Spikey Starz
Spikey Starz Teaching Notes
*explain that this is a combination of techniques; firstly a free
multisided log cabin in the belly and secondly a “cover corners”
technique for the spikez, (covered a little differently in Cut Loose).
Not everyone is experienced at both of these. Some may need prompts
after they complete the first process and move to the second.
*the belly can make wonderful use of a print (e.g. pink circle
on yellow print becomes a belly button especially if you use yellow
print for spikez). An animal print works well too. Encourage them
to have fun with it.
*the belly is versatile;
- change the number of sides covered,
- sparse or close coverage,
- no belly! (use the starz fabric instead)
- Use the belly already cut from the background fabric and you will
have hollow spikey starz.
*emphasise placing/starting the spikez an inch in from the outer
edges so they aren’t made blunt.
*the most difficult process for most is positioning the cut for
the 5th spike onwards, they can’t visualisize where to cut
and where to cover;
-If problems occur have them draw what they want with a chalk wheel
(cut out from one marked line and use the other marked line as a
stitching guide).
-Have them complete the top background before starting on the bottom
background.
-Some students should be encouraged initially to create six spikez
only (less time, less visualisation needed)
Spikey Starz Extra Settings Ideas
B.O.M/Class Ideas
THREE WEEK CLASS
Tartanz, Spikey Starz and a setting night for an excellent boy quilt.
Great if using alternate blocks. Spikey Starz would have to be built
to 10” with strips or borders.
FOUR WEEK CLASS
1. Spikey Starz, Slender Starz and Sawtooth Starz then a setting
night.
2. Spikey Starz, Slender Starz and Moonz to continue the galaxy
theme (as there is no Stargazey pattern for Moonz yet, think of
incorporating an appliqué version or Drunkards Pathz units
from Cut Loose followed by a setting night.
3. Spikey Starz, machine appliqué following an outer space
theme (rockets, astronauts, UFO’s), then a setting night. The
last night could be an embellishments/machine quilting night using
great threads and add-ons.
B.O.M.
1. Spikey Starz, Slender Starz and Sawtooth Starz - two rows of
each in different sizes - in a medallion setting.
2. Kitez, Planez and Spikey Starz in the quilt body with 6”
Housez as a border.
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