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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Not a Jelly Roll

Saturday, September 19 was national jellyroll day and lots of quilters got together physically or online to sew jellyroll quilts together. I wasn't one of them. I spent my day working on feathered star block which is supposed to be the medallion center of my variation on Ancient Stars.


There are two black in the star so it's kind of challenging to see the detail. I've included a close up photo of a corner.

I'm another step closer to sewing this quilt together but it's going to take a back seat while I work on Stars Around the Garden.

Linking to Needle & Thread Thursday, Peacock Party, Put Your Foot  Down, Whoop Whoop Party, TGIFF!, Finished Or Not Friday, Brag About Your Beauties, UFO Busting

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14 comments:

  1. kathiquiltsSeptember 24, 2020 at 6:38 AM

    striking! super color combo

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.September 24, 2020 at 8:16 AM

    I always like the feathered star pattern but whenever I have made it I always have to check it 3 or 4 times it seems to make sure I have got everything placed right!

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  3. maggie fellowSeptember 24, 2020 at 8:56 AM

    your block is wonderful - such careful work

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  4. Cheree @ The Morning Latte September 24, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    I can see both black stars. I LOVE this. Have wanted to make a medallion quilt for some time. Did you have a pattern for the center or EQ8 it, or something else? (Please tell me it's not paper pieced!). I still haven't made a feathered star but they've been a fav ever since I can remember! Beautiful job!

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    1. Gretchen WeaverSeptember 24, 2020 at 7:25 PM

      Sorry, this is a foundation paper pieced star. What can I say? I love the accuracy of foundation paper piecing. Many quilters recommend Marsha McCloskey (sp?) books for piecing feathered stars. I've never tried any of her methods but other quilters are happy.

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  5. RobinSeptember 24, 2020 at 2:40 PM

    Lovely star. I have never made a feathered star. I've done everything else but not one of these. Maybe it's time. I like the two shades of black, it gives depth.

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  6. Chopin - A Passionate QuilterSeptember 24, 2020 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful Gretchen! Your colors are striking! Hugs.

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  7. KatieSeptember 24, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    I love this. Your piecing is so perfect!

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  8. PaigeSeptember 24, 2020 at 9:37 PM

    Gretchen, piecing perfection on your feather star! Thank you for linking to TGIFF this week!

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  9. chrisknitsSeptember 25, 2020 at 9:55 AM

    Stunning! I love feathered stars. Maybe I need to make another?

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  10. Alycia~QuiltygirlSeptember 25, 2020 at 10:51 AM

    Feathered stars was a great choice!! it is so pretty!

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  11. PaintedThreadSeptember 25, 2020 at 12:37 PM

    So many little points. Love the colors, too. Very pretty.

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  12. For the love of geeseSeptember 29, 2020 at 9:18 AM

    The feathered star has been on my list for a long time, perhaps one day. Yours is very pretty. Thank you for sharing it on Put your foot down.

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  13. LynetteSeptember 29, 2020 at 12:01 PM

    Wow! You have a knack for putting fabrics together nicely. The two blacks work well together for a pretty form with dimension in it.

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