Star Spin: topper or quilt?
03-01-2011, 09:56 AM
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Thank you all again-I'm humbled by all your compliments. I am so insecure about posting my work.
Many have commented on the fabric. I have never worked with pink (most of my work is very dark) and rarely use florals unless they're black. This fabric line is April Cornell from Joann Fabrics. I fell in love with them, bought them, and then couldn't figure out what to do with them. I think they worked well and I can't wait to check out her new line.
Thanks again everyone.
Many have commented on the fabric. I have never worked with pink (most of my work is very dark) and rarely use florals unless they're black. This fabric line is April Cornell from Joann Fabrics. I fell in love with them, bought them, and then couldn't figure out what to do with them. I think they worked well and I can't wait to check out her new line.
Thanks again everyone.
03-01-2011, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by janRN
I just finished piecing this Star Spin; it's a pattern for a table topper. I'm undecided if I want to add more blocks and borders and make it queen-sized or back it and use it as a table topper. I have a question for either way, hope someone can help.
1: if I decide to make it into a quilt, how do I determine the size of the "inset" blocks in the corners? Do I measure and add seam allowances or is there another way?
2. if I decide to keep it a table topper, can I sandwich top, batting, and backing then sew and turn it right side out? I really don't want to add binding as it would detract from the stripes.
Thanks so much for your help!
1: if I decide to make it into a quilt, how do I determine the size of the "inset" blocks in the corners? Do I measure and add seam allowances or is there another way?
2. if I decide to keep it a table topper, can I sandwich top, batting, and backing then sew and turn it right side out? I really don't want to add binding as it would detract from the stripes.
Thanks so much for your help!
I love your colors.
03-02-2011, 05:53 PM
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That's beautiful. I think that I would sandwich it inside out & turn it back & do some quilting on it. I agree that binding would detract from the stripes. But I would put it on a wall to be seen every day.
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