Friday, November 16, 2012

Paper Piecing - Part 2 - New Hampshire Star

Part 2 in a series of Paper Pieced Star Blocks from the book Sensational 9-Patch Stars by Carol Doak.


This is block is called New Hampshire and is block #29 in the above mentioned book.  The block consists of three different foundation designs.  I chose this block for it's dynamic look and used bold fabric placement for the largest point of the star block.


I chose this block for it's dynamic look and used bold fabric placement for the largest point of the star block to create movement.  This block was a little more fiddly to piece but if you adhere to and persevere with the paper piecing process, it is nonetheless accurate.  The 9 patch block comes together with ease; the seams match and the points of the stars are sharp.



Thank you for stopping by,
Rita

Relevant Links:
Paper Piecing ~ New Mexico Star (Part 1) 

19 comments:

  1. simply stunning, Rita. I am not normally drawn to greens but just love it!

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  2. Amazing detail in the blocks - they are lovely

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  3. Adore!! Fabric choice is spot on!!

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  4. Love your choice of fabrics , so fresh....

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  5. I WANT THIS QUILT! You're a genius.

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  6. Oh wow... Beautiful! So funny, I have the same book and made one star from it. Them when I saw your last star I decided I needed to make one 'Rita style' totally copying your idea and including texty fabrics though still in the same colors as the first one. I am in a star bee and decided I wanted to make either of those stars and asked my readers to decide which one. The 'Rita star' is by far the favorite :) you have such a great sense about balancing the fabrics.

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  7. Wow, gorgeous!! This looks like a great book and the blocks so versatile depending on the fabric placement. I have been wanting to try paper piecing and this book will be on my Christmas list. Thank you!!

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  8. Rita,

    Love these blocks! I have carol dork book on my Christmas list. I have been going to her web site and getting free pp patterns. I have turned a few of her patterns into mug rugs for Christmas presents. Very addicting when you get on a roll. Have a great weekend.

    Linda

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  9. Oh there must be stars in the collective consciousness...I am making a few too. Not quite as gorgeous as yours but one has to start their stars somewhere.... Thanks for your inspiration Rita.

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  10. Love your wonderful blocks!!
    I love stars and paperpiecing patterns.

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  11. Oh why did you do this to me!!!!!! It is way beyond gorgeous!!!!!!!

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  12. Love your fabric approach to these stars!
    All the best,
    Carol Doak

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  14. Your choices of fabrics/colors make these stars so fresh! I'm inspired!

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