Originally Posted by Pam
I would go with the 5 pointed star, is sounds like this has special meaning to her (?) Or did I get that wrong?. Paper piecing is the way to go with any of these complex stars. While the one you have shown is very pretty, it is a traditional mariner's compass. Can you sneak us a picture of her tatoo?
It's a bad picture, but here's her tattoo. I don't even know if this is the quilt lay out I want - I still very much in the planning stage. I just think the five stars need to be there because they're so symbolic to her. Of course, the butterflies too.