M.I.Late

It's a bad picture, but here's her tattoo. I don't even know if this is the quilt lay out I want - I still very much in the planning stage. I just think the five stars need to be there because they're so symbolic to her. Of course, the butterflies too.

M.I.Late

Oh sorry, she wants king size for her bed. (Yikes - I've only made one that big before but anything for her - she's been a dear friend for over 30 years.)

M.I.Late

Based on the picture of her tatoo, should the stars be black?

bearisgray

That happened with my DIL, too - I was thinking couch size - instead of a football field!

sidmona

I would make the stars out of a multi-batik. MHO

bearisgray

This is the thread for a black and white and bright block exchange - you might get some ideas if you scroll through the whole thing.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-41013-1.htm

franie

I would PP the star behind the butterfly. The butterflies are perfect. The star should be something that will not take away from that butterfly. I love the rest of the quilt also. Nice job in planning. What a good friend you are. Keep us posted as to your final decisions etc.

bearisgray

As far as tattoos go, it's an attractive one.

It's definitely an 8-pointed star.

Do you think she might be interested in co-designing this with you?

M.I.Late

I've told her when I get maybe 3 design choices I'll show them to her and we'll modify or start over then. There are just too many going through my head right now. I did just learn that her master bath is black, white and gray. (I told her she needs to add some color in there-maybe the quilt will be her inspiration to add an accent color) Is there a pattern and PP instructions somewhere for this star?

Pam

This is a very common star and you should not have a hard time finding a pattern. I suggest going to the library and checking out a book on Mariner's compass. All the instructions you could ever want would be right there for you.