JAN 15 2011 STARS BOM - PICTURES

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01-30-2011, 07:46 AM

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JudyG

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Originally Posted by geckogirl

I did all of the above ... minus the pinning and removing ...

Apparently I did not take into account that when you are using triangles and sewing on the diagonal your square has to be a little bit larger or when you sew it next to a square it will not be the size it needs to be ...

I am going to make another one tonight and see if I can get it :)

Thanks!!

Here is a link to instructions for making half square triangle blocks.
http://quilting.about.com/od/quickpi...squaretria.htm
I personally use the method on page 5 of these instructions, making the blocks a touch bigger than the pattern calls for and trimming them down. For this Friendship star pattern, I cut the beginning square 5" instead of 4-7/8". Then follow the rest of the instructions. Your points should come out perfect.

I love the fabric you used and look forward to seeing your next star.

01-30-2011, 07:48 AM

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Laura F

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Originally Posted by MISHNJIM

I saw where it was a PP. Can someone help me please?

Thank you

I must have missed the PP part. Do you remember which page it was on?

I don't remember which page it was on, but there were no instructions. I read it after I finished my first star (points were off) and so I made my own pattern and pp the whole star. After I finished it and ran into problems with the last seams..... I made a third star. I realized (I'm new at this) she meant only pp the points. I made a square on paper and drew my line corner to corner. After you pp piece the four points (squares), you are left with all squares to sew together. My third star came out the best. Hope this helps.

01-30-2011, 07:56 AM

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Cuddly Quilter

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Originally Posted by AgapeStitches

sheet protectors, manilla envelope, notebook (if you have a hole punch), gallon size zip lock bag

You can also use pizza box's to put the blocks in.

My church blocks and stars are waiting for the next BOM in their own pizza boxes. :P

Fantastic.....i have mine in a flip file. This is so exciting. Hurry up new house block and cannot wait till 15th for next Star. Good luck and keep sharing.

01-30-2011, 08:48 AM

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rudiemom

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Originally Posted by seymoore

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Originally Posted by geckogirl

I did this square and my points are wonky :(

I think I did not measure my triangles correctly ... can anyone offer any advice on this??

Mine are wonky too, I think I measured my squares wrong and that made the whole thing off.

love the red and white! very pretty

01-30-2011, 08:52 AM

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seymoore

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Thanks Rudiemom - I'm using the same fabric I used on the PP Church block.

01-30-2011, 10:25 AM

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BizzieLizzie

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Originally Posted by geckogirl

Oook ... I am doing this block of the month because it is part of my New Year's Resolution to try something that intimidates me in quilting ................ POINTS!!

I did this square and my points are wonky :(

I think I did not measure my triangles correctly ... can anyone offer any advice on this??

Love your star! Not to worry about the wonky bits; it isn't really noticeable. Live your fabric choices. :D

01-30-2011, 10:26 AM

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BizzieLizzie

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Originally Posted by seymoore

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Originally Posted by geckogirl

I did this square and my points are wonky :(

I think I did not measure my triangles correctly ... can anyone offer any advice on this??

Mine are wonky too, I think I measured my squares wrong and that made the whole thing off.

I can't really see wonky on your star! I see lovely star and gorgeous fabrics!

01-30-2011, 11:52 AM

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MISHNJIM

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Originally Posted by Crlyn

This is my January star block, the second one I thought I would have go at BizzieLizzie version. :D

Did the PP part of the star but now I can't get the center right. When I sew the piece's together it cuts off the center points. Help!!

01-30-2011, 11:59 AM

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neeng

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David, that's a beautiful block. I hope you can keep the theme, it's a great beginning. Can't wait to see the final quilt!

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Originally Posted by davidwent

here's mine. I hope I can find enough nautical fabric to carry this theme through the whole quilt
David

01-30-2011, 01:02 PM

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fun2quilt

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Here is my block, I have had it done for quite a while, but life keeps getting in the way of posting a picture of it. I am on my second baby quilt in a week! I am going to try to do all 12 in purple with the same background fabric. Only two more weeks till the next installment!

January Star 2011

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