I’m always looking for different “stars” to use in creating Quilts of Valor. Not just
stars, but different and unusual blocks to incorporate in a new quilt. I spend probably
too much time searching sites, gathering ideas, and saving all the various
finds either on my computer or via Pinterest. Instead, I should be sewing!
Because I know~ never in all my days left on this green earth will I be able to make them all! But,
this girl can dream!
Have you seen this “Modern
Star Block” by Laineybug Designs?
Not long ago, I saw it on Pinterest and pinned it on my Quilts!!! board. The other
day I tried it – on my own – just from dissecting the picture. Nope, that didn’t
work. I went to her blog, ready to purchase the pattern, and found the fabulous
FREE tutorial!
I went back to the sewing room, selected my colors, and
proceeded to follow the tutorial. I DID
NOT, however, accurately follow the pictures. Trust me. It doesn’t work
unless the color placement is EXACTLY like Lainey shows in her
pictures! But, that’s why I have a seam ripper in my tool box.
Duh!
She took the time to include all the lovely step-by-step pictures
for
a reason! The old saying, something like, pictures says a thousand
words – is true!!!
Oh, and then, I get to a “Y” seam… scary… I’ve never done
one before!
Again, trust me! It’s doable!!!!
My first finished block…
I ran out of white for the four corners so I used red. For
this quilt I’m working on, I had to add a border to match the size of four
other stars (star bursts) I’ve already created. But, I’m thinking I need to
re-do this block, utilizing not as busy print in the small triangle area…
Next time, I will follow the written instructions AND with
each step I WILL double check the photos against my placement!
Moral of this story?
Inspire you to challenge yourself in trying
new techniques!
Encourage you to “read” to the
pictures!
Create your own Modern Star Block!
I LOVE THE PATTERN! GREAT JOB.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I fell in love with this star!
DeleteIt works up beautifully, when one follows the instructions and pictures! ;)
Hello Lanetta,
ReplyDeleteI hopped over here from Threadbias. As a blogger myself, I like to meet others through their blogs. I love stars as well and have a whole Pinterest board of stars and I keep on adding them. This particular star you've shown is probably there as I love it. You did a great job, and learned something about following the instructions. Aren't we lucky when we learn something important from our mistakes? Well done, hope you make some more of that star for quilt. It's a beauty. "QuilterinMotion"
Thank you for hopping by and leaving a comment Marsha! I would love to have your Pinterest link!!!
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