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I would like to make a feathered stars quilt, but am not sure what pattern to use, would like on does not assume I know every thing there is to know about quilting, have done several quilts that are a little difficult (a full sized Giant Dahlia) and am real good at following instructions. Any suggestion from my fellow quilters would be greatly appreciated!?! MaggieBB
Marsha McCloskey is renown for her feathered star quilts. Her is her website:
http://www.marshamccloskey.com/newfeatstar.html
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
I agree with Maniac. Marsha McCloskey is the queen of feathered stars and has written several excellent books about them. You might check your local library.
Peckish aka Peggi
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Thanks, will check library, only place I know of I can look through books and put back if not what I wanted.
Also, there are Inklingo patterns for these in different sizes.
If you are into feather stars her book is worth it IMHO, she even has specialty rulers to use in conjunction with her books.
Brother XL-3500i, SQ-9050, Dreamweaver XE6200D
Remember how Marsha McCloskey's books are sub titled: "Really Hard Blocks That Take a Long Time to Make" ;-) I have the book and the quilt is on my bucket list.
"I do not understand how anyone can live without one small place of enchantment to turn to."
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
If you check out Eleanor Burns youtube series 'The Case of the Lost Quilt" - part 5,6 & 7, she explains how easy it is to do, and if you listen hard even give her measurements. I did make up a PDF pattern for a 60" square star, but lost it when my computer died. But it depends on how big you want it to be.
Feathered stars are beautiful and for me the best are paper pieced.
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