Deb Tucker hunter's star
#21
thanks for all the responses. My problem lies not with the overall size of my block prior to trimming/squaring up, the problem is the inside part (the trapezoid/star area). I cut my strips correctly, I had my accurate 1/4 inch seam and, darn it, I want my seams to match up with the template and they don't. My trapezoid/star part of the block is smaller than the template - it's not as long nor as wide. My sister would tell me I'm being way too picky, and my sister is quite often correct (though I will deny ever saying that). Picture attached (haven't sewn the binding down yet).
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#22
The best hunter star block is in the Sharon Hultgren book. she also has rulers that work with her books You cut the patches and sew them and they are perfect...I have her five books and the rulers and most of her blocks are traditional and all come out perfect. Here rulers can be used all by themselves too.
#23
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thanks for all the responses. My problem lies not with the overall size of my block prior to trimming/squaring up, the problem is the inside part (the trapezoid/star area). I cut my strips correctly, I had my accurate 1/4 inch seam and, darn it, I want my seams to match up with the template and they don't. My trapezoid/star part of the block is smaller than the template - it's not as long nor as wide. My sister would tell me I'm being way too picky, and my sister is quite often correct (though I will deny ever saying that). Picture attached (haven't sewn the binding down yet).
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#27
I have made one block to test the ruler...it came out perfect. I usually have problems matching seams and my blocks are usually not as accurate as I would like. I am so happy that I found this ruler. After finishing a couple of small UFO's I am going to make a queen size Hunter's Star quilt using this ruler. My block is posted here as " Hunter's Star"
#28
I just made a runner and table topper using her template, mine didnt line up either but I had plenty to trim off to square them up....are you sure you are squaring them to the proper size block, I actually had over a 1/4 inch on all sides to trim... all my stars did match up tho!
#29
I just finished a Deb Tucker Hunter's Star wall hanging. It was a class taught at my LQS; the teacher told the class that she had problems getting "perfect" blocks and had us cut the strips for the star points and trapezoids slightly wider (1/4 inch) so we had room to cut the finished blocks down. It worked out great
#30
I have this ruler and have only made one block so far because I am trying to finish WIP's before starting something new.
I am happy to say that my block was a dream to make and everything matched perfectly. Maybe it was a fluke but I love this ruler.
I am happy to say that my block was a dream to make and everything matched perfectly. Maybe it was a fluke but I love this ruler.
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