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    Old 09-29-2014, 08:59 AM
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    Default Advice on choosing block size for Hunter's Star please

    I am planning to make a Hunter's Star using the accuquilt go instructions with squares and half square triangle units. It will be queen size. My problem is I can't decide whether to make 12 inch blocks or 8 inch blocks. 12 inch blocks will go faster but 8 inch blocks will have more of a design. I have 6 yards of each of 2 colors. Do you think that is enough if I choose 8 inch blocks? For those of you that have made this pattern before, do you remember what size the blocks ended up with? I don't have an actual pattern I found this website tutorial
    http://www.allthingscrafty.com/2011/...tar-quilt.html
    and am winging it the rest of the way.
    Thanks for you help. I know you gals/guys will have lots of good advice. You always do.
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    Old 09-29-2014, 10:41 AM
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    It kind of depends on the look you want. Here is a comparison of the looks with the 8" blocks and the 12" blocks... very close in size.

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    Old 09-30-2014, 06:26 AM
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    Like the looks of the 12 inch block.
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    Old 09-30-2014, 08:03 AM
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    I prefer the 12" blocks, too! Love the Hunter's Star!
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    Old 09-30-2014, 09:11 AM
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    I'm doing a 15" at the moment and love the look of it. Seems a little less busy. The pattern I have also shows for a 25", but after doing a sample, I like the 15". I'm using (6) different reds and (6) different whites.
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    Old 10-01-2014, 08:45 AM
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    I like the looks of the 12"
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    Old 10-01-2014, 09:14 AM
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    I went to a Jinny Beyer website. She has a pattern for the Hunter's Star with 3 different size templates.
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    Old 10-01-2014, 01:09 PM
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    I've made two, the green and blue one is a generous twin, and the white and blue one is double. In both of them, the blocks finished at 7".

    Maybe make a couple of sample blocks from scrap fabric? That might help you decide which you like best (and it never hurts to make a practice block).



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    Old 10-01-2014, 03:35 PM
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    I also like the 12" block the best. Love this pattern!
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    Old 10-01-2014, 03:50 PM
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    Ooooohhh Peckish...your quilts are gorgeous! I LOVE the blue and white. :-)
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