I made these wonky stars for the Bushfire Project and got them sent off before the latest snow storm moved in and made driving to town a chore I refuse to tackle. I love doing these. I may add a wonky star quilt to my bucket list.
After viewing everyone else's week #7 blocks, I decided to try doing it without resizing. I don't have the EQ program and my math skills are on par with your average garden snail, that is to say pretty much non- existant. In a momentary burst of inspiration,I decided to use the bright kids fabrics I used for the 9" block. I figured I'd add sashing at some point and make all the 8 and 9 inch blocks fit in a quilt....somehow. Well that was my thought anyway.
So, totally ignoring all the instructions, I cut all the itty bitty squares and proceeded to put the block together using only the finished block diagram. I layed all the parts out on my ironing board. I was merrily sewing away when I noticed a problem.
So, totally ignoring all the instructions, I cut all the itty bitty squares and proceeded to put the block together using only the finished block diagram. I layed all the parts out on my ironing board. I was merrily sewing away when I noticed a problem.
Having already spent several hours on this block, becoming well aquainted with the seam ripper along the way, I quickly fixed the error.
That was the least of my errors. I used the scantiest of 1/4 inch seams yet at every step of assembly nothing fit. The parts seemed to shrink. I pressed with a dry iron and was very careful not to distort. I'm blaming the spray starch. The finished block is barely 8 & 1/4" and quite wonky on the edges. Thank the Lord I will be adding little borders to bring it up to a 9" size. I can cheat and square it up at that point. Here's my Mickey Mouse Star.
At least my points are nice and pointy! I think the two blocks play together nicely.
I know my little grandaughter Kiera will like it when it eventually grows into a quilt for her.
5 comments:
You did a great job. Sometimes I think those instructions complicate matters.
It looks great! I'm still struggling too. I decided to try it the size given, but have made and remade a few pieces 'cause they just don't seem to line up.... arg.... I love micky mouse and think with a border it'll work really well with your 9" one :-)
It turned out great!
I love your Mickey star. You did great!
Great Mickey Mouse block! Well done!
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