28 August, 2011

Stumped No More

I had been stumped by the four pointed star block pictured in a previous post. I couldn't identify it, or figure out how to piece it. Yesterday, I drafted it in EQ and printed out the exploded block diagram. (Once again, EQ to the rescue!) I printed the pieces onto freezer paper, cut them apart on the solid lines and pressed them onto the wrong side of the fabric. I added 1/4" all around, marked the corners and carefully stitched the pieces back together. I did stop, needle down, and pivot to accommodate that weird set-in shape; it worked perfectly.


Voilà! Success!!
If anyone is interested in the print-out for this six inch pieced block, let me know and I will be happy to e-mail you the pattern as a full sized attachment.

Life is Good!

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46 comments:

  1. *karendianne.August 28, 2011 5:55 AM

    Count me in!

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  2. *karendianne.August 28, 2011 5:56 AM

    …oh and good morning my friend. Your blocks are stunning. I love how you made this happen. You're one of the very best!!!

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  3. ShakerwoodAugust 28, 2011 6:44 AM

    Wow! Lot of work but it turned out great.

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  4. Salem StitcherAugust 28, 2011 7:26 AM

    Don't you love when something that's driving you nuts gets solved! I can't wait to see what you do next with this!

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  5. Paula, the quilterAugust 28, 2011 7:37 AM

    That was a lot of work but the quilt is probably going to be stunning!

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  6. AngieAugust 28, 2011 9:22 AM

    I wanna try it! :D I always stay away from set-in seams, curved piecing, equilaterals, etc.

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  7. GloriaAugust 28, 2011 1:19 PM

    I'd like a copy. Thanks so much,
    Gloria
    gyates625@bellsouth.net

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  8. lindseyAugust 28, 2011 3:40 PM

    You are so clever...these look great!

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  9. Becky GAugust 28, 2011 5:15 PM

    I loved this block when I saw it. Thanks so very much for offering your pattern. I would like to use it in some small pillows. I think my profile has my email associated with it.

    Btw, love your fabric choices. B

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  10. Elly DAugust 28, 2011 5:23 PM

    Oooo! I'd like a copy very much :) I don't have EQ7 yet but am waiting for an upgrade to arrive. Thank you! :)

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  11. CathiAugust 28, 2011 6:24 PM

    Worth every minute it took! Fabulous!!

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  12. AmyAugust 28, 2011 7:09 PM

    I didn't click on the picture of the quilt, and my quick glance thought the block could be made with the Tri Rec ruler set. No inset seams, but more of them. However, your templates would show off pretty fabric much better...

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  13. JeanAugust 29, 2011 6:53 AM

    Yes please! I really love the reds!
    DJCogdill@q.com

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  14. Quilter KathyAugust 29, 2011 7:09 AM

    These are adorable! Bet they are like chips...you can't stop at one or two!

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  15. NaneAugust 29, 2011 9:57 AM

    Hmm maybe the start of a red and white challenge quilt for next year's show?

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  16. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 29, 2011 4:44 PM

    What a great star! Electric Quilt to the rescue again!

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  17. NancyAugust 29, 2011 7:16 PM

    Oh, I'd love a copy of this star block!!! Thank you sooooo much!

    Nancy
    ritzelj@wildblue.net

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  18. LorettaAugust 29, 2011 10:02 PM

    What a cute block. I can see lots of possibilities. I would love the printout.
    grammaretta at yahoo dot com

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  19. teresaAugust 30, 2011 6:32 AM

    I LOVE that block ~ found you from a post on Karen Dianne's blog. Can you send the pattern to me at twhisson at yahoo dot com

    Thanks

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  20. Carol C.August 30, 2011 8:19 AM

    I always enjoy reading your blog -- I follow from Quiltville. I would love a copy of the directions for the block -- I love how it turned out!! Thanks so much!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 8:21 PM

    YES, please. Cuz we all know I do not have near enough projects going. Nothing to occupy my time ...

    Thanks!

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  22. Rose E. GlassesAugust 31, 2011 1:17 PM

    Thanks for your offer. I would like a PDF of your endeavor!

    This is the first time I have seen your blog.

    I will be back!

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  23. tncottagequilterSeptember 01, 2011 7:49 PM

    I would love the full size printout to make this little block. It is going to be fantastic in the red and white. Thanks in advance for your hard work. Cathy in TN maggiemae (at) tds (dot) net

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  24. miss-linnySeptember 02, 2011 4:02 AM

    I'd love to have a go at that lovely block. Please send me the neccessary.
    Regards Lynn Walker.

    lynn.walker@fsmail.net

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  25. KarenSeptember 02, 2011 7:28 AM

    Oh, yes! I would like the block pattern to give it a try.
    kbeigh@cfl.rr.com

    I see from your next post that your solution for piecing works really well.

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  26. Joyce SigleSeptember 02, 2011 10:59 AM

    I love this little block. Paper piecing? hmmmmm!

    thanks - Joyce

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  27. Joyce SigleSeptember 02, 2011 11:01 AM

    Love this little block. Wonder if it could be paper pieced. Please include me for a copy. Thanks
    Joyce

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  28. BJ in TXSeptember 02, 2011 7:25 PM

    I would love the pdf for this little star block - it is so cute! Thanks

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  29. KathySeptember 02, 2011 10:45 PM

    This is an adorable block! I have decided it's time to make a two color block, yes, red and white will be sooo cool! Thank you very much for your kind offer of sending us the patter you created.

    Take care,

    Kathy

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  30. KarenSeptember 07, 2011 6:43 AM

    I may regret this (wink) but I'd like to try this pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. DebbieSeptember 07, 2011 9:20 AM

    I'd like a copy of the pattern. Thanks for offering it to us. djosmith@comcast.net

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  32. MarjSeptember 08, 2011 7:42 AM

    I would love to try out the star block. Thank you for sharing the pattern.

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  33. LinaSeptember 08, 2011 5:39 PM

    I would love a print-out for this six inch pieced block. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  34. CarolSeptember 13, 2011 4:11 PM

    Hello, I just found your blog, looks interesting. I would also like a copy of the block pattern, I've liked similar quilts but was always afraid to try the block. Your directions look doable. Thank you.

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  35. kitty_wenchOctober 19, 2011 4:23 AM

    Wow, I love this pattern. I would love a copy please.

    Sarah
    sarah.homans@gmail.com

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  36. SherillNovember 08, 2012 10:29 AM

    I just found this site. I followed a link from Quilter Kathy's blog. I would love to have a copy of this block. I can also see this block as a border.

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  37. Connie MDecember 01, 2012 12:22 PM

    I just found your site through Quilter Kathy's blog. Please send me a copy of the block..thank you!

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  38. Connie MDecember 01, 2012 12:22 PM

    I just found your site through Quilter Kathy's blog. Please send me a copy of the block..thank you!

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  39. Sandy HJanuary 13, 2013 10:58 AM

    Just found your blog and I must say you do beautiful work. If it's still available I would love a copy of this pattern. Thanks!

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  40. Sandy HJanuary 13, 2013 10:59 AM

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  41. AnonymousMarch 03, 2013 4:10 PM

    Hello, I love your little block and think it will work w/my civil war reproducion blocks at the 6" size,,I can't seem to find an email for you so I am posting this.Would you please send me a PDF file for this pattern??
    Much appreciated,
    Linda J
    VA USA
    LJeterpudd@aol.com

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  42. AnonymousMarch 03, 2013 4:10 PM

    Hello, I love your little block and think it will work w/my civil war reproducion blocks at the 6" size,,I can't seem to find an email for you so I am posting this.Would you please send me a PDF file for this pattern??
    Much appreciated,
    Linda J
    VA USA
    LJeterpudd@aol.com

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  43. kathyOctober 15, 2016 11:19 AM

    I would love a copy of the pattern since I need to use up scraps of all colors
    Thank you for your generosity
    kbuteau@comcast dot net

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  44. Angie in SoCalOctober 15, 2016 12:26 PM

    Would love a copy!
    TIA
    anudge@gmail.com

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  45. chipstirJuly 16, 2017 7:30 AM

    I would love a copy if this pattern is still available! Thanks

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  46. KathyApril 13, 2019 10:19 AM

    Is the pattern still available? Would love a copy as I need a leader ender thanks in advance Kathy

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