I used a book called, "The joy of quilting? it had the Lone Star in it. The strips were cut at 2 ins and sewed into sets and then the diamonds were cut at the 45 degree angle, I think. I don't think I would attempt a star with the 1/2 inch triangles lol...that would drive me batty. I would so much rather deal with the set ins and y-seams any day as they really are not that hard, if you take your time and pin.

Unfortunately, he does not cook lol. I have to admit that I have a darling husband of 42 years. When he retired, about 7 years ago, I said, ok it's your turn, I have done it long enough lol....and he agreed. I do all the cooking and wash the floors and do the bathrooms but that is nothing compared to all he does.....

I always say, feed a man good food and he will do anything for you lol.

Let me tell you what pattern I used for this Dahlia. It is definitely the best pattern you will every find, plus great instruction. I got it from Dover publications. I don't think they have it anymore but Amazon does.

http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Dahlia-S...lia+quilt+book

Oh goodness, I just checked the price of that book, you can get it for 0.1 plus shipping, so that would be 4.00 for a great pattern.

Thank you ladies for all the wonderful comments. I upload some more quilts to my pinterest page today. I still don't have all of them up yet lol.

Beautiful quilts! Thank you for sharing.

those are really nice. Love the tarp idea.

Oh Rosy you do beautiful work. The are all magnificent.

Very beautiful quilts. Love the star one.

Wow, I have just joined this forum and am overwhelmed by the skill and talent shown in these pictures. They are so beautiful. I feel so inadequate now. Thank you for showing these.

They are all just beautiful.