Hunter's Star Questions
10-11-2011, 02:34 PM
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You need 2 really contrast-y fabrics. since there is not a lot of purple in the butterfly print, your colors should work. How large a square are you planning on? If it's too small you will loose all your pretty butterflies!
10-11-2011, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
You need 2 really contrast-y fabrics. since there is not a lot of purple in the butterfly print, your colors should work. How large a square are you planning on? If it's too small you will loose all your pretty butterflies!
10-11-2011, 02:56 PM
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Gramma B. I think you are going to lose your pattern of the butterflies with the hunters star block. what about something like a snow ball one? That way the butterflys would show up better. Or a different star block that has a bigger center that will show off the butterflies. I like to use the Amish Dahlia as a star block. I just make the center square 6 1/2" instead of doing it in pieces like the pattern says to do and don't applique the flower onto it. Or do a disappering 9 patch block with the butterflies as the focus fabric. You can find a lot of different patterns on quilterscache.com. A queen size quilt will take about 6 yards of fabric for the top and the same amt for the backing.
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10-11-2011, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Gramma B
Do you think these two colors will make a nice Hunter's Star?
How much yardage do I need for a Hunter's Star queen size quilt?
How much yardage do I need for a Hunter's Star queen size quilt?
It does have some contrast so it is a subtle pattern but I like it. Green, as another user suggested might make it too "in your face." I have a king size Hunter's Star quilt top in blue & white. It's one of the first tops I ever completed. I'll attach a picture of it, too so you can see how striking this simple design can be when done in high contrast dark/light.
Pink & Purple Hunters Star
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Blue & White Hunters Star
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