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  • Swedish leo
    Senior Member
    Missouri Star
    • Feb 2012
    • 5431
    #1

    Lone star 2019

    Hi

    I went to the quilt shop on saturday and got myself some fabric for my new project.

    I have spent 2 wonderful days at the sewing machine and it feels great.

    I am making a lone star quilt and this is how far I got so far.

    Something is not right. the block do not come out the same size.
    I am not sure if it is stretch or ironing but I will keep investigate.

    The 2 quarter of the star are not stitch together, just pinned.

    And I got the cutest Quilt Police !

    Annika
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    God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
    The stash to make a quilt to help me cope,
    A quilt to give to comfort those I love in times of hurt, fear and uncertainty.
    And the courage to keep on sewing when life itself seems held together by a single thread of hope.
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  • Jean Sewing Machine
    Senior Member
    Missouri Star
    • Jan 2012
    • 24940
    #2
    Re: Lone star 2019

    They do stretch when pressing. You can make a pressing template on muslin by drawing lines where the seam lines should be, extending the lines about 1/2" beyond the line for the outside edge. Then, sew over these lines with contrasting thread. Then, when you press your diamonds, place them on top of the template and line up the seams with your lines on the template. It is so easy to stretch those bias edges, be very careful when pressing especially if you are using steam. It will be pretty! But I've made 4 so far, and struggle to get all the diamonds the same size!

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    • Swedish leo
      Senior Member
      Missouri Star
      • Feb 2012
      • 5431
      #3
      Re: Lone star 2019

      Well, I got the star almost done.

      I think I can fix most of the wonkiness within the 1/4" seamalowence.

      And the rest I think will quilt out. ( I hope )

      Now back to the drawing board to figure out the border squares.

      At least I am happy with how the points match. I did fairly good there , I think.
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      God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
      The stash to make a quilt to help me cope,
      A quilt to give to comfort those I love in times of hurt, fear and uncertainty.
      And the courage to keep on sewing when life itself seems held together by a single thread of hope.

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      • AMG
        Senior Member
        The Guild President
        • Apr 2015
        • 610
        #4
        Re: Lone star 2019

        It look great!

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        • Caroline T.
          Senior Member
          Missouri Star
          • Jun 2016
          • 2734
          #5
          Re: Lone star 2019

          You do amazing work.

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          • Swedish leo
            Senior Member
            Missouri Star
            • Feb 2012
            • 5431
            #6
            Re: Lone star 2019

            Now the centre is done with framing border.

            It is a bit bubbly and wobbly and not so straight, but it is alright because this quilt is for me.
            It is good training and I think that I might be able to quilt out some of the wobbliness. ( Fingers crossed )

            Now I am gonna cut some strips and do a bargello tube for the triangles that will complete the quilt and make it more square.

            Have a nice Weekend !
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            God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
            The stash to make a quilt to help me cope,
            A quilt to give to comfort those I love in times of hurt, fear and uncertainty.
            And the courage to keep on sewing when life itself seems held together by a single thread of hope.

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            • KarenC
              Senior Member
              Missouri Star
              • Apr 2015
              • 6542
              #7
              Re: Lone star 2019

              Looking good. I love your color choices together.
              Karen
              Spring, TX

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              • Jean Sewing Machine
                Senior Member
                Missouri Star
                • Jan 2012
                • 24940
                #8
                Re: Lone star 2019

                It is looking great so far! Most lone stars tend to bulge in the center. All the little irregularities along the way seem to show up right in the center. But yes, most bulges will quilt out!

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                • cv quilter
                  Senior Member
                  Missouri Star
                  • Feb 2015
                  • 4932
                  #9
                  Re: Lone star 2019

                  It's so pretty, Annika. I think it's going to be a beautiful quilt.
                  A day patched with quilting Seldom unravels Sharon

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