lol you were posting pics as I was writing. Now, I need to know what that pattern is on the upper right hand of the bottom group of pictures. It looks like the star is entwined.

http://www.dreamcastlequilts.com/?p=2011
August 23, 2010 – Freedom Star Block #33 – Birthday Star Block

This is the first paper pieced project I have ever tried. It was harder than I thought it would be and I learned you really have to continue past the printed lines in some spots but NOT in others, lol. I was amazed it turned out so well.

I love it. Thanks for that link and even more patterns. hehe

Moon, do you know what the name of that block is in the military group, top right? Its fascinating!! I REALLY want to see the finished quilt! My twin brother did 26 years in the Navy so I know how hard it is to have them gone. You should definately make "family" t-shirts with that design for all your family!

Sorry, didnt see the post above mine for the link to the pattern! Paper piecing...ugh...never tried it but I just might have to! I love the way it came out!

With the beautiful blocks you do, this will just add more to your collection. I watched several you tube videos and read and reread the tutorials on QB until I decided I needed "hands on" trial. Later I found out I tried a "hard" one for the first attempt...now they tell me, lol.

It is in 1/4 sections. The first section I did by itself and then the other 3 I did as a "chain" process, doing each step on all 3 blocks at once. It seemed easier that way. I'm sure you'd do it in a cinch.

I listened to a tutorial today on paper piecing but I just dont get it. Ill have to go to the quilt shop uptown and talk to Karen....she does paper piecing. I really do like that block...Thanks for the support! Wish I had that confidence! haha

The mailman has been soooo nice these days :)

Dogsgod sent a great card trick to me...oh it was a block too, lol.

So glad you like it! The design was free from sewforum, so if you have an embroidery machine, or a friend with one, you can download the design here:

http://sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=...lit=flag+eagle

THANK YOU!!!! Heading there now! (That's were I got my possum design too, they are a great bunch of helpers too...and so very talented)