Best size for Hunter's Star
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I'm debating methods to do this block, but I'm not sure what scale is best. I'm usually not a "big block" person, but I fear that if I go too small, there will be so many stars, it will be sort of nervous (if that makes any sense).
Up to now, I have been more into the fabrics and colors than geometry and design, so this will be a new adventure for me.![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
Any thoughts as to the size you like best for hunter star?
Thanks,
Charlotte
Up to now, I have been more into the fabrics and colors than geometry and design, so this will be a new adventure for me.
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Any thoughts as to the size you like best for hunter star?
Thanks,
Charlotte
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It all depends on how your star segments pop. If you use a color for the stars that is in heavy contract to the rest of the block you will see the stars no matter how small the block. If you want a 2 color quilt that would be better in a larger block. Just my humble opinion.
Google Hunters star images and take a look at what comes up. Might help you make up your mind.
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Google Hunters star images and take a look at what comes up. Might help you make up your mind.
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I have heard some good reports about the Accuquilt Go! Hunter's Star die set. People say it makes this pattern easy to do. Not sure what size it is, but you can probably Google images for it and get an idea of what it looks like made up.
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Deb Tucker has a ruler for the hunter's star. Our quilt group used it and everyone loved the results. If you go to her website below there is a gallery of quilts made with her rulers and the pics will give you an idea of how different sizes and colors look in this pattern.
http://www.studio180design.net
http://www.studio180design.net
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I'm going to check out the size of the Accuquilt dies, which might be a clue.
My last quilt was a simple 4-patch, set on point, with no neutrals and intense colors mashed together. I got the idea from a Kaffe Fassett book ( not to compare myself to him!). It's time to try something where the pattern is more important. Once I figure out what to do.
hugs,
charlotte
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