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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Another Star Block

The Radiant Star block designed by Eleanor Burns and published in Quiltmaker's winter issue of 100 Blocks:

I made this block twice.  The first time, the last three seams did not line up, and the lateral lines of the stars were off.  I was going to give up because the damage appeared so big, but while dozing last night it came to me that I should take it apart and start from the beginning.  So I ripped every seam out, measured each piece to be sure I cut correctly and began again.  This time it went much better.  No fabric wasted, just thread.

I have sewn outfits that didn't give me as much trouble as quilting gives me, at times.

I order fabric online and on sale, and over the past year in different orders was able to get quite a few prints of this line which I'm using for the Radiant Star blocks.


This is much different than my usual pastels, flowers, or cute images, but I think making the stars in a mix of this fabric will be nice. 
I didn't use this mix but will do eventually.

I didn't practice FMQ today (can't rip out stitches and sew at the same time,) but SewCalGal gave us a link today to a blogger who I enjoyed reading.  You may already be familiar with Geta's blog, but if not it's worth visiting.  http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-motion-quilting-tips.html 

I did learn another thing today.  Those short seam rippers are for the birds!  I'm getting an ergonomic seam ripper as a New Year's gift to myself. 

Have fun with your crafts.
God Bless You.



4 comments:

  1. Your starts look great...and I too have spent more time on one block than I would on a dress...looks like you got it down!

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  2. Looks to me like you've definitely got the hang of these stars now. They look great.

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  3. You must also have the patience of a saint, you deserve a new ripper :-)
    :-) x x x

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  4. I don't know how I missed this post, Joanna!

    I love the star blocks - and I feel your pain with the unpicker! I'm with Sue, I think you really have the knack of the blocks - it shows what care you have taken with them.

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