July 1, 2008 - North Star - Directions & Discussion (Patterns Added to Last Page)
#47
i have taken the photos but not yet finished the written instructions to go with the Y-seam versions. I don't plan to make the No-Y versions, so there will be no companion article for them. In the meantime, for tips on working with Y-Seams, check out the Hexagons tutuorial. The shapes are different, but the same basic principals apply.
#48
I didn't use the templates for this version. I used my rotary ruler to roughly measure the "y-squares" and strips, then used the Piecing Guide as a pattern to cut the corner sections down to proper size.
I photographed the finished block without decorative satin stitching so you could see that i didn't need to cheat by appliqueing the center square to this one. I also left the strings dangling because i wanted to show off the fact that it all lined up without trimming. that almost never happens for me. YIPPEE!!! :P
I photographed the finished block without decorative satin stitching so you could see that i didn't need to cheat by appliqueing the center square to this one. I also left the strings dangling because i wanted to show off the fact that it all lined up without trimming. that almost never happens for me. YIPPEE!!! :P
#50
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Oh yay, oh yay!
The mailman just came and delivered a package from DonnaRae filled with templates!
I can't wait to sit at the sewing machine and figure it out! Too bad I have to wait for DH to get home from work to watch the kids so I can have some quiet time.
I know it will seem like forever until he gets home!
I'm so excited!!!
The mailman just came and delivered a package from DonnaRae filled with templates!
I can't wait to sit at the sewing machine and figure it out! Too bad I have to wait for DH to get home from work to watch the kids so I can have some quiet time.
I know it will seem like forever until he gets home!
I'm so excited!!!
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