Star quilt that needs help

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01-04-2011, 10:06 AM

#31

misseva

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I like Jan's idea to turn it on point. I understand where you're coming from. I don't like to make quilts/throws too small to actually use. And like you said - you don't have wall space for hanging. I definately don't like to make a quilt just to be making a quilt that's not usable as a quilt.

01-04-2011, 01:18 PM

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ckcowl

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i would piece another border to go around it...maybe mimic the star points in the corners in a mini version ...you could make the small stars put strips of coordinating fabric between them and make 4-6" wide strips to add to it.
it is beautiful!

i always have the opposite problem than this...i have trouble keeping them from becoming HUGE...way bigger than i ever planned ;)

01-04-2011, 01:23 PM

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Lady-T

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Fantastic idea Jan! :thumbup: although this quilt is beautiful as is!!

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Turn your current design on point, let it "float" so the current borders do not quite touch the new borders, use blocks in the corners made with what remaining fabric you have - perhaps in the same "compass-type" design, and add finishing strips and triangles around them. Then if you wish you could add wider borders on top and bottom to make the quilt rectangular instead of square.

Jan in VA

01-04-2011, 01:53 PM

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Tweety2911

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It is gorgeous! A perfect lap quilt if you decide not to do any other borders. Some great ideas here to make it a little bigger.

01-04-2011, 05:20 PM

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dinlauren

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I love watercolor quilts. I have done a few and they are fun, but I've had my fill of doing them I think. Beautiful work.

01-04-2011, 05:40 PM

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Annz

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I think adding to it would take away from it.

01-04-2011, 05:40 PM

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Annz

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I think adding to it would take away from it.

01-04-2011, 05:42 PM

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josi49

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[quote=PWinston] If you really need to enlarge it, treat it as a medallion center and do other star block rounds. You fabric should coordinate but doesn't have to be an exact match. quote]

I think it't going to be beautiful no matter what you decide, but I agree with star blocks all around with similar fabrics. Too much or too many wide borders could possibly take away from that awesome star in the center. JMHO

Josi in FL