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Join us on a new 12-month quilting journey as we bring you a fabulous quilt designed especially for TQS by Sarah Vedeler. Sedona Star is a spectacular medallion quilt that features a beautiful center star surrounded by a charming array of appliqué elements.

Each month we will provide a photo and detailed directions for a portion of the quilt, as well as full-size patterns. Sedona Star finishes at approximately 88” x 88” inches. One version features a total of sixteen different print fabrics, including colorful shades of blue, pink, purple, yellow, red and gold; however, Sarah is providing another alternative color option and instructions for each month as well. Fabric kits for both colorways area available in limited quantities through the TQS Shoppe.

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TOPIC: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February)

Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 27 Feb 2012 17:48 #76796

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	Good information.
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 27 Feb 2012 17:13 #76792

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Sarah,

This may not be timely but for anyone still putting this thing together I found that hand basting the pieces in and then sewing was the trick for me. I am not the most accurate 1/4 inch seamer in the world. I have worked very hard at it but I am just not really good at it. By hand basting(really doesn't take long) I can control my seams and points much better. Hope this helps someone. I don't know how to do pictures or I would send one of mine. It is looking amazing. I can't believe I sewed it.

ellen

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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 26 Feb 2012 18:18 #76753

cyncrull OFFLINE Posts: 10	Looking through the posted pictures of the Sedona Star is amazing. The variety of colorings is fantastic. So many quilts will result, each unique. jennifergel, your color wheel, rainbow is gorgeous, can't wait to see it all together. Cynthia
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 24 Feb 2012 08:02 #76660

jetmaio OFFLINE Posts: 13	Your quilt looks beautiful. I am enjoying it too. Have 3 more Month 2 to do and then I'll see if mine fits together nicely.
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 23 Feb 2012 18:30 #76629

clhdabb OFFLINE Posts: 688 Thank you received: 67	You are making a very spectacular quilt, Maree. I'm with Lotti. You have just about convinced me that I have to find a few more hours in the week ~ maybe I don't need as much sleep as I think...
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 23 Feb 2012 17:09 #76626

lotti OFFLINE Posts: 1893 Thank you received: 309	looking fabulous maree, wow i really will have to make this quilt too - just wish i could find some way to give each day a few extra hours
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 23 Feb 2012 10:04 #76605

Renata OFFLINE Posts: 2673 Thank you received: 260	Maree, I really like the way it turned out! Renata
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 23 Feb 2012 09:52 #76603

she-quilts OFFLINE Posts: 522 Thank you received: 32	maree7316 wrote: I have just finished month two. Only one pucker to fix after putting month two onto month one so was very pleased. It looks great and I am very pleased with it. The black in the photo is navy. Hope it comes out OK as I have never put a photo onto the forum before.Maree Looks great!
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 23 Feb 2012 05:56 #76596

lsipes OFFLINE Posts: 75	Your colors are just wonderful! Great job!
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 23 Feb 2012 05:46 #76595

maree7316 OFFLINE Posts: 48	I have just finished month two. Only one pucker to fix after putting month two onto month one so was very pleased. It looks great and I am very pleased with it. The black in the photo is navy. Hope it comes out OK as I have never put a photo onto the forum before.Maree
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 22 Feb 2012 23:04 #76589

ShirleyInCA OFFLINE Posts: 27 Thank you received: 24	No question, just a thank you to Sarah and The Quilt Show! This is not the type of quilt I would have ever attempted on my own, but so far so good! I am enjoyingthe nudge to challenge myself, and to work outside of my usual stye. The tips and pointers shared are much appreciated.
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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 22 Feb 2012 08:58 #76548

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Keeping the paper foundation on and lining the seams up exactly using the corners as the primary alignment helps a lot. It may actually be that the circle that you are trying to put in is too small - it should measure 17" across (16.5" + 0.5" for seam allowances). Make sure that you have stay stitched around the bottom edge of the triangles (the part that forms the circle when the triangles and the month 2 blocks are stitched together). Use lots of pins!

Hope this helps!
Sarah

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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 22 Feb 2012 05:40 #76543

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Hi Sarah

I am having a hard time fitting the month 1 circle inside the month two circle. The blue triangles end up with little gathers so it won't lie flat. My mother, an expert, says i need to adjust the month 2 circle. Apparently I, a beginner, was not careful enough attaching the blue triangles to the diamonds at the bottom points. So I am taking it apart to try again- any tips for making sure the corners of the blue triangles on the inner circle are laying right to get the correct circumference?

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Re: Questions for Sarah - Month 2 (February) 21 Feb 2012 08:12 #76501

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Carolyn,

I had to think about this pressing direction for a while! If you press the seams towards the appliqued blocks - and away from the triangle blocks - the squares that are added in months 3, 4 and 5 go in much better. You will end up with some bulk either at the bottom (pressing seams towards the appliqued blocks) or at the top (pressing seams towards the triangle blocks). It's actually easier to deal with if it's at the bottom. It might not make too much sense now, but I think it will when you start adding the blocks made in month 3.

Hope this helps!
Sarah

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