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07-16-2010, 01:33 PM

Panther Creek Quilting

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Is this a variable star in this pattern?

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07-16-2010, 01:35 PM

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That is a beautiful quilt. Love it.
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07-16-2010, 01:37 PM

DebraK

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I don't understand the question, but I like the quilt.

07-16-2010, 01:38 PM

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Yes variable star and rail fence.

07-16-2010, 01:59 PM

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It looks like a log cabin with a star center... Is that what a variable star is?

07-16-2010, 02:01 PM

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Variable star is a plain square with 4 flying geese around it.

07-16-2010, 02:03 PM

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Nice quilt! I really like the layout. That would make an awsome QOV

But yes I have heard that star block referred to as Variable Star and Saw Tooth Star. Turn it on point and it becomes an Ohio Star.

07-16-2010, 02:06 PM

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Well I am going to try and make this quilt. I cannot take credit for it. I saw it at a local quilt show a couple of months ago.

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07-16-2010, 02:14 PM

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Star patterns like that can have several different names. Look up the pattern at quilter'scache.com and you will find it, I'm sure. Rail fence is the name of the stripes.