Star blocks?
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Originally Posted by watterstide
Cost is a factor, even for me..but i had never done stars before, and i was not very confident in myself at the time!they are a couple years old.. lol
quilt pattern called "milky way"
i got it from thier website..
http://www.thangles.com/
quilt pattern called "milky way"
i got it from thier website..
http://www.thangles.com/
#15
I used the directions here http://quilting.about.com/od/blockof...star_quilt.htm when I made my first star block.
I love the easy method they describe for making half square triangles
http://quilting.about.com/od/quickpi...squaretria.htm
Hope these help. Good luck!
I love the easy method they describe for making half square triangles
http://quilting.about.com/od/quickpi...squaretria.htm
Hope these help. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by bj
I find if I make mine a little larger and trim to size, I don't lose my points as much. If it says start with a square that is 3 7/8", I cut mine 4".
#19
I've made lots of star blocks. Make sure you're sewing 1/4" seams. VERY important with stars. Measure your seam with a tape measure...
When you sew a star point onto a strip (or another star block)....look at the star block. Is your seam on the inside of where the seam lines are for the point? the seamline should cross right at the X of the point.
When you sew a star point onto a strip (or another star block)....look at the star block. Is your seam on the inside of where the seam lines are for the point? the seamline should cross right at the X of the point.
#20
a lot of the time that I loose my points is when I have a wonky cut of fabric. cutting your fabric right is the most important part and I found that starching helps a ton also. I am working on a pattern that is called a seaside star. will post a pic of one of them in a moment. and there are tons of points. I am getting really good at them. watching your seems and lining everything up carefully and watching the x of the point is also important. I find that if i sew just at the top if the middle of the x it will lay right when there is a bit of bulk also.
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