newbee3

I am in the process of making Mexican Stars I have it all pieced and now it says to pull back the bias edges of the folded triangle inserts towards their corners and topstitching them close to their folds. For example the center block will change from a straight seam design to a curved look. Wondering if anyone has done this have any tips to doing it???????????

Geri B

Is this like a take on the cathedral window technique

newbee3

I think so

PaperPrincess

This is the same technique used for cathedral windows quilts. You might want to look for those instructions.
The edge that is folded should be on the bias, so should roll easily. To keep it in place, you can machine stitch or hand stitch. You want to roll it just enough that the ends wind up in a nice point.

newbee3

thank you very much

QuiltnNan

here's a thread with close ups that might help you http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...rs-t61408.html
if you put Mexican Stars into Advanced Search, many threads will come up

JNCT14

I did one. They are stunning. Here is the link to mine.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...can+Star+quilt
Folding under the long edge to create the curve is surprisingly easy, even if the long edge is not on the bias (many of mine were not - just don't tell the quilt police!). The curve is a gentle one, not an extreme curve. You won't have any problems.

snipforfun

Here is my Mexican Star. Sorry the picture is so crooked and upside down.

Tartan

​I used the same technique to form the curves in my Dragonfly runner tutorial on QB. Take a look at it to see if it helps.

Kitsie

Yes! I have done that beautiful pattern. Hope these pictures can help you. See the unturned one at the top of the first picture. Thought it would be difficult but really very easy! Let me know if I can help further!
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