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Old 06-22-2008, 02:22 AM
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Join units together in strips, press seams of top and bottom strips out wards (B) and seams of center strip towards the middle (C). (Pic 9a,-c)



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Old 06-22-2008, 02:25 AM
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Join strips to form block. Press finale seams open to reduce bulk. (Pic 10)



Pic 10 Press finale seams open
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Completed Variable Star Block (Pic 11)



Variable Star, this time?
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Old 06-22-2008, 02:39 AM
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How about alternating the variable star block with another block that we have learned to make. The 9 Patch. I quite like the effect of this one. The green triangles on the star block create a secondary Sisters choice pattern when placed next to the 9 Patch

Also included below is the Pdf file of instructions for piecing the Variable Star



Variable stwr with a 9 Patch as the alternate block
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You can create all sorts of different looks with these stars just by varying the pieces you use in the corner and center units. Below are just a few ideas.

A: Ohio Star with a set of half square triangles made for the center

B:Ohio Star and 4 Patches, creates a checkerboard effect

C: Ohio Star Variation

D:Variable Star with plain background

E: Variable Star with single square at corners

F: Variable Star with four patches



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Well that's it for now, I think that's enough don't you :lol: I'ts a bit more than usual but I thought it would be a good idea to cover the quarter square triangles as well as they are made with such a similar method.

Next month, a change of pace, English Paper Piecing and a much smaller file :lol: Untill then Hope you all have a great month :D
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Great job Shelly!!!
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I love your tutorials they help me so much Thanks for making everything so clear and easy.
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Originally Posted by DA Mayer
I love your tutorials they help me so much Thanks for making everything so clear and easy.
I SECOND THIS........ THANK YOU
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WoW!!! Shelly you really out did yourself this month. Now I have to get busy to learn this!!!! Thank you for doing this!
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