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Quilting: Christmas Rising Star Block
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Christmas Rising Star Block

Pattern Info

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional, Holiday, Classic

Materials

Christmas Fabrics

What was your inspiration?

I am making a Christmas Table Runner and this is my second block of choice.

What are you most proud of?

I actually finished it and didn't throw it in the bin!!!! I just could not get my points right and my seam ripper was on overtime!!! But I am happy with it now although don't look too closely as you will see where my seam ripper was at work.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Do not rush this block as you there are a lot of points to perfect... but worth the effort I think:)

 

20 comments

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alice.beer15977 on craftsy.com
alice.beer15977
Jan 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What a beautiful block. I love the colors. Love you see it as you progress.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jan 07, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Alice, I have made this block into a Christmas table runner and used it on Christmas and Boxing Day. I have posted some picuture of it so you can take a look:) Happy new year to you
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Dec 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Desna, have not been on line for a while. This was a nice surprise. Very pretty and one of my favorite stars
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Surfside6 it was a bit of a pain but now I have done a second one and it was much easier. Love everything Christmas:) Merry Christmas to you xxx
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Dec 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful block, really like your fussy cutting. Your points are great & so are your fabric choices. Thanks ever so much for sharing. :-)
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Pam I love the Christmas fabrics, so many to choose from. It was a bit of a pain getting all the points but wasn't going to let it beat me! I have actually made another similar block.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Dec 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love this one Desna! Like it even more than our August double star. Can't see any evidence of the above confessions LOL... well done you!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Haha Pam... if you look closely you will see where there was sewing. I like this star block better than the August one too. Thanks for lovely comment
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
PS- Do your scratching AFTER you've resewn the seam so the edges don't fray or unravel.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Jean for the great tip, I will certainly try this:) I haven't done the paper piecing yet so I will be sure to keep my seam ripper handy;)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty Desna! Love the fabrics you've put together so well! Throw it in the bin? I actually did that with one of the paper piecing segments - but like you I persevered and was happy in the end. If you're concerned with the little holes that may remain after ripping just take your fingernail and scratch gently while holding the fabric slightly taught. The threads will go back in place. A little steam and they're "set" to go (sorry for the pun. Again, well done and Happy Christmas!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Merry Christmas to you too Jean xxx
alice.beer15977 on craftsy.com
alice.beer15977
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
what a beautiful block. I love the colors you have put together. I am looking forward to getting back to quilting after Christmas. Right now I am knee deep in doll clothes. Have a wonderful Christmas
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Alice, I too love the Christmas fabrics. Be sure to post your doll clothes on Crafsty for all of us to see:)
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Well worth all the work with the seam ripper, Desna - you've now got a block with super-duper points! I look forward to seeing the finished runner soon. I think I'll start making a Christmas runner next June and then I shall have one ready for Christmas too!!!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks pat, I've made another star block similar to this one so will that to sash it and quilt it very soon as I want it for Christmas. Good idea about starting yours in June, you can take your time over it:) Merry Christmas Pat btw loving your BOM's quilted blocks:)
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This looks good! Sometimes we just have to have some patience to get it right. Your blocks will make a very festive table runner.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Darns, yes this one needed ALOT of patience;) Merry Christmas to you :)
quiltsandhearts on craftsy.com
quiltsandhearts
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
yes, worth the effort, looks nice!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for you lovely comment:)

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