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Originally Posted by Pam
I think that this pattern is beautiful and can definately be made more simply than it was originally using our rotary cutters and 60 degree marks on our rulers and some strip piecing.
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Beautiful!!! I LOVE old quilts, and I have never seen this star pattern either.
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Ditto to request that you post the directions if you work them out. Have never seen that pattern.
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You're thinking like I did, I tried it this morning with a 60 degree diamond ruler and it only makes a 6 point and not nearly as pretty. It takes a 45 degree angle to make an eight point star. :wink: But, the principle is the same, sew a narrow strip onto a wider strip and then cut 45degree diamonds. Then just sew another narrow strip on the other side, trim it, make three more of that color, 4 more of another color and you've got it.[/quote]
Thanks for the tip, I am going to try it tonight. I will post on here if I can get it to come out well. Just think how many little diamonds were sewn together when a strip would have worked just as well |
I had been intrigued with the series of patterns that were published by newspapers during the depression, but found that the Kansas City Star had the most of any newspaper...so it is great to know that this is part of that heritage. Thanks for the research Riley. As a former Texan (if there is such a thing) I 'preciate the answer.
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That is just beautiful. I don't recognize the pattern but it sure is pretty. Did she give it to you. Take good care of that baby.
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If you do this, will you consider writing up instructions, with fabric requirements?
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Originally Posted by Shorebird
If you do this, will you consider writing up instructions, with fabric requirements?
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I really like that quilt!
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what a treasure..thank you for sharing..
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