Old 04-08-2011, 08:59 PM
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madamekelly
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Originally Posted by San Diego Quilter
We recently took a trip to Phoenix and stayed in a lovely home that was adorned with quilts. Our hostess said that all had been made by relatives many generations ago. She does not sew, but displays them lovingly as a lasting bond with her family.

I was in heaven!!! Not only could I sit and look for as long as I wanted....she encouraged me to TOUCH - fondle, caress, cover myself in all that lovely quilted glory! (Goosebumps - Does it get any better??!!)

The piecing and hand stitching was amazing - and there were many patterns that I could not identify. I would love to reproduce one....but for me, would be easier if I had a pattern to follow.

Anyone recognize this pattern?
I have seen it in old books, I think it is a variation of either "North Star", or "Star of Bethlehem". (possibly "Shining Star" or "Star of the East"?)
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