Feathered Star

Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a challenge! Feathered Star is an intricate pattern for those of you who consider yourself at least "intermediate" quilters. We will be constructing the 15" Radiant Star variation block in class using the bias square method and some fancy rotary cutting, not to mention some partial seam techniques. We will be working with 1/8" measurements, so be sure to bring your reading glasses!Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a challenge! Feathered Star is an intricate pattern for those of you who consider yourself at least "intermediate" quilters. We will be constructing the 15" Radiant Star variation block in class using the bias square method and some fancy rotary cutting, not to mention some partial seam techniques. We will be working with 1/8" measurements, so be sure to bring your reading glasses!

What to bring: 1. Sewing machine with sharp needle, preferably a 90/14 or 80/12. If you haven't changed your needle in a while, now is the time. Don't forget your 1/4" foot or guide, foot pedal, bobbins and manual (if you need it). 2. Rotary cutter, ruler and mat. Bring an assortment of rulers, especially small square-up types. We will be measuring and cutting in eighths, so make sure your rulers have 1/8" markings on them. You will also need a 45 degree mark on one of your rulers. I will also bring an assortment of rulers to share. 3. General sewing supplies: straight pins, a seam ripper, fabric scissors and paper scissors, neutral cotton thread. 4. A couple of pieces of plain white paper 5. For fabric help, please see attached layout sheet. 6. Lastly, please take a look at Marsha McCloskey's wonderful book, "Feathered Star Quilts." She has some wonderful variations on feathered star designs, as well as layout, color and border ideas. This book is a "must-have."

Choose dark, medium, and light fabric. Since the piecing is small and intricate, limit yourself to tone-on-tone fabrics or very tiny prints. No directionals, including plaids, since the pieces are cut in various ways, including bias pieces. You don't have to follow the placement above for darks and lights, just make sure you have plenty of contrast between the background and points. Half yards of each color should be plenty for the block. Buy extra of any color you might want to use in the border. Your fabrics for any intricate piecing should be of a good quality--use high thread count, stable fabrics that don't have a lot of stretch. Spray starch might be a good item to consider if your fabrics are slightly lightweight. Oh yes, and be sure to bring a seam ripper…heh, heh….

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