MARCH 15 2011 STARS BOM - DIRECTIONS AND DISCUSSION
03-15-2011, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JudyG
Mine printed out at 6-1/2" also.
What I see when I look at this block is that you need to cut it apart on the diagonal line and work with it in two sections and make four of each section. I'm not sure why they didn't make this pattern in two sections that way. You need to make sure that you add a 1/4" seam allowance to the diagonal line. I cut mine apart and glued it to another piece of paper. I added the 1/4" seam allowance to the diagonal and will scan it and print four copies. I have marked one as Section A and one as Section B so I'll be able to sew them together correctly. I think that should do it. I have to add the seam allowance to the pattern or I'll forget to make that side a little bigger to allow for the seam and I'll have a messed up piece. I'll try to get mine done today to make sure my thoughts are correct.
One other thing I would suggest is to mark the colors you are using on the pattern. I was just working away and mixed up what I refer to as my background color (the white in the picture) with my star color and had to start over. I have now marked each section with what it is (Dk Background - the dark blue; Star - the lighter blue; background - white). Hopefully that will stop that mistake from happening again.
What I see when I look at this block is that you need to cut it apart on the diagonal line and work with it in two sections and make four of each section. I'm not sure why they didn't make this pattern in two sections that way. You need to make sure that you add a 1/4" seam allowance to the diagonal line. I cut mine apart and glued it to another piece of paper. I added the 1/4" seam allowance to the diagonal and will scan it and print four copies. I have marked one as Section A and one as Section B so I'll be able to sew them together correctly. I think that should do it. I have to add the seam allowance to the pattern or I'll forget to make that side a little bigger to allow for the seam and I'll have a messed up piece. I'll try to get mine done today to make sure my thoughts are correct.
One other thing I would suggest is to mark the colors you are using on the pattern. I was just working away and mixed up what I refer to as my background color (the white in the picture) with my star color and had to start over. I have now marked each section with what it is (Dk Background - the dark blue; Star - the lighter blue; background - white). Hopefully that will stop that mistake from happening again.
Judy, take a close look at sermors block, I could be wrong but to me it looks like the block are made just the way it is printed then sewn together, see how it looks like only four points in the center?
Like I said I could be wrong but I think I am gonna just pp the way it printed no cutting it apart
David
03-15-2011, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by davidwent
LOL Nevermind, now I took an even CLOSER look and there are 8 seams, I think you're right Judy!
David
ps.to my wifee...see I ca admit when Im wrong!
David
ps.to my wifee...see I ca admit when Im wrong!
Anyway, thank you David. I did put together one block splitting the pattern in half on the diagonal and adding a 1/4" seam to that cut line on both halves, and I ended up with a perfect 6-1/2" block. Now I need three more, but they will have to wait. DGS has a birthday in three weeks and I have to get his quilt finished.
One suggestion: if you are concerned about your block not being quite large enough, just extend the dark blue pieces on the outer edges a bit which will give you a little leeway for sizing up your block.
03-15-2011, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerrie1940
Don't let looking at the whole block of this beautiful block scare you away! Just look at one triangle. If you can sew a stright line you've got it.
Here are the 12inch temples AND the list of the fabric pieces I used to make mine. (See BOM pictures)
P-l-e-a-s-e don't give up without trying it first!
I hope this has helped someone.....................
Here are the 12inch temples AND the list of the fabric pieces I used to make mine. (See BOM pictures)
P-l-e-a-s-e don't give up without trying it first!
I hope this has helped someone.....................
****Not to worry, I copied and pasted the cutting instructions out :) Thanks Jerrie This helps a lot..
Sharon
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