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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: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star?

Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 15 Mar 2013 20:55 #98801

heartnsoulquilts OFFLINE Posts: 599 Thank you received: 2	Margo wrote: heartnsoulquilts wrote: I can take a picture of my set up if needed... Well, YEAH! We want a picture!! Margo that made me laugh out loud!! Okay, I'll try to get my crochet hook set up and take a pic this weekend.
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 15 Mar 2013 14:27 #98790

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I have finished to month 5 and have started month six. At Christmas I ordered the Heather Feather Dies 1 and 2 but only received Die 2. Have just discovered that my Quilt Shop can't get the Heather Feather 1 Die so I have ordered it from Sarah herself. I have to wait 2 to 3 weeks maybe a month--I live in Canada--before it will arrive. I have started month 9 to keep ahead so the project doesn't stop dead. We are also in the midst of a whole house renovations. Except for my sewing room.

This quilt is a real challenge which I like because it pushes my brain to learn more.

Marie
in Canada

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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 15 Mar 2013 11:43 #98787

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	heartnsoulquilts wrote: I can take a picture of my set up if needed... Well, YEAH! We want a picture!!
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 15 Mar 2013 11:08 #98786

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Carolyn, I have used clear packing tape and a crochet hook to tape a horizontal spool pin thing on my longarm when I need it. I don't see why you couldn't do that on your Grand Quilter. I lay the crochet hook with the hooked side not sticking out, perpendicular on top of the longarm and tape it down so it sticks out enough to put the spool on it. Then I push a paper clip over the end of the shaft of the crochet hook and push it up to meet the spool to keep it in place and stop it from spinning. Works a charm!

Any strong thin shaft type thing would work... maybe a chop stick or even a Purple Thang? I can take a picture of my set up if needed...

Michelle Wyman
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 22:25 #98778

idaho OFFLINE Posts: 2531 Thank you received: 183	And they have smaller spools that aren't cross wound now..big but smaller than a cone that is !
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 22:08 #98776

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	So.....get a cone of it! http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/category/thread/?brand=MonoPoly&amount=Cones+%2810%2C000+yds.%29
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 21:15 #98774

sosoquilter OFFLINE Posts: 21 Thank you received: 9	Yes, the thread feeds off the Spool from the top don't have a way to lay the spool on the side.
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 19:44 #98771

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sosoquilter wrote:

I was going to use monopoloy, however, I am sewing on a grand quilter and the thread feeds wrong for monopoly.

What do you mean "the thread feeds wrong for monopoly"???

I use it on my HandiQuilter all the time! If you mean it comes off the spool the wrong way, do you have a horizontal spool pin accessory? That allows the thread to come off the side of the spool instead of over the top. Maybe you could rig something to make it work?

http://www.handiquilter.com/product/horizontal-spool-pin/

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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 19:28 #98770

sosoquilter OFFLINE Posts: 21 Thank you received: 9	I was going to use monopoloy, however, I am sewing on a grand quilter and the thread feeds wrong for monopoly.
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 19:21 #98769

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rehak wrote:

Carolyn -

I'm sure your quilting will be beautiful! You have the perfect aIttitude! And I can't wait to see how you quilt it!!

Nancy

I am soooo in agreement with Nancy on your attitude towards quilting--I too am sure it will be beautiful. As a new quilter, I really do surprise myself occasionally with how much practice has made a difference in both my confidence with quilting and the actual quilting. I have a long ways to go but your mindset of how to approach it rings so true! I look forward to seeing your Sedona Star!

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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 19:03 #98768

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Nancy is right, Carolyn! Great attitude! Personally, I have trouble stitching "in the ditch", and I'm usually stitching "near the ditch". For that reason I almost always use MonoPoly thread in the top, so it's not so obvious when I get off track! I just loosen the top tension enough so that the bobbin thread doesn't peak to the top.
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 16:55 #98762

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	Carolyn - I'm sure your quilting will be beautiful! You have the perfect attitude! And I can't wait to see how you quilt it!! Nancy
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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 15:54 #98759

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Ok, this isn't about starting Sedona Star, but about starting the quilting on it.
I guess I have a need to put it out there that I have it basted and have started
the stitch in the ditch thingy. I am not that good at it, some of my stitches have excaped the
ditch...I thought with the star piecing it might be a good idea to stitch in the ditch to
stabilize it.

before I do all the fill in I plan on doing.
And there again, I'm not that good at it, however, this is how I think about it...
If I am happy with it, that's what matters, Yes, I will see all the imperfections in it.
I strive for perfection, but settle with what I do. I get better every quilt.
Carolyn

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Re: Anyone else just starting Sedona Star? 14 Mar 2013 15:33 #98758

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