I was wondering if anyone knows or has a pattern called a Texas Star? It is made with a hexagon in the center.

This one? http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/QuiltWebsite/texasstar.html

I actually started this pattern very early in my quilting experience and can honestly say that I was in WAY over my head. My first problem was that I didn't cut the pieces perfectly which ended up with a skewed angle. Then I managed to turn the first row pieces by 90 degrees and instead of my colors radiating from the center, mine radiate into each star point. A true creative challenge :D

One of these days, I'll fix the wonky angles and finish the darn thing, and now that I told you what NOT to do, have fun. :wink:

I believe I know what you are talking about, it is 6 pointed and not made out of diamonds am I right? My grandmother made one in bright yellow that is a 6 pointed texas star.

I saw a pattern for this in a quilt magazine for April / May. Do you have a Barnes and Noble or Borders, near you? That's where I saw the magazine. I'm sorry, but I don't remember the name of the magazine, but I did see specifically "Texas Star" as the pattern name.

I've done something similar but the pattern was star of Bethlehem. I hand pieced it over papers - time consuming but a sure fire way to get your point to line up! :D

K x

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No, it's not the same is it? No hexagon centre and more than 6 points! Sorry! Ignore me!

K x

There's a pattern named "The Lone Star" which is an 8 pointed star. It can have 8 major points and 8 minor points also. Here's a link to a pattern for an 8 point http://www.angelfire.com/va3/jclane/.../LoneStar.html

The carpenter's wheel block is sometimes used to make a Texas star type quilt.

No it's not the lone star. It is made up of several stars. the center is a hexagon.

I believe the texas star is also called the bethlehem star which has 6 or 8 points. Do you have a photo of what you are looking for?

MissTami :roll:

I saw a reference to a Texas Star using a Hexagon by Marti Mitchell. Unfortunately, there was no picture.

isn't the texas star the same as the lone star?

There is a large Lone Star, and a small Lone Star, but neither one has a hexogon in the center.

I just got a notice it is also called the Dolly Madison

Thanks for all your help

I know what you are talking about...my MIL made one and I would LOVE to have it...my SIL has it on her bed. I don't even have a pic of it. It turns out lovely, I hope you can find it.

Is this what you are talking about? So far I've found a picture but not a pattern, I'll keep looking.

http://www.quiltknit.com/patterns/assorted5.htm
TEXAS GARDENS
By Marti Michell


Here's a pattern, but it's hard to see if the stars are right. It may be... Hope this helps.

The Dolly Madison has a 9-patch in the center:

http://quilting.about.com/od/blockof...ly_madison.htm

Try this link!
http://www.lizardofoz.com.au/blocks/...exas_star.aspx

If you know anyone who has an old copy of Better Homes and Gardens American Patchwork & Quilting August 2003 issue 63 there is a pattern for the Lone Star which is the same as the Texas Lone Star. I'm making one from that right now.

Any 6-pointed star pattern should work with a hexagon appliqued on top. Just thinking outside the box.

Thank you so much that is exactly what I am looking for.

That is it!!!!

I have been looking for the same thing and this is what I found.
Dawn Stapinski Quilt Designer of Morning Meadows Designs, the Barn Star. It is a true Texas star, not a lone star. 5 pointed with shading. I'm trying to figure out if you can buy the design or if you have to take her class. Check it out and see what you think. I hate to get this whole conversation started again but this is a true Texas Star.[ATTACH=CONFIG]337656[/ATTACH]

I am new to quilting and I NEED a pattern. Does anyone have one I can buy or know where I can buy the pattern Like the one on this URL?
http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/QuiltWebsite/texasstar.html