01 June 2012

How-To: Star Window a.k.a. Moe Moe's Star


I thought it is called Star Window. But, while asking Mr Goggle further, I found another name for it ; Moe Moe's Star. And I also found the template :) 

While the instructions that Kathy gave me is complete, I have my own idea on how-to! gifluv-misc-1141758333.gif

Trace the petal shape on the wrong side of the main fabric. Then, layer the main fabric and lining fabric right sides together. 

I love to handstitch, so, I did small running stitches. Trim close to the stitchline and snip at the notches. 

Cut a little opening on the lining fabric only. Then turn the main fabric out through the opening. 

Gently push out the seams and top stitch the edge with running stitch. 

Center the hexagon feature fabric and turn the petals inwards like so. Pin in place. 

Use blind stitch to hold the petals down. 

I cut out a curvy hexagon on the hexagon template to use it as a tracing template to draw the quilting line. The Pilot Frixion pen is simply awesome. The ink just disappears at the touch of the hot iron!

This is the back side of the block, all quilted .  Oh yes, this is a quilt-as you-go block. Just make as many blocks as you need. Then piece them together using ladder stitch.

Enjoy!




10 comments:

Diana Schmitz / Quiltecke said...

What a great tutorial, thank you :-)
Have a nice day
Diana

Supergoof said...

Thank you!
A great quilt to make during the summer,...
:o)

Farah said...

Hi Penny after such a long long time.... good and bit different ... tutorial is great and very understandable...
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
With love
Farah

Mrsblocko said...

Could this block be made without the hexagon in the middle? Just use two different fabrics, and make the slit on the "petal" part.

Is the only purpose of the inner hex to cover where you cut the fabric?

Thanks

Wendy said...

Aha, I found it! Fantastic, thanks so much for sharing

Michelle May said...

So fun! Love it!

Darcy said...

love your hexie caddy, I made one too...thanks for the great instructions.

http://art-and-sole.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/sewing-day.html

Elizabeth's quarters said...

I love finding new folded patchwork tips and tricks, thanks for sharing!

Kate said...

I love it, thank you.

Chumkie Mukherjee said...

Thank you for a great tutorial. I'm a brand new follower and look forward to going through your other tutorials.
Chumkie.
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