Lone Star class
Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 4:23PM I missed it today. Yesterday while doing yard work (I posted some before and after shots over in the gardening section, as it’s been two years this month since we moved in) I believe I got some poison ivy in one of my eyes. I’m not allergic to it typically, but I’ve never had it in my eye either. My left eye is swollen shut, weeping and I’m staying spaced out on Bendryl… so I didn’t make to to class.
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What we’re working in this four week class, is a Lone Star, using the flip and sew method.
I’m way behind, but here’s my progress so far. I think the rest of the class started sewing the background fabric to the star points today, but I only have three points done… and I think there are eight of them!
I don’t much care for these fabrics either, however I still have a ton of this Kansas Trouble line left. I’d purchased enough of it to make each of our three boys a quilt out of, and still have plenty left! If it turns out well, one of the boys will love it, they like these colors. I’ve never done a lone star before, so it may be a disaster!
Reader Comments (11)
I have never made a lone star even though I think they are beautiful. That reminds me that I have a lone star top somewhere that a grandma gave me. I need to find it (I'm sorry to say I have no ideas where it is) and make a quilt out of it. I do like those colors.
Sorry you had to miss your class. I know you were looking forward to it.
Oh my. You are going to suffer w/that. I got that last year. It's not fun. Just try to not rub it, it will spread. Your lonestar looks spot on. I wouldn't worry about missing the class. Your teacher will catch you up. You're highly motivated and will finish this quite easy. Putting on the borders isn't near as difficult as the points in the star. Relax and take care of that eye. If it's started weeping too much, you'd better get in to the ER for a Medrose pack of cortesone(?) You have to be able to sleep. Good luck, Hilary
I have no idea what the Flip and Sew method is but obviously it's working for you because so far the Lone Star is looking good.
What's your background color going to be?
That's a mighty fine star! It looks great at this point so it will look great when finished. The absolute center where all eight sections come together is the toughest part, imho.
Have fun.
I made a broken lone star years ago, which is similar in a way but also very different. I wasn't satisfied with my work and I have never done one since - I'm surprised it is flip and sew though and not just strip piecing? Hope the eye gets better if it doesn't soon you might want to get the steroid pack -- that always helps Mike with poison ivy allergy - I've never had it.
Karen
It's beautiful -- should look stunning when done. :-)
If your boys don't like the colors of the quilt I know someone who does!!
OMG, CJ! I'm so sorry that happened to your eye! It must feel so bad! Just take it easy and get your health back! Your lonestar is looking good! I've never made one... maybe one day! Polly
I have the Lone Star quilt that my grandmother made back in the 30's. It has a scalloped edge and means so much to me. The colors aren't really my favorite but the "typical" colors of a quilt then. One of your boys will love this quilt but take care of your eye now.
jnet
Thot I'd check in on you -- is your eye getting any better ? You may have to check into the local ER for a good shot of something for it ...
Your star grids look great ! I really like how the dark and lights play with each other in the rows -- and you can't tell that the fabrics in each position are different .. your eye is drawn to the arc that is drawn in the star.
FYI, nobody got to the background today -- Betty hadn't even cut her rectangles yet so I worked with her on that and the new grid -- she had previously done a mini star, so it was a bit more work. You are further than you think :D I have two diamond grids done, and 3 rows on each of the other 6 grids ... wanted to get 1/4 square done with 2 grids and background, but I'm still catching up from going to Paducah ... and the garden will have to wait. I thot I had gotten into some poison oak this morning in the flower garden next to my clematis ... I went and washed immediately !
For all your other friends, the flip and sew method is using Quiltsmart Foundation, which is a fusible interfacing that you sew the rectangles too. The manner in which you place your rectangles on each row and then seam the grid makes your points always perfect. They now have several quilt patterns to choose from using this method that takes the guess work out of a lot blocks from yesteryear ... you can find more information on their website at www.quiltsmart.com
Stitch on !!
Oh no! Hope you're doing better! I'm getting itchy just writing to you! I have one eye that cries often and it's so hard to see sometimes. (Bad bad story having to do with wisdom teeth extraction and an oral surgeon who didn't listen,,,) Get thee to a doc if you need to!