Follow me in making a 6 pointed star
You could make the star out of one piece of patterned fabric or 2 for alternate points (as mine),
3 types for opposite matching fabric or even 6 for 6 different fabric points.
Each triangle is equal on all sides - using a 60deg angle
Mine were cut from 3 inch strips of fabric.
You will need:
12 white or plain fabric triangles
12 patterned triangles:-
If 2 patterns - x6 triangles of each
If 3 patterns - x4 triangles of each
If 6 patterns - x2 triangles of each
Lay your patterned pieces out to form your star
Next lay your white or plain pieces out
Using the 1/4 inch seam, sew your top row together
Iron as you go otherwise you may twist your back seams
(something I do..)
Using the 1/4 inch seam, sew your 2nd row together
Using the 1/4 inch seam, sew your 3rd row together
Using the 1/4 inch seam, sew your 4th row together
Next sew all your rows and press
You now need to square up your block
I use scraps of fabric larger than the angle needed
as you can see using the rulers
The strips ready to sew
once attached - press and trim
One finished star - this forms part of my red and white quilt I am making,
I am not following a pattern and haven't worked out how big or how many stars I am making
but it will be a large lap or single bed quilt.
My stars are also not perfect but then I'm no a total perfectionist
(you only have to see my sewing room..)
Almost forgot
I used Amy Butler - Lotus in red and Kaffe Fassett Spot Polka Dot in tomato
Happy Saturday
Kxx
Oh I really love this! Red is one of my favourite colours! Just found your sweet blog...I am taking a wee bit of time this morning with my tea taking a peek at some beautiful new blogs...love all the inspiration I find here. xoxo Happy day to you
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for this star tutorial for a longo, long time... Fortunately, I found yours!!! It's perfect!!!
Congratulations for your great job!!!
Thanx a lot!!!
Kisses from Brazil