Lone Star Quilt top Question
#21
Originally Posted by quilter68
Never tried a Lone Star, not experienced enough, yet.
I am thinking about sewing long strips together. Usually you sew from top to bottom then the next strip from bottom to top. This is so the strips don't get cocky-wompus.
Does anyone think this method would work?
I am thinking about sewing long strips together. Usually you sew from top to bottom then the next strip from bottom to top. This is so the strips don't get cocky-wompus.
Does anyone think this method would work?
She also said the bottom to top and top to bottom alternating seams was the way to go.
#23
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
with all those pieces, you need to be really accurate. Accurate cutting, the infamous scant 1/4 inch seams. The other issue is that you wind up with the edges of the diamonds on the bias. You have to be very careful not to stretch them. Starching your fabrics before beginning would be a good idea. I'm sure other folks will chime in with addional advice.
#24
Hi,
I have made many lone stars and when I sew the star sections together, I sew it slightly wider going in towards the center. I have never added the squares and triangle at the same time.
If you put it together 2 by 2 and have two half done stars then sew it straight across to join the two halves (as someone else mentioned) I start scant...then widen as I get to the center then slowly work out to scant.
It is true also it can be quilted flat if it isn't too bad. I ask my quilters to do a scribbley design in the center middle blaze and outside diamond (makes it look like it was done on purpose) so the not all the lines end up meeting in the center and puff it up.
Also and all over design flattens the bump if it isn't major.
Yours is kind of major. If it were mine, I would separate (rip)the 8 points in the center about halfway out and resew them with a bigger seam. Sometimes you can applique something in the center and cut out what is underneath (like the bump!)....I have put things in the center of my lonestars.
I have made many lone stars and when I sew the star sections together, I sew it slightly wider going in towards the center. I have never added the squares and triangle at the same time.
If you put it together 2 by 2 and have two half done stars then sew it straight across to join the two halves (as someone else mentioned) I start scant...then widen as I get to the center then slowly work out to scant.
It is true also it can be quilted flat if it isn't too bad. I ask my quilters to do a scribbley design in the center middle blaze and outside diamond (makes it look like it was done on purpose) so the not all the lines end up meeting in the center and puff it up.
Also and all over design flattens the bump if it isn't major.
Yours is kind of major. If it were mine, I would separate (rip)the 8 points in the center about halfway out and resew them with a bigger seam. Sometimes you can applique something in the center and cut out what is underneath (like the bump!)....I have put things in the center of my lonestars.
#26
Originally Posted by galvestonangel
Go to you tube and watch Sharon Schambers tut on adjusting the fabric in a block. I do not know if it will work with yours but you might try it.
-- jillaine
#27
Originally Posted by suezquilts
The best pattern I used was Eleanor Burns~Quilt in a Day, that is not true!
I have also had a friend make me an acrylic template for me to use!
I have also had a friend make me an acrylic template for me to use!
#28
Originally Posted by adrianlee
When cutting your (diagonal) strips, make sure you double check the 45 degree every couple strips.
And also make sure that the "outer arms" of your pieced diamonds are directly across from each other.
The first photo below is what it should look like; the second is how off mine initially were.
#30
The most important thing is the seam allowance, but I would also make sure that each 1/4 section is at a true right angle. I would trim at this point to a right angle and check again once the two quarters are sewn, to be sure they are straight. This should make it lay flat...
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