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    Old 10-19-2013, 03:27 AM
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    I'm doing a carpenders star, and want to make it larger by adding
    borders and would like to put a small star in each corner. I want
    each small star to be 12 inches. What size do I cut my blocks ?

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    Old 10-19-2013, 03:51 AM
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    visit 'quilterscache' they have hundreds of free block patterns- including the carpenter's star block- you can choose what size you want the star- and find the pattern in that size. good resource site to have 'on hand'
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    Old 10-19-2013, 04:03 AM
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    Great resource - thanks ckcowl!
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    Old 10-19-2013, 04:35 AM
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    Here's a link for Marcia's version of the Carpenter Star/Wheel with directions for a 12" block.
    http://www.quilterscache.com/C/Carpe...heelBlock.html
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    Old 10-19-2013, 04:48 AM
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    Here's a good tutorial for a 12" Carpenter's Star! http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...rn-t38408.html

    Greetings from another Wanda!
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    Old 10-20-2013, 07:08 AM
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    Thanks to all. Love this board.
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