??? Starburst Qlt Pattern frm Keepsake Qltg - Dunster? Anyone Else?
04-16-2013, 12:27 PM
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??? Starburst Qlt Pattern frm Keepsake Qltg - Dunster? Anyone Else?
I have been asked to make this quilt top by someone who bought the kit several years ago from Keepsake Quilting and found it daunting so put it away...
I'm no so sure I don't find it daunting too. But hoping those who have made this will help me out.
The templates look difficult. Is there any reason I couldn't cut strips and then use a ruler to cut the 45 degree ends? And/or any other tips.
Would love it if someone who has made this would be available via email to answer questions if I get myself into trouble.
I plan to make some of the quilt out of my less valuable stash before even attempting to cut any of her fabric.
I'm no so sure I don't find it daunting too. But hoping those who have made this will help me out.
The templates look difficult. Is there any reason I couldn't cut strips and then use a ruler to cut the 45 degree ends? And/or any other tips.
Would love it if someone who has made this would be available via email to answer questions if I get myself into trouble.
I plan to make some of the quilt out of my less valuable stash before even attempting to cut any of her fabric.
04-17-2013, 08:20 AM
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I had to look it up. It's a beautiful pattern, but I've never done templates so I can't tell you whether they're difficult or not. I imagine you could use the ruler instead, but the cutting and assembly instructions might be different than using their templates. My pattern is similar, but doesn't use templates, and the center is 6-pointed rather than 8-pointed.
04-17-2013, 10:29 AM
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I was hoping it was exactly the same... I guess I will work with the templates. I started making them today from plastic. But there must be almost 20 different template pieces. The number of different pieces was my first hint this wasn't going to be easy. The second was when the instructions call for a generous scant 1/4" seam. I can't even consistently find the scant 1/4 -- let alone a generous one. LOL! And the instructions state that a full 1/4" won't work.
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
Originally Posted by dunster
I had to look it up. It's a beautiful pattern, but I've never done templates so I can't tell you whether they're difficult or not. I imagine you could use the ruler instead, but the cutting and assembly instructions might be different than using their templates. My pattern is similar, but doesn't use templates, and the center is 6-pointed rather than 8-pointed.
04-17-2013, 11:45 AM
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I have the pattern, but haven't tackled it because of the templates. I'll be doing Dunster's pattern first which I have also. However, we have a new QB member, 27thPlanet, that is doing this as her FIRST (!!!) quilt. Here is a link to her latest post: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t215726.html. Perhaps the two of you could commiserate together! Good luck!
04-18-2013, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mom-6
If I were doing it I would cut the WOF strips then use the templates for length of the strips. Don't think of any reason that would not work.
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