Does anyone know what this pattern is?
04-14-2013, 07:54 PM
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I just googled "braided star quilt block" and found this link among others. Some very neat and interesting quilt designs.
http://pinterest.com/emedoodle/quilt-blocks-to-try/
http://pinterest.com/emedoodle/quilt-blocks-to-try/
04-16-2013, 03:56 AM
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I don't know the name but it is lovely, sweet and could use any scrappy combinations one has in their stash. I will keep watching for the name and perhaps a location of the pattern. My guess it is hiding on some website or maybe even in one of my books at home.
04-16-2013, 05:37 AM
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http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h4...3tnwg60_12.jpg
I would love to make this pattern. Do you know what it is or where I can find it? thanks.
I would love to make this pattern. Do you know what it is or where I can find it? thanks.
04-16-2013, 06:19 AM
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Don't know what it is called. I would call it a braided star. The center of the quarter square that looks braided would be constructed like a log cabin block, then the half square triangles added on the other corners.
I would start with a 3.5" square, add sides (on 2 sides) with 1.5" strips, then use half-square triangles that would finish at 3" (is that 3 7/8" squares cut diagonally?). That would give you 1/4 of the block. That 1/4 block would finish at 6" (should be 6.5" before sewing to 3 more blocks).
I would start with a 3.5" square, add sides (on 2 sides) with 1.5" strips, then use half-square triangles that would finish at 3" (is that 3 7/8" squares cut diagonally?). That would give you 1/4 of the block. That 1/4 block would finish at 6" (should be 6.5" before sewing to 3 more blocks).
Wrong! The file was not on my hard drive, but it was in DropBox. Somehow it got corrupted and will not open for me. Anyway, I remember another thread about this same quilt block and top that was being sold on Etsy at that time. Now it is on Ebay, but I am not able to find the tutorial I thought I saved.
04-16-2013, 07:48 AM
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It looks like a variation on a log cabin block...you use 4 of them to make the star.
You would use EQ to figure out placement for the white triangle area, but what I would do is make the log cabin block, cut the same size white square as the center and draw a line diagonally through the square (this is your stitching line)....now, lay this on the log section, matching the two raw edges...sew on the diagonal line, open out and test. If it's right, the opened out part will match the raw edges...now is the time to adjust your stitching until the opened out part matches the raw edges...then you can trim off (like you would doing a snowball block).
Not necessary, but... before trimming, I'd measure out about 1/2" from that sewn diagonal seam (towards the raw edges), and sew another diagonal seam. cut apart between the 2 seams...you end up with some small half square triangles...these would be perfect in the sashing, or border of the quilt...or a matching pillow, etc.
If you don't have EQ, draw it out on graph paper.
You would use EQ to figure out placement for the white triangle area, but what I would do is make the log cabin block, cut the same size white square as the center and draw a line diagonally through the square (this is your stitching line)....now, lay this on the log section, matching the two raw edges...sew on the diagonal line, open out and test. If it's right, the opened out part will match the raw edges...now is the time to adjust your stitching until the opened out part matches the raw edges...then you can trim off (like you would doing a snowball block).
Not necessary, but... before trimming, I'd measure out about 1/2" from that sewn diagonal seam (towards the raw edges), and sew another diagonal seam. cut apart between the 2 seams...you end up with some small half square triangles...these would be perfect in the sashing, or border of the quilt...or a matching pillow, etc.
If you don't have EQ, draw it out on graph paper.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h4...3tnwg60_12.jpg
I would love to make this pattern. Do you know what it is or where I can find it? thanks.
I would love to make this pattern. Do you know what it is or where I can find it? thanks.
04-16-2013, 10:45 AM
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This is the first time I have asked a question here. What amazing replies! I had it all backwards and was trying to figure it out starting from the center of the star. I believe I will now draft my first quilt block (for a baby quilt) using GrannieAnnie's simple instructions and the tutorial from DebLuvsQuilting. I'll keep watching to see what other helpful ideas might be posted. You guys are awesome!
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