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Slender Starz
Due to hot demand by star lovers I present you with “Slender
Starz”. In my usual Stargazey style there are no templates,
just an unusual technique of slicing, covering corners, and
stitching the background back together. Your first attempt will
not be speedy, but no need to panic, you will be led through
this amazing process step by step.
I’ve designed this block in four sizes 5”, 6”,
8” and 10” so that you may mix and match. Make a cot
quilt with the 5”, make a queen size of the 10” and
border it with the 6” blocks perhaps. You can even make
it to look just like my sample with it’s freeform lattice
border - another case of slicing and restitching.
Simply stunning in two colours or wonderfully wild if you mix
up the background and star fabrics. Enjoy making these starz
dance!
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Spikey Starz
I know you love making starz as much as me, so now let me introduce
you to the newest addition to the Stargazey galaxy.
Spikey Starz blocks can be made in three different sizes for
your quilt designing ease, but the real bonus of these blocks
is that their look may be varied with the number of spikez stitched.
With six, seven, or eight star arms, each of these spikey creatures
is definitely unique.
Techniques used in their making are a combination of my favourite
ways of cutting and stitching - nothing difficult, just slicing
freely into a rough cut background, covering corners, then stitching
the newly made star arms back together. Be warned though, they
like to be introduced to the skies at a slow and gentle pace.
From a simple repeat block quilt in one size for a newborn,
to an intricate multi-sized arrangement for the astronomy loving
teenager, a quilt with these spiky blocks is sure to shine.
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Teapotz
We have long needed a companion to the very popular Cuppaz -
here it is! I had a few design dilemmas with this one as teapots
come in all shapes and sizes and I had ideas for quite a few.
My decision was to keep them contained within a square, if I
had chosen a traditionally rounded teapot the blocks would have
been rectangular and therefore harder to join together as a
top.
Techniques are of the usual Stargazey easy cutting and stitching
variety, giving each block its crooked individuality. Every
piece is cut simply from a square or rectangle.
Teapotz can be made in three block sizes; 6”, 8” and
10” to tie in with the Cuppaz proportions. In my sample
I used all three sizes in a medallion setting, but for my next
teapotz foray I will definitely combine them with my Cuppaz
pattern!
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Treez
If it’s an interesting Christmas you want this year why
not start with lots of Treez just waiting to be decorated? With
trimmings and embellishments this could become your perfect
Christmas decoration.
Made easily and quickly in the usual offbeat Stargazey style,
as usual there will be lots of easy cutting and sewing, no foundations
or templates in sight. No need to be exact working this way.
Make the treez any height you like. Have them tall and straight,
leaning precariously, or simply short and stumpy. I give you
4”, 6” and 8” width tree groupings to choose
from, and the recipe for making a single feature block as well,
enabling you to make a multi sized forest. Make your quilt any
size or setting.
Colourings can be neutrals and forest greens, could reflect
the seasons, (think snow, falling leaves, bright sun and rainy
days) or with dark backgrounds your pines could be stunningly
silhouetted against the night sky.
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Pineapplez
Pineapples.
Are you thinking umbrella garnished drinks by the pool or
a healthy summery dose of Vitamin C? Is it Carmen Miranda
or a laden fruit bowl? Whatever your intention for this sweet
but spikey fruit, making them in fabric will have you feeling
just as happy.
Pineapplez can be made in four sizes; 4”, 6”,
8” and 10”. The blocks are made in two parts with
the bottom a piece of cake to make. The spikey leavez section
takes a little longer to come together but is also easily
conquered using my ‘cover corners’ technique.
Pineapple fabric is easy enough to find - any yellow with
a grid or repeat design should work if you desire realism.
The 4” version also works well as a strawberry!
Treat yourself to a touch of the tropics - with or without
the umbrella!
OOOPs!
when making the sample quilt, trim the nine-patchez
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Xmas Treez
Where would Christmas be without a tree and presents? These
images convey the wonderful joys of giving and receiving - a
big part of the season’s spirit.
For those a little jaded with the traditional red and green
colouration I’ve stitched quirky hot pink Xmas Treez wrapped
happily in golden tinsel. The blocks are made as rectangles,
4” x 8”, 6” x 12”, and 8” x 16”
- with their length double their width. They could be embellished
with buttons, beads and charms in an overblown style if that
suits.
The Prezziez block adds to the theme. Even easier than the Xmas
Treez to piece, if that is possible, these 4”, 6”
and 8” blocks are also designed to be played with. Consider
adding name tags, button and bead embellishment or real ribbons.
Greet the season with creative cheer! |
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