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A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:13 pm
by Quilterwant2Bee
I'm looking for a pattern and the technique to construct a lone star block for my husband's quilt. I would welcome hearing from anyone who has done this design before.
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:27 pm
by quilterbee
You should really consider QuiltSmart for that. My friend made hers in a day, it's the BIG one (60 x 60). Check out their site and El sells them to. Amie
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:30 pm
by quilterbee
I just checked their website and they've added a tutorial section. The BIG one is $29.99 for the 58 x 58 lone star. Amie
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:08 pm
by knitnoid
Lonestars can be strip pieced. That's how i did the center of my sister's quilt in progress and half a dozen sweatshirts. Of course naturally, I can't remember who has really good instructions. I'll check with the woman who teaches at one of the quilt retreats I go to. There's usually 2 or 3 women working on them there. In fact a couple of years ago, one of the ladies had just started quilting -- I think they took her to the fabric shop on the way to the retreat - and her first quilt was a queen size lone star!
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:08 pm
by QIAD-Linda
I agree with using the QuiltSmart Pattern. I know that this method and pattern have been taught in our shop with great success.
Here is the link to it on our website:
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/p ... 400&page=3
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:17 am
by Itchn2Bstitchn
LOL..Linda - The title on that link says long star...are they the same? prob just a typo?
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:01 pm
by QIAD-Linda
Thanks itchin, it was a typo. I have now corrected it!
Yes, it is Lone Star. lol
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:04 am
by Tapdancetutu
Yes, Quiltsmart is wonderful for the Lone Star. I made the wall hanging size a few years back, using some really bright colors and a black backgound. I machine quilted with varigated thread in the diamonds and invisible feathers on the background. I actually won 3rd place at our county fair with that quilt. The judge's comments included how perfect the points and seams matched within the star.
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:27 am
by gardenquilter
I have made several and Jan krentz Lone star quilts and beyond is wonderful
Re: A Lone Star Pattern
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:42 pm
by quiltingranny
El has a pattern for the lone star. I have done it several times and it is very easy. I done it from a vcr tape taped in her early years but i think i have seen the book in the book section. QG