Originally Posted by davef
Originally Posted by danmar
Hi everybody! I got several requests for the pattern for my Carpenter's Star so I am here to post it for everyone to enjoy!
It's really quite a simple block to make, especially after you make the first one. Don't get me wrong though, I said simple, Not "Fast"! LOL I have made about 125 of these blocks so far. It took me all day when I first started. Now it takes me between 3 1/2 and 4 hours to make One. The pattern is made completely out of squares and half squares. If you have any questions, Please don't hesitate to ask! I'd be more than happy to help anybody. I hope this Homemade Pattern is written so that people can understand it. If not, let me know and I will make it clearer.
NOTE: On the half square units, don't cut the squares into half squares until AFTER they are sewn. Mark your center line diagonally, sew together and then cut unit in two, to make 2 half square units. I hope that is what they are called anyways!
Here's the pattern and Please post pictures of your first blocks and projects you make so I can see. I love pictures!
Danmar that is a wonderful star here is a link to the color pattern I have done.....thank you for putting it up
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-55119-1.htm
Thank you, davef! I made a Carpenter's Star in almost the same colors. I put a picture of it on your post. I'm glad that you like the pattern. It is my favorite. Here's mine like yours, same basic colors.
Marilyn
My Carpenter's Star Jan. 11, 2010
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