Originally Posted by ktbb
Why not emphasize the original star by appliqueing it to a background fabric with batting under it...bias strips, a small flange or even covered cording around the edge of the star perhaps, then full batting under the ground fabric and use quilting to highlight it further...won't have to mess with triangles that way and places more emphasis on the original star.
I have a Lone Star that someone tried to applique onto a background fabric. It's very hard to get them flat and straight. I'm going to have to take it off and start over. So if you do it this way be very careful.