Star spin tutorial
 

I have searching the board for the star spin tut or the strata star tut, but coming up empty.
could somebody point me in the right direction?
thnx:confused::hunf:

here's one http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...n-t101616.html

Here is another
http://translate.google.com/translat...langpair=ru|en

Sew Easy Strata Star tutorial on YouTube is very easy

I also could not find the tutorial on QB site. But the prior message on this gave this reference http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNE3As-yctA. It is understandable, just does not give measurements, gotta buy the "Kit". If anyone has more information, I sure would appreciate it as well. Thanks.

Would love to know measurements and angles from the u tube video.

You don't have to buy the kit. I bought just the pattern from them a while ago--of course it's on my "to do" list.

They really are easy to do. The one I did was 1 1/2" strips of 8 different fabrics. the strips are sewn into sets and cut 11 3/4" for large triangle and 7 1/2" for small triangle. Hope this info helps but I have been told there are different measurements depending on the pattern. Same design, different names. New Orleans Puzzle, Crazy Eights, Strata Star and probably others I don't know about. Hugs

The link given by Woody is the best tute I've seen anywhere. Roolen is a member of QB from Russia.

I have made several using Roolen's site. I think she did a wonderful job walking me through the process. I still have the tape marks on my 12 1/2 inch square ruler and plan to make more. They are stunning jaw droppers.I have given them as gifts, I need to make myself one.

Thanks Ladies, you have been very helpful once again. :o

Thanks for the inquiry and the links!!!

Thank you all for all this great info. I am definately going to make a few of these!!! Love them.

Here is a tutorial for a slightly different version: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByHo...M3/edit?pli=1#

Thanks mom3, love the instructions and help.

I would like to know if one could make the Strata Star from a Jelly Roll? I have a jelly roll here with beautiful fabric (Moda) and I would like to use it for something special. Where could I get just the pattern (easy)? Thanks ever so. Edie

I have the pattern, and it is not difficult and so clever! This is on the list of my future projects. :D:D

I went to that site and was thoroughly confused.....no dimensions, no measurements..........could not figure it out at all.....I really like the way it looks...but those directions were more confusing to me than helpful.........sorry

I love Roolen's tute. Easy to understand once you find out where to cut the smaller triangles. She kind of leaves them out until later, but they are cut from the leftovers of the bigger triangles. I love this block.

This is perfect! It's exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the link. This is very easy to follow. I hope to make some as Christmas gifts.

I made one following Roolen's tute....easy!

My Table Topper
 

This pattern can be made with however many strips you want to use. Mine is about 45 inches finished. My strips were cut 1 1/2 inches and I used 7 strips. I found to cut the small triangles at each end of the strata and the larger triangles in between saved fabric. I didn't bind mine but sewed lining, batting and top and turned it. I didn't have a pattern but used the you tube video as a guide. I've made three so far and have another one cut ready to sew.
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I hope these pictures help some. They really aren't hard. I copied a picture from the internet and used it to refer too. Happy sewing.

Oh, oh, oh!!! I have a question, can it be made bigger??? Like in a lap size?????

I think you can make it any size you want. It depends on how wide your strip sets are. That's the only limiting factor.

Just remember the larger your triangles the wider the strata and the more strips you will need. You may only get two or three cuts from one strata strip.

This is the first time I have seen this - and WOW - I really want to do this.

Also when sewing your strips together press each strip as you sew or you will end up with a wonky strata. It is a good idea to starch the stratas well. Ask me how I know. LOL

Dogwood, Thank you so much! A great picture tutorial! I know this is a really dumb question, but - what is a "strata"?

Sorry I should have called it a strip set. Strata Star is another name for this pattern. Use as many colors as you want in your strip set. I made four strip sets consisting of seven strips to make the one shown.

Thanks for this tut it is really clear now, but I have to make a shopping trip to buy a triangle ruler.

Would
that be a equilateral triangle.

I used the Fons and Porter easy diagonal sets ruler. You can see it in the pictures I posted. It is a half square triangle.

Yes I did see your rulers but wasn't sure thanks again.:o

I have simply watched the You tube video ( Starta Star) and did my own thing by measuring my own.
I have one problem though... Wen putting together the sections I find that the top two 1/4 parts are not aligned well. I have about 1/2 inch too much; I then cut down the pieces to be "squared straight" but then does not match on some of the points or it takes the center " spin " out & is not creating that "spin effect"
I will try the Roolen tutorial to see if the measurements help; as I was winging it on my own from watching the video.
Newbie to this forum; If anyone has a paper pattern. you may email me & I will send SASE & pay for shipping of the pattern to me. thanks
Lainie

If I only want mine to be about 21 or 22", how many strips do I need - or does it make a difference? Irene

Irene, since I didn't have a pattern and figured it out from the you-tube video. I've been trying to figure out how to size it down to the size you want and I think I would have to play with it to do that. You can use any amount of strips any width you want. My strip set is 7- 1 1/2 inch strips that make a 7 1/2 inches unfinished strip set. The finished table topper is about 40 inches point to point. You might play with paper pieces and see what would work out. I am guessing a 4 1/2 inch strip set would work out to the size you are wanting. But that is only a guess. PM me how you come along with it or if you need more help.

I wonder if glue basting with Elmers washable school glue would help in keeping your sections matched. I've been using glue basting in a Quilt as you go and I love it. Be sure it is the washable glue, glue and iron dry and stitch. Good luck.

I want to make one of these, I understand the size of the strips but how do you decide the size of the triangles?

The width of your strip set determines the size of your triangles. I just found this link and pattern here on the QB. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByHo...M3/edit?pli=1#