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    Old 09-19-2015, 09:55 AM
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    Hi quilters.
    I would like to make a feathered stars quilt, but am not sure what pattern to use, would like on does not assume I know every thing there is to know about quilting, have done several quilts that are a little difficult (a full sized Giant Dahlia) and am real good at following instructions. Any suggestion from my fellow quilters would be greatly appreciated!?! MaggieBB
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    Old 09-19-2015, 09:59 AM
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    Marsha McCloskey is renown for her feathered star quilts. Her is her website:
    http://www.marshamccloskey.com/newfeatstar.html
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    Old 09-19-2015, 10:03 AM
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    I agree with Maniac. Marsha McCloskey is the queen of feathered stars and has written several excellent books about them. You might check your local library.
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    Old 09-19-2015, 10:30 AM
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    Thanks, will check library, only place I know of I can look through books and put back if not what I wanted.
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    Old 09-19-2015, 11:13 AM
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    Also, there are Inklingo patterns for these in different sizes.
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    Old 09-19-2015, 11:45 AM
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    If you are into feather stars her book is worth it IMHO, she even has specialty rulers to use in conjunction with her books.
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    Old 09-19-2015, 02:30 PM
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    Remember how Marsha McCloskey's books are sub titled: "Really Hard Blocks That Take a Long Time to Make" ;-) I have the book and the quilt is on my bucket list.
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    Old 09-19-2015, 04:42 PM
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    If you check out Eleanor Burns youtube series 'The Case of the Lost Quilt" - part 5,6 & 7, she explains how easy it is to do, and if you listen hard even give her measurements. I did make up a PDF pattern for a 60" square star, but lost it when my computer died. But it depends on how big you want it to be.
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    Old 09-21-2015, 04:12 PM
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    Feathered stars are beautiful and for me the best are paper pieced.
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