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Quilting: Stars 2013
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Stars 2013

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Instructions

This quilt is a good example of how I follow patterns: I will invariably read something wrong or forget something and put the thing together wrong. I misread the directions and assemble the stars so that they don't weave. I could have ripped it apart and started again but I decided that I liked the 3D sensation of the stars so I left as is. I also like the look of solid colors against a white ...
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Casual

Materials

Kona cotton solids

What was your inspiration?

The bright colors of Kona solids.

What are you most proud of?

I got most of the lines to match up in the individual stars.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Read the directions twice.

 

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Missyms on craftsy.com
Missyms
Apr 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome, what is the completed size
moehi on craftsy.com
moehi
Jan 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
powerful colors but appears tender and very clear; nice
Kandyquilter on craftsy.com
Kandyquilter
Jan 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love that u "accidentally" got this great 3-D look! It's fantastic! I wish I could make mine this beautiful by accident or on purpose..lol you did a wonderful job. As for your stain as Peggy said tide 2 go is great, I use it all the time and it does the job if that doesn't work there is a product called LA's Totally Awesome and it is what it says AWESOME..lol I use it for everything from clothes stains to greasy dishes to my floor. It even gets Blood out! I get mine at the dollar store here in CA. It's not only cheap but works better then any expensive product I've ever used. It won't ruin your colors either!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Teddymaker
Jan 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely quilt. The stars really pop!
ChristmasEv on craftsy.com
ChristmasEv
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful quilt. Love your colors and the stripes. Well done!!! Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Peggy Martin on craftsy.com
Peggy Martin
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I really love the graphic quality of your quilt! The Dreamweaver blocks are gorgeous - no one would ever know that you hadn't MEANT to piece them that way in the first place, as they are stunning! As far as your coffee stain goes, you might try some of the stain-remover products on the market that are safe for colors. The little tubes of Tide to Go seem to be fairly safe with colors.I have used them when I've spilled something on my clothes when traveling, and they don't seem to bleach out colors, but are good on things like food stains. Coffee could be a little trickier, though. You could also try wetting just the stained area with a solution of water and a product like BIZ that is safe for colored fabrics. (I wouldn't try bleach though, as that could get on those gorgeous stars!)
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StephanieP
Jan 23, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for the spot removing tips.
Desert Terrier on craftsy.com
Desert Terrier
Jan 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I wonder what would happen if you are unable to remove the stain...embrace it and do a brief coffee dye of the entire quilt...make it look old. It will mute the colors a bit, but at least you will have it out and seen...
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3patch
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice done. Love the colors and 3D.

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