for the top and bottom\u003cbr\u003eBinding - 1\/4 yd (25cm) each of two prints\u003cbr\u003ealso needed; batting, backing and thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stargazey Quilts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065549045929,"sku":"SGZ-ORLE","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9077\/0857\/files\/Orangez-Lemonz-pattern-cover.jpg?v=1763609701"},{"product_id":"pineapplez","title":"Pineapplez Quilt Pattern PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003ePineapples. Are you thinking umbrella garnished drinks by the pool or a healthy summery dose of Vitamin C? Is it Carmen Miranda or a laden fruit bowl? Whatever your intention for this sweet but spikey fruit, making them in fabric will have you feeling just as happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePineapplez can be made in four sizes; 4”, 6”, 8” and 10”. The blocks are made in two parts with the bottom a piece of cake to make. The spikey leavez section takes a little longer to come together but is also easily conquered using my ‘cover corners’ technique.­­ Pineapple fabric is easy enough to find - any yellow with a grid or repeat design should work if you desire realism. The 4” version also works well as a strawberry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat yourself to a touch of the tropics - with or without the umbrella!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stargazey.com\/blogs\/community\/tagged\/pineapples\" title=\"Pineapples inspired quilts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTake a look at how other Stargazey quilters have brought their Pineapplez quilts to life →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample size - 56 1\/2 x 56 1\/2“ (144cm x 144cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlock backgrounds \u0026amp; centre panel - 6 yds (5.5m) of assorted aqua prints        \u003cbr\u003ePineapplez - 1 1\/2 yds (1.5m) of assorted yellow prints\u003cbr\u003eLeavez - 11\/2 yds (1.5m) of assorted green prints\u003cbr\u003eInner Border - 1\/4 yd (25 cm) of a green print\u003cbr\u003eBinding - 1\/2 yd (50cm) of a green print\u003cbr\u003ealso needed; batting, backing and thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. 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