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02-13-2010, 05:47 AM

#21

ritamaew

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I would love a tute for the pillow. I found the ornament instructions online. Could you tell me more specifically about hand sewing the points down. Like should it be invisible. Is it just a tacking or backstitching. Do you need to tie off between points. Ahh--show me--PLEASE

Rita

02-13-2010, 07:47 AM

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jewelps

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i think those folded stars look very pretty, you did a nice job

02-13-2010, 08:20 AM

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dglvr

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Wow that is beautifal. I haven't seen one in years. It doesn't look easy. I guess I'll see the tutorial and give it a shot.
Thanks for sharing :thumbup:

02-13-2010, 10:45 AM

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Bobbinwinder

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Oh my goodness, your pillow is lovely! I've got a couple of unfinished small round ones that were supposed to be hot pads...they're nearing vintage...started in the early eighties! I highly recommend these for pressing practice...hahaha...will seriously improve accuracy! And the sand board I made for marking is still in use today...well, it's in my travel bag...not really in use...perhaps I'll dig those out and see about finishing them... geez, inspiration comes from all sides on this board, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing!

02-13-2010, 10:47 AM

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Marcia

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Neat pattern---great colors!

02-13-2010, 03:29 PM

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DeeDeeW

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I hand sew the points with just a whip stitch or two but the instruction say to put a dot of glue underneath each point which works also.

02-13-2010, 03:31 PM

#27

DeeDeeW

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Elisabrat

The first thing that popped into my head was that would be a great pillow to make in different university colors.. bet it would sell very well and then my mind went to how it could be coordinated to make your sofas.. etc. It looks pretty time consumming however. You say once you get it its simple but could you possibly say how long each block took? And I would love to see a tutorial on this its striking.

The cutting and pressing takes the longest once you have that done you can put the block together in about 45 min.

02-13-2010, 05:10 PM

#28

sewjoyce

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WOW -- Beautiful!! :D

02-13-2010, 06:37 PM

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Quilt4u

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Very nice.

02-14-2010, 05:09 AM

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cjaye44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiltsbybarb

I remember these being around in the 70's and we put them in embroidery hops. Does anyone else rember making these or am I just showing my age??

I also love your colors; they are kind of retro!

Barb

Boy, do I remember those!! There were folded stars on everything...potholders, toilet lid covers, ornaments..I even saw a quilt in a guild show with 6 inch folded stars. It was gorgeous but it sure was heavy.