
Week 14 Week of April 29 (8″ blocks) (JHL chooses)
- Basic Star
- Broken Star (Around the Block)
- Indian Star (Around the Block)
- Martha Washington Star (Around the Block)
Hooray! I finished another week’s worth of blocks. We are nearing the end of these blocks, too.
I still have about 40 of the 4″ blocks to go, but I have been cutting for them and using them for leaders and enders. I can get about 5 done in a few hours that way.
I made a pile of fabrics, from the grand pile that is my palette of blues, greens and purples, that I may use for the 4″ stars. I’d like them, if possible to each be different. I don’t know if it is possible. I have plenty of fabric, so that isn’t the issue.
The issue for next week is whether I lost a basic star or not. I think the issue is that the stars fill every inch of my large design wall and I may have lost track of one of the blocks. I have to count and see.
I have plenty of work to do on this project, but I am glad that the end is near.
You have made so many of these! I especially like the stars on the right, that don’t contrast so much with the background. Kind of shimmery. Gives me ideas!
I hope I am inspiring you! Thanks for your kind words, Valerie.
It’s a lot of stars. They have all been fabulous
They have really been fun to make. I am eager to see how they come together in the top.
I’m excited to see what you do with these stars. Has it been the kind of project you wanted it to be?
I wasn’t sure what I expected. I am really pleased with the way the fabrics are working together and I like the background fabric a lot. There are a lot of blocks and that has been a bit daunting in terms of timeframe.
Amazing how many different stars and combinations that can be made from one basic block. I’m looking forward (but not as much as you to be finished I’m sure) to see them all together. Should be a showstopper:-)
That is one of the great things about blocks. I love the way there are variations and how even if you use the same block, you can use different fabrics to make the blocks look different. People may think blocks are old and boring, but I think there are infinite possibilities.
I really like the two bottom stars.
Thanks!
Great star blocks!!
Thanks!
I am making progress.