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A Lone Star Pattern

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Quilterwant2Bee
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A Lone Star Pattern

Post by Quilterwant2Bee » Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:13 pm

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.
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quilterbee
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by quilterbee » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:27 pm

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
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quilterbee
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by quilterbee » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:30 pm

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
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knitnoid
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by knitnoid » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:08 pm

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!
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QIAD-Linda
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by QIAD-Linda » Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:08 pm

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
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Itchn2Bstitchn
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by Itchn2Bstitchn » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:17 am

LOL..Linda - The title on that link says long star...are they the same? prob just a typo?
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QIAD-Linda
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by QIAD-Linda » Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:01 pm

Thanks itchin, it was a typo. I have now corrected it!
Yes, it is Lone Star. lol
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Tapdancetutu
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by Tapdancetutu » Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:04 am

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.
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gardenquilter
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by gardenquilter » Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:27 am

I have made several and Jan krentz Lone star quilts and beyond is wonderful
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quiltingranny
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Re: A Lone Star Pattern

Post by quiltingranny » Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:42 pm

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
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