Sew On The Go by Michelle Renee Hiatt

 Holiday Blossom Clue #2 is the Diamond Rects!  We are making (8) Holiday Diamond Rect #1 and (8) Holiday Diamond Rect #2!  If you need more information or to join the Mystery go to:  michellereneehiatt.teachable.com/p/holiday-blossom-medallion-mystery-series Fabric Selection - For this week's Clue we are looking for fabric that has a similar background coloring as your Background.  Ideally, it is multi-colored print represents all the colors in your quilt.  The Diamond Rects technique can be a little tricky, but I have some great tips on this week's online Class.  I look forward to seeing your blocks in our online Facebook Mystery Group.  Regards, Michelle 

Today, I'm kicking off my 5th Holiday Medallion Mystery, Holiday Blossom.  If you need more information on joining my Holiday Blossom Mystery Series, you can get information at:  https://sewonthego.net/pdfs-1 Our first Clue is the Holiday Star! For the first time in a Medallion Mystery, I'm revealing the Quilt Center in Clue #1!  Block 1- Holiday Star with Moda's Comfort & Joy Holiday Star Quilt Center Block 1 Holiday Star with Moda's Wild Blossom Holiday Star Quilt Center This is the fabric I selected:  Make sure to pay attention to the tip and techniques in the Clue and the Clue & Class Membership! I can't wait to see your blocks on our Mystery Facebook Group!

 Clue #15 is the Bon Jovi Star! In 2018, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Bon Jovi.  Their introduction stated, “Over 120 million albums sold.  More than 2,600 concerts around the world.  They've seen well over a million faces- and yes, rocked them all.  Bon Jovi redefined the rock anthem by dominating arenas and captivating audiences with hooks that continue to define the decade.”   Bon Jovi, an American rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey is led by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald.  Original bassist Alec John Such quit the band in 1994, and Richie Sambora left in 2013. The band has been credited with bridging the gap between heavy metal and pop.   In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40.  In 1986, the band...

 Love this little Madonna Star!

 The Rolling Stones Star! In 1989, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones.  Their introduction stated, “During their 50-plus year career, the Rolling Stones have married their love of blues and American R&B with a vast array of styles and genres: disco, garage, psychedelic rock and even punk.  The constant through the line, however, has been the band's swagger—thanks first and foremost to the Glimmer Twins, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.”   The Rolling Stones, an English rock band, formed in London, in 1962.   They have toured for six decades.  It is said that they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era.  In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock.  The Stones found greater success with their own material, as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1965), "Get Off of My Cloud" (1965), and "Paint It Black" (1966) all became ...

  Love the U2 Star - We once again have an A version and a B version.  Don't you love the different effect one unit being turned makes? In 2005, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted U2.  Their introduction stated, “Philanthropic.  Hopeful.  Committed.  U2 are proof of the power of music.  While U2 have experimented and evolved musically throughout their career, the core members and their commitment to positive change have remained steady.”   U2, a Irish rock band from Dublin, formed in 1976.  The group consists of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style evolved throughout it’s career, yet has maintained an anthemic quality built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's chiming, effects-based guitar sounds.  Bono's lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes.  It is theorized that the musical group U2 derived its n...

The Queen Star is Clue #11. 

 Clue #10 is the Bruce Springsteen Star.  We will be making (2) Bruce Springsteen A Stars and (2) Bruce Springsteen B Stars! Bruce Springsteen Star - Moda's Eufloria In 1999, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Bruce Springsteen.  Their introduction stated, “Bruce Springsteen became a voice of underdogs and the working-class, thanks to his unsparing observations about what life was really like for those with no access to a silver spoon.  As a songwriter, however, he was also deeply romantic and sentimental. In long-time collaborators the E Street Band, he found kindred spirits who shared his commitment to barnstorming optimism.”   Bruce Springsteen was born in Long Branch, NJ.  He is considered the originator of heartland rock, a genre combining mainstream rock music with poetic and socially conscious lyrics that tell a narrative about working-class American life.  He has released 21 studio albums, 23 live albums, 77 singles and 66 music video...

 I selected the Piano Man, Billy Joel, for my #9 Star.  The Billy Joel Star! Billy Joel Star - Moda's Eufloria Fabric Selection