Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Two More Feathered Stars & a Design Change

Two more feathered stars are finished for the Radiant Blues wall quilt.


I've made a slight change to the next block. Do you see the difference in piecing between the first block and the second one?


I've modified the pattern. Instead of a square at the point of the edge feathers, there is a triangle. The next two stars will also made with this modification. 

The pattern for Radiant Blues is found in the January/February 2007 issue of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine and was designed by Marsha McCloskey. I'm foundation paper piecing my feathered stars using the 16" pattern from Threaded Quilting Studio.

8 comments:

Lin said...

Yes, I spotted it! And the lovely circle effect it creates. xx

Sara said...

Oh my - those are so pretty! This pattern has been on my "Someday" list.

Chrisknits said...

A subtle change that gives it a different look! Thanks for linking up with TGIFF.

Vicki in MN said...

They are stunning!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Pretty modification, the corner looks lighter and the star seems more feathered. What's more, the new corner subtly adds a circle in the center. You have found a wonderful alternative to the original block!
Thank you for sharing these beautiful stars!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

That cool to see such a slight difference make such a big impact - and of course the color changes - both blocks so very pretty!

Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter said...

So pretty! You really did choose the best fabrics for this. Love it. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/05/08/wednesday-wait-loss-379

Denise said...

Good job, I love it. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.