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Just finished Bonnie Hunter's Star-Struck top

7 years ago

Here is my version of Star-Struck, all made with scraps and stash with the exception of the tan border. I couldn't bear to throw away the 480 little triangle "ears" that I had to trim off to make the pattern, so I used them to make little HSTs that I used for the border. I don't think I'll be doing that again. It was pretty tedious, and I don't think they added that much to the quilt, but it's done and in the TBQ (to be quilted) pile.

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loisflan
Original Author

7 years ago

Thanks, Ladies. I'm glad you all feel the border was worth the effort. I value your opinions. Those little pieces were just too sweet to toss. And, Sharon, I've got to say that making these scrappies is pretty addictive. And as long as I can stay "controlled," I'm happy. Now I wish I could become addicted to quilting all these tops. I just ordered another roll of batting, so I'll have no excuse.

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nannykins
7 years ago
Oh Lois! That is a beauty!

Theresa
nannykins
7 years ago
PS I think that border is excellent.

Theresa
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polardream
7 years ago
Lois, it is beautiful. I agree with Theresa, I think the border is excellent! That is a pattern I would love to try.

Sue
msmeow
7 years ago
I love it, Lois! I am another fan of the border.

I did the same thing with a Hunter's Star quilt - the inner border was HSTs that finished at 1", I think. And yes, it was tedious!

Donna
ritaweeda
7 years ago
As always, it's lovely. And I love the border, too, glad you stuck with it - we think it was worth it. Doubt that I would want to tackle it, either.
littlehelen_gw
7 years ago
The quilt is lovely and the border is fabulous-it frames the top perfectly
glassquilt
7 years ago
I like the border!
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
7 years ago
There you go again, Lois, doing a great job of being little Ms (controlled) Scrappy. The border is absolutely fantastic! I'm so proud of you!!!!
colleenoz
7 years ago
I also think the border is gorgeous and a perfect frame! Even though it was tedious for you, it really was worth it (even if you don't think so now :-) ).
nannykins
7 years ago
on the last scrappy I did, by saving those cut off bits, I now have 96 hsts measuring 3 1/2". That would be a shame to toss. Good call Lois.

Theresa
loisflan
Original Author
7 years ago
My little HSTs finished at 1 1/4" - they were cut at only 1 3/4". It was really hard to work with so many thicknesses of fabric on such tiny HSTs. But, you're right Theresa, it was satisfying.
bev2009
7 years ago
It's beautiful and the border is adorable with those little squares. Glad you went to the trouble.
jackier123
7 years ago
Love it!
carolnv
7 years ago
Love both the pattern and the border!

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