reeskylr

lol you were posting pics as I was writing. Now, I need to know what that pattern is on the upper right hand of the bottom group of pictures. It looks like the star is entwined.

moonwork42029

http://www.dreamcastlequilts.com/?p=2011
August 23, 2010 – Freedom Star Block #33 – Birthday Star Block

This is the first paper pieced project I have ever tried. It was harder than I thought it would be and I learned you really have to continue past the printed lines in some spots but NOT in others, lol. I was amazed it turned out so well.

reeskylr

I love it. Thanks for that link and even more patterns. hehe

joanelizbay

Moon, do you know what the name of that block is in the military group, top right? Its fascinating!! I REALLY want to see the finished quilt! My twin brother did 26 years in the Navy so I know how hard it is to have them gone. You should definately make "family" t-shirts with that design for all your family!

joanelizbay

Sorry, didnt see the post above mine for the link to the pattern! Paper piecing...ugh...never tried it but I just might have to! I love the way it came out!

moonwork42029

With the beautiful blocks you do, this will just add more to your collection. I watched several you tube videos and read and reread the tutorials on QB until I decided I needed "hands on" trial. Later I found out I tried a "hard" one for the first attempt...now they tell me, lol.

It is in 1/4 sections. The first section I did by itself and then the other 3 I did as a "chain" process, doing each step on all 3 blocks at once. It seemed easier that way. I'm sure you'd do it in a cinch.

joanelizbay

I listened to a tutorial today on paper piecing but I just dont get it. Ill have to go to the quilt shop uptown and talk to Karen....she does paper piecing. I really do like that block...Thanks for the support! Wish I had that confidence! haha

moonwork42029

The mailman has been soooo nice these days :)

Dogsgod sent a great card trick to me...oh it was a block too, lol.

bibliostone

So glad you like it! The design was free from sewforum, so if you have an embroidery machine, or a friend with one, you can download the design here:

http://sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=...lit=flag+eagle

moonwork42029

THANK YOU!!!! Heading there now! (That's were I got my possum design too, they are a great bunch of helpers too...and so very talented)