Originally Posted by janRN
I just finished piecing this Star Spin; it's a pattern for a table topper. I'm undecided if I want to add more blocks and borders and make it queen-sized or back it and use it as a table topper. I have a question for either way, hope someone can help.
1: if I decide to make it into a quilt, how do I determine the size of the "inset" blocks in the corners? Do I measure and add seam allowances or is there another way?
2. if I decide to keep it a table topper, can I sandwich top, batting, and backing then sew and turn it right side out? I really don't want to add binding as it would detract from the stripes.
Thanks so much for your help!
Jan, I've made sev. of these but out here (west coast) they are called New Orleans Puzzle. I do all of mine pillowcase style which is the way you describe which lets you turn it inside out. It's easy to sharpen the points. Then I press that edge to sharpen it. Then I do SID on every seam. That gets tedious but you get around it eventually.
I love your colors.