he he...you aren't alone...I am not a very patient person I usually just read enough to get me going.....I love your star and I really like the colors if the second pic.

Sew like both of them!!!

Looks great either way
 

I like both ways. I do understand the reading the pattern part. I've been known to start reading and even read the line that says "read the whole pattern before starting." Of course I don't, that would take time away from quilting. I've learned that wasted time will be made up not ripping stuff out. Live and learn

I like this one better. You did great, go for it. :)

hahah OCD & ADD ? well in that case I am right there with you !LOL I have had my share of that while quilting/sewing/crafting ! But like all quilters/sewers/crafters-we take the good with the bad and (hopefully) learn from our ummm mistakes as we call them and don't repeat em !LOL Love your solutions !

I liked the scrappy look better, but you have to do what you can live with. So glad you figured out a solution without having to rip or waste. Good job!

I have seen those lemoyne or 8 pt stars and really all stars done scrappy it looks great.

I love the gingham and the 30's prints in your quilt. You are going to have a beautiful quilt when it is done. Please post a picture of the finished quilt.

you are suppose to READ the pattern?!?! :D

I like the first block very much. I think it would look great. The gingham blocks are pretty too.