Haven't made my star block yet. I am going back and forth trying to decide if I want the original star or spice it up with 4 patch corners etc. Going to make it today. Violet

Violet,
Go for the spiced up Star, I just love it!! I am positive that you will be happy with it!!
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What is the spiced up star? Is there a photo on line? thanks

I think she means she is going to change it up a bit.

Instead of plain 4" corner blocks, make your 4" corners of 4-2" blocks for a 4-patch corner block.

Go to 2011 BOM #2 STARS--PICTURES and on page 1, Judy has posted a picture (1/2 way down page) using half square triangles instead of the plain corner blocks. On page 2, Jerry has shown a three-color block using 1/2 square triangles in a different way, giving, I think, an entirely different look to the block.

Combinations of all 3 ideas could be used together in a quilt.

Oh boy!! Now I have to choose which way to go. They ALL look great...

wud love to join the bom star's have just retired I miss the jan 15 instructions but will certainly watch for feb 15th

Here is the information for the 1st block:

January 15 Block is now posted:

Directions and Discussion:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-90615-1.htm#2268660

Pictures:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-90616-1.htm

<~~Starting to get excited for FEB block!!
David

OK I am making the friendship stars. I have decided to make a childs quilt. The stars are fussy cut with circus theme print and I will make nine patchs for alternate blocks. I have a stash that reaches to the sky and need to use it up. "that is my New Years's resolution" Let's see how long I stick to it.