This year we’re switching it up in Brit Bee, and instead of torturing each other with the blocks from hell assigning each other a particular type of block each month so we all end up with different quilts, this year we’re doing a round robin medallion, so we’ll all end up with the same pattern, but in the fabrics of our choice. The only thing is, we won’t be showing you the pattern, so you’ll need to wait 18 months til the end to see it all – bwahahahaha.
Anywho, the only difference between the quilts will be our centre star. The original mock-up had a sawtooth star centre to it, but then people got all creative and I freaked out calmly and collectedly set about finding a star for my centre. I had this rather lovely bundle of fabrics that I’d picked up from Karen at Blueberry Park, and I really wanted to show them off in my centre star or in the 3″ border that I had to add as well (and that I totally forgot to get photos of before hacking them up so these are from the etsy listing):
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| I got the navy one at the back |
Perusing my blocks board on Pinterest I came across a Wisconsin star block that I’d pinned some time ago, but alas, the templates linked to in the Quilter’s Cache were for a 9″ block rather than the 12″ I needed, so then I had to draw up my own templates too o.O
After all that, I set to, with a little trepidation, and finally came out with this, which I’m glad to say worked better than I’d hoped:
So the question is this ladies, would you like me to show you how to make this star, complete with templates, or would you like to smile and nod and freak out in the corner? I don’t mind either way, but it’s only polite to ask ;o)
Oh, that's a really pretty block! Love it!
It's a beautiful block! As much as I'd love to know how to make it, I'll be honest and say that I'd just have to file it away for now–too many projects ahead of it. Is it very difficult? or is there some great voo-doo that makes all those points fit snugly exactly where they all should?
Love the star block………probably would attempt to use a tutorial at some point but could be some time. Don't prep one just for me! Juliex
I am so glad that all that investment in your mathematical education has not been wasted 🙂
I am so glad that all that investment in your mathematical education has not been wasted 🙂
Beautiful!
Looks awesome – the fabrics probably make it look more complicated than it is!
I'll just keep tihs one 😉
Brilliant centre as a start to your medallion quilt! It. Will b an exciting year.
Looks great, cant wait to see how it ends up!
Flippin' fantastic missus! Jxo
Wow looks amazing! I would definitely give it a go
Fabulous block ….love the fabrics too!!
Thank you so much :o)
Are you sure you are Katy? That looks like triangles and stuff and im sure Katy doesn't do them! however that is an awesome bloc!!!
show meeeeeeeee!
If you make up a tutorial and all the goodies I will certainly stash it in my star blocks folder. I am collecting star blocks as some day I want to make a quilt of different stars. Someday!!!
both please! One for information and one for entertainment!
I would not like you to show me how to make this star. Just saying. ;-P
I will sit back and admire your skill and tell you how beautiful the star is.
I'm not awesome at paper piecing, but I'd give it a go merely because of its gorgeousness!
I'm glad I didn't miss seeing this!! That is what I call a star! I LOVE the fabrics you've used!!!
I love those fabrics… send them to me.
Beautiful block! But yeah, I'd probably freak out looking at this. Woah.
That's such a pretty star! All the points present and everything! 😀
i just love that center star. This will be a fun round for you Brit Bee-ers