Star quilt progress all the centers are done until I start the next 3
10-29-2011, 11:04 AM
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Strip piecing confuses me it also allows no room for creativity in my opinion. I can sew individual diamonds faster then strips but I am never really thinking of speed as much as the creative process.
A good Native American star quilter can finish a give-a-way quilt (twin or a bit larger) in 24 hours from cutting to hand quilting binding sewn. It is impressive and I have participated in the hand quilting process, it is doable.
A good Native American star quilter can finish a give-a-way quilt (twin or a bit larger) in 24 hours from cutting to hand quilting binding sewn. It is impressive and I have participated in the hand quilting process, it is doable.
Originally Posted by Rose L
Grandma 58, I used to piece these stars for a living, for another woman who quilted them and sold them, most often to members of the Lakota Sioux Tribe in northern South Dakota. After a while I got fast enough that I could piece one per day including the side filler blocks. Others could do two per day and that impressed me. Looking at your quilts I noticed that you are making these with individual diamond shapes and not the by the strip method. I am really astonished by that. I didn't think anyone made them that way anymore and I certainly didn't. Your quilts are stunning and so beautifully well made. My hat is off to you!
PS...I love the colors in the quilt above your favorite one!
PS...I love the colors in the quilt above your favorite one!
10-29-2011, 11:09 AM
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http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-112122-1.htm
There is a tutorial here and on my blog. I will be adding an ordinary star quilt tutorial to my blog and I am pretty sure I can beg Patrice to help me get it posted here as well.
There is a tutorial here and on my blog. I will be adding an ordinary star quilt tutorial to my blog and I am pretty sure I can beg Patrice to help me get it posted here as well.
Originally Posted by Geri B
wow, the stars are spectacular. Do you cut with rotary and ruler or do you use die cutter for the diamonds?????? you must do a tute for us, or maybe you already have...I am relatively new here.....
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