Oh why, oh why, didn't I. . .
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Oh why, oh why, didn't I. . .
We were in Lancaster County, PA this weekend and saw some great deals at the various Amish and Mennonite stores. I saw several of what they called "folded stars" and didn't have enough sense to buy one. Later I find it is also called the Amish Star. Where can I find an actual pattern (instructions) for this many-folds block?
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There looks like Moda Bakeshop has a free pattern.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/09/...ot-holder.html
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/09/...ot-holder.html
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There looks like Moda Bakeshop has a free pattern.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/09/...ot-holder.html
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/09/...ot-holder.html
After that, comes the pinning. You need to get them lined up just right on the muslin or you will be ripping the thing apart for hours.
It is beautiful, but you will need about 2 hours just for the ironing. If I were to do it over again, I would probably make 2.5" x 4" cereal box templates so I had something to make turning the edges under go faster. I did use my glass head silk pins & would recommend others do the same. It makes the layering process go much smoother. Finally, be sure to use really good, quality fabric. The squares are so tiny & if you don't get a sharply pressed fold, all bets are off. One fat quarter bundle from the LQS is more than enough fabric and you will not regret the extra investment as you start the 2nd hour of pressing all those miserable little squares.
Hoping to get grandma her birthday hot pads by Christmas. Really wish I'd never taken on this project, but it sure does look amazing when it's done. Here's hoping your project goes better than mine has so far.
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Wow, just looked a the Moda bakeshop tutorial and I'll be sitting this one out! I'm not sure i've ever seen one of their tutorials designated as ambitious, but it looks like the nightmare that Bree123.
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