Diamond Star Quilts Blog Tour + GIVEAWAY! (Friday Foto Fun #145)
Today is my stop on the Diamond Star Quilts Blog Tour! The book is by Barbara Cline and there are 12 different projects included!
The book is made for ambitious beginners because there are no Y-seams at all. The book uses some clever techniques to make some complicated quilts much easier to assemble.
The project I picked from the book to create was Twirling and A-Swirling! I actually streamed the making of this quilt top a few weeks ago on Twitch to really see how long this 48" square quilt would take me. It took me just about 5 hours to complete. I was shocked that the quilt top didn't take days! For reference, my quilt in a day Simply Series quilts take approximately the same amount of time, but this quilt looks so much more complicated!
Barbara steps you through strip piecing all the different sections and then cutting them down to size!
Once you have all the different strips, the book walks you through how to pin the pieces together to sew accurate seams to make an entire diamond.
Once you have all the diamonds, you sew triangles to the diamond to make a wedge. Then sew the wedges together to make the full quilt top.
I decided to quilt the quilt with the Scottish Plaid Diamond pantograph to accent the diamond shape. I think it turned out great! Click the photo to enlarge and see the quilting! As a side note, I still have open slots to get quilts finished before the holidays, so be sure to check out my Longarm Quilting Services to get your quilt presents finished!
The book also includes a fun applique version that can be done with younger children! It's a really fun alternative to piecing everything.
You can get the book in C&T Publishing's shop, on Amazon, or try your luck below to get a digital copy of the book!
Monday – September 28 C&T Publishing
Tuesday – September 29 Karen Goad
Wednesday – September 30 Byrnes Sewing
Thursday – October 1 Preeti Harris
Friday – October 2 Sherry Shish <- YOU ARE HERE!
Saturday – October 3 Laura Piland
Sunday – October 4 Charisma Horton
Monday – October 5 Diane Knott
Tuesday – October 6 Barbara Cline
Tomorrow is BAG DAY for my Twitch Stream, join me at 8am while I make the Waterlily Tote from Blue Calla on my Twitch channel. I can't wait to hang out and sew with you!
What are your sewing plans this weekend?
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Looks great, would love to try a diamond star!!
Fascinating block with clear explanations. Looks like a great book to have
This all sounds very interesting. I’d like to make a block or many for a quilt. Thanks for the chance to get the book.
That’s an impressive quilt. I made strips like that for Seminole piecing years ago. Never thought about using them this way. Thanks for the sharing.
I’m looking forward to trying new techniques. It looks fun. I love your quilt. The design is mesmerizing.
Beautiful!
This is a WoW Quilt! Love the design and quilting.
Site keeps telling me duplicate comment. Still like your quilt
Agree.
Your quilt is beautiful! Love the colors. Thanks for the chance to win the book, happy stitching!
Your color choices are dramatic and keep my eye moving. Good choices. I am excited to see more of Barbara’s work. Her hands are masterful, watching her piece is a treat.
I would !I’ve to learn how to make the quilt on the cover!
I love the start you did. I believe I’d most likely start with that.
I am always eager for new and inspiring patterns.
I love Barbara’s work .
I love your color combo for the star quilt.
The quilts in this book are beautiful! Learning the trick to make such complicated designs without Y seams would be wonderful.
Complicated designs without y seams, Your quilt is fantastic!
Love your quilt. Would love to win!
I love the cover quilt, but there are some other great quilts I would like to make, too!