This is as much a tutorial for me as it is for any of you. When it comes to designing patterns, no problem! When it comes to writing instructions for my own patterns... not so great. The pattern I'm making available (as there have been more than a few requests) does not at this time have written instructions to go with it. These are completely untested, uncharted waters here.

For those brave souls who would like to try the pattern, please--ask questions galore! The questions addressed here will help me put together suitable written instructions, and also show me what to keep in mind for future patterns. It's probably simpler to keep questions in this thread, rather than get bombarded with PM's.

Pictures of finished work posted here or in the pictures section would be more than welcome! :)

Thank you so much for being willing to give a budding designer a shot! :) It's more appreciated than you can know!

Simply gorgeous! I will have to put that on my to do list.... wish I didn't have so many unfinished christmas presents!

Thank you so much! *HUGS* It's a little scary for me, letting one of my "babies" loose in the world :P

If this one works out, I may have one or two more for trials here. :) This is far from my best one, though I'm still proud of it.

It's even more beautiful close up!! I've saved the tutorial but it'll be awhile before I attempt it.

It is quite pretty, no wonder your proud of it. Thanks for offering the pattern.

Thank you Paganquilter: Like others who responded, I may have to wait until there are some really specific instructions before I start this. It's so gorgeous I'd love to give it a go but I'm a bit afraid it might be over my peabrained head. Thank you for posting. I'll book mark it for future acts of bravery.

love this pattern I'm a beginner though, but I might attempt it. :) Who knows though

I looked closer at it, and sadly, no way until there are instructions(and I'm a lot better) I will add this to my pile of must creates.
It's a must have to my collection!

That's alright, this is a learning experience for us all. Hopefully, one or two will be able to try it, and ask enough questions where I can add on some good instructions.

Sorry, can't open your download, my computer says something about having to close & reopen under administrator for windows media player ??

sorry. i'm not getting it either. maybe because i have a mac. i have trouble getting a lot of stuff because of that. any chance of your putting it out there for us? just a thought.

thanks either way.

I could try hosting it on my site and then posting the link from here. Maybe that would help.

What version of Windows are you running? If it's Vista, I'm not surprised one bit about having to use administrator priveleges.

:) thanks paganquilter

i got the large diamond and the large triangle and the whole pic. i think i can put it together from here. thanks again.

No, I have Windows XP. Maybe my computer is just telling me I have enough patterns on my to do list :roll:

Maybe this link will help, for those of you who have had difficulty downloading my pattern otherwise! :)

http://www.freewebs.com/crazyquiltlady/Cabin_Star_1.zip

Please let me know how this works out, and if you're attempting the pattern, ask lots of questions! The questions you ask will help me work out what needs to be addressed in the instructions. :)

Paganquilter, I noticed that some of the block sizes are other than whole, 1/2 or 1/4 inch increments. Is it possible to resize the quilt so that most of the blocks are in other than 16th of an inch sizes? I'd love to tackle this after the holidays, I'll let you know how it goes.

I have Windows XP and it downloaded it as a file. I then had to click on each folder (it made 4) to download each one. Try that and maybe it will work. Thanks for posting Paganquilter. I really like it. :thumbup:

That will be my next project. :-) Thanks for pointing out that issue!

Thanks so much for the pattern. I'm printing it out now. Of course, it will have to go on my to do list...and I'm afraid that it grows everyday. Your quilt is very pretty though..I'll look closer at the pattern and see if its within my skill level...I still pretty much a newbie :lol:

pagan....

the link that you so kindly gave us didn't work for me. didn't need to really. i got it all.

my question is this. are there seam allowances in there or should we add them. i'm not familiar with EQ so i don't know the formatting. i agree about the 15/16" thing. maybe just go to the next inch. have you made this yet?

66 x 66, right? i see it in greens and blues (maybe some purple for accent).
also, with a 5" cover all around, it would be a wall-cover, not a wall hanging, for a bigger empty wall.

i meant 5" border, not 'cover'. duh!

Was able to down load to my mac power book without any problems. thanks for sharing.

Well the freeweb thing just took me back to the original post. So I saved the file then got that same admin. message when I tried to open, but then I clicked explore and the 4 folders were there. My one comment is about the diamond piece not all printing out on the same page, could you resize that page to the legal instead of letter size?

I'll have to try fiddling around with that one. Thanks! :)

Note: Found it's easy to adjust the way that log cabin foundation works, using legal size as you suggested! :)

Which part were you wondering about with the seam allowances?

Oh, I see... the measurements included a seam allowance, around the templates, rotary cutting, and the outside of the foundation pieced log cabin stars. The allowances are accounted for in the rest of the block, paper piecing. :)

i'll bet you're sorry you ever started this. between the sizing and the printing problems and the downloading stuff, you got more than you bargained for. the quilt design is just so pretty that we all want to try it. should we add seam allowances?
there. one more question!

thanks for putting up with us all.

butterflywing

Sorry? You've got to be kidding! :) I'm finding that re-sizing the pattern isn't doing much for the 1/16" thing, that may be a cross to be borne for now. I'll keep trying.

I was probably adjusting the previous post as you were writing, so take a look again :)

it looks like we crossed messages there. on all of the pattern pieces, it shows the measurement to cut, such as the hst and the 9-square. i'm assuming that we have to add 1/4" to all the edges for each piece except the paper pieced diamond, which would only get the 1/4" on the outside edge.

have i got that right? the drawings don't include seam allowances, do they?

did i explain that right?


okay...the cutting lines include the seam allowance. the foundation diamond
gets the extra 1/4" added to the drawing, as shown by the dotted lines.

please bear with me here. what size should the diamond be? the other pieces show the cutting size, but i don't see a size diagram for the strips that make up the large diamond. when i print it out, will that be the correct size that fits in with the other shown sizes? as i said, i don't know EQ at all. it feels like it would print too small for the rest of the pieces. but i've been known to be wrong before.

I believe the seam allowance measurements are already included. If it sets your mind at ease, you could make a border sample using your loud, "oh-my-god-what-was-I-thinking" fabrics to see how it works out. If all else fails, you'll have a row for a strippy quilt!

:D you're very right. i probably could have made one by now. :oops:
lol 2x

i have to at least put one corner together with a foundation diamond piece to see if the pieces fit. :lol: :lol:

thanks again and have a g'night.

you too! And don't worry, this isn't near as bad as one massive quilt project I got into the middle of, around February 2003 (think about the space shuttle Columbia)

Another possible solution I thought of would be to put out templates for the Nine Patch blocks, and the borders/sides/corners, instead of rotary cutting. Would this help?

I looked at the pattern last night and since I'm still a newbie (I like that excuse :lol: )..the 16th measurements really scare me. Also, I looked at the cutting diagrams and some of the angles for the triangles are like 46 degrees instead of 45's, etc. So, I'm thinking that it might be better in the case of some of the pieces to provide templates. It sure is gorgeous...I'd love to make it.

Elle,...You go girl...are you done with it yet?

great mind definitely think alike.

i thought i would cut out each piece in paper without the seam allowances, lay them out, and see if they fit. i'll tape each piece down as i go so nothing shifts.

i hate to waste fabric and this will be much faster than cutting and sewing.
i couldn't get this out of my head all night. i don't like to lose a challenge and you sound like you don't either. i can't do it this week, but it's on for next week for sure. i 'll keep you informed.

Sounds good :D Sometimes, the old-fashioned way IS best. Can't substitute anything for good templates at times.

Anybody been brave enough to actually try starting this one? I'm sorry the side and corner templates haven't been posted yet, got caught up in offline matters :( I haven't forgotten!

Hi, I just found this post. I love the pattern. I can do it but won't start untill after Jan.1 So hope you are ready then in case I have ?'s. Does not look like I will though. I can do all three/four of the blocks and the rest is just piecing it together. It is going to be beautiful. Now to find the right fabric. I think I might use batik. :D

pagan (did your mother name you that?) -

i have the original pattern that you posted, that were odd fractions. as i recall, those pieces had 1/16" in them, right? do you think it will work by just upping up to the nearest 1/8" or 1/4" or something? i'd like to give this a go in february. i was ready to cut in paper when the fraction question came up , so i waited a bit (no hurry), but i'm wondering if it's possible to just jump it up a tiny bit.

to tell the truth, i don't know what measurements are good anymore. now i'm all confused.

The pattern I have is 1/16th too. I think I will just do my own size and figure out the measurements. I guess the diamond is going to be the most diffucult in size. I have EQ6 maybe I can play with it there. :D