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?
š Inspire you to challenge yourself in trying
new techniques!
š Encourage you to “read” to the
pictures!
š Create your own Modern Star Block!
