Stars by Magic: New Super-Easy Techinque! Diamond-Free Stars From Squares & Rectangles! Perfect Points And No Y-Seams!

by Nancy Johnson-Srebro, John Heisch (Illustrator), Sharon Risedorph (Photographer)

Easy new technique uses only squares and rectangles. Includes 30 blocks and 10 quilts.

Genres: Quilting

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[Amberwench · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the look of star quilts, but I hate Y seams! This book was the answer- 30 blocks, using squares and rectangles! To make stars! Lots of pattern and color combinations. A fantastic resource.

[Nonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

2004

This book would make a great block of the month posting for a blog. Ms Srebro shows a rotary cutting technique to make 8 pointed and other star blocks. The techniques can even be used for special pieced borders. The book includes 30 blocks of interesting star patterns. I also like the different size cutting instructions to make different size blocks. That is why I think this book would make a good BLOCK OF THE MONTH.

The technique used in this book is based on diagonal piecing and I think it does require accuracy to achieve a good looking block. I enjoyed the color selections in the blocks but then again I like a mix of textured solid colors. The techniques are diamond free, point perfect with no Y seams.

I have only made one block from this book but I plan to try more. I will get back to you when I do.


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[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't made any pieced blocks yet, but I like the look of some of the star patterns.

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