{"product_id":"ruby-star-society-prism-pop-star-block-exchange-fall-2026","title":"Ruby Star Society Prism Pop Star Block Exchange Fall 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eReady to build a stunning star quilt without the stress? Join us for the second \u003cb\u003e#PrismPopExchange\u003c\/b\u003e! This event features the \u003cb\u003ePrism Star\u003c\/b\u003e, a block I designed specifically for this exchange to give you a \"perfect\" result every time—no advanced skills required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the Exchange Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Concept:\u003c\/b\u003e Sign up for either 1 or 2 groups to receive digital block instructions and cutting guides for 10 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Process:\u003c\/b\u003e You make \u003cb\u003e10 of the SAME blocks\u003c\/b\u003e using your choice of fabrics within the required fabric theme. (10 blocks per group - if you sign up for 2 groups, you will send TWO sets of 10 blocks (not 20 of the same)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Return:\u003c\/b\u003e Mail your blocks to me by the deadline. I will coordinate the exchange and send you back a swapped bundle of 10 different blocks.  (I aim to not have any duplicate blocks returned to you, but this ultimately depends on the total number of people involved in the exchange.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Full finishing instructions for the final quilt top will be included with your returned blocks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabric Requirements: Ruby Star Society ONLY!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore starting, please read all instructions. To keep our finished quilts cohesive while letting your creativity run wild, please adhere to these rules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 3-Fabric Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e For your blocks, simply pick \u003cb\u003e3 complementary Ruby Star Society fabrics\u003c\/b\u003e (Fabric A, Fabric B, and Fabric C) that look beautiful together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabric Substrate:\u003c\/b\u003e All fabrics must be \u003cb\u003e100% quilting cotton only\u003c\/b\u003e. Please do not use linen blends, cotton lawn, canvas, or other substrates, as we want to keep the weight of the blocks consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Background Restrictions:\u003c\/b\u003e There are no strict low-volume or solid white background requirements. Go bold, go bright, or go coordinated—just make sure all three fabrics are RSS!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Only Hard Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNO holiday-themed fabrics\u003c\/b\u003e (no Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, etc.). Please keep your selections everyday-gorgeous so the final quilts can be enjoyed year-round!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePure RSS Magic:\u003c\/b\u003e Please ensure no other fabric brands sneak into your blocks so that the entire exchange stays true to that signature Ruby Star Society look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeginner-Friendly Construction (The \"Grace\" Factor)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve all been there: a \"scant\" seam or a tricky point makes a block finish at the wrong size. I wrote this pattern with built-in wiggle room:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Stress:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNO Y-seams\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNO flying geese\u003c\/b\u003e. Just straightforward, fun piecing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOversized for Perfection:\u003c\/b\u003e The block is designed to finish slightly over \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Easy Trim:\u003c\/b\u003e Instead of fighting for the perfect size while sewing, you just sew and then \u003cb\u003etrim it down to a perfect 12\"\u003c\/b\u003e before sending them to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Results:\u003c\/b\u003e This ensures every block in the exchange is the exact same size, making your final assembly a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild Your Full Quilt Top\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full layout for this quilt requires \u003cb\u003e20 blocks\u003c\/b\u003e. To help you finish a whole quilt, you can sign up for 2 groups:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulti-Group Option:\u003c\/b\u003e You can sign up for up to \u003cb\u003e2 groups\u003c\/b\u003e total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstant Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e If you join both groups, you’ll send 20 blocks (using 2 different fabric sets) and receive 20 swapped blocks in return—that’s your instant, full quilt top!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Dates \u0026amp; Logistics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipped By Date:\u003c\/b\u003e Your blocks must be in the mail and \u003cb\u003eSHIPPED BY October 12, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-Hand Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Blocks \u003cb\u003eMUST be received by me no later than October 19, 2026.\u003c\/b\u003e No exceptions! 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