Star Quilts

Here are a couple of quilts I did
recently. Last year when I went to see Jessica in Mo, we went to Amish town and had a look in the quilt shop. I loved a star placemat they had, so decided to make a quilt.
The first one I did was for me and was a king. Then I did the red for Jess and the blue for Heather.
I quilted them on my sewing machine.
Each time I do one, I change the design a little. I think I am done with the star in star now.

To quilt on a machine, I start with the large center star panel, add the batting and back, pin together every 6" and use the darning foot. You have to remember to drop the feed dogs. Then just go slowly and smoothly to avoid larger running stitches.

I stop about 2-3" from the edge so that when I add the next section I can quilt over the seam.

Center star panel, top row, second row, bottom row (small squares), side panel, side panel, bottom panel(with corners)

I finish with self bias cut 2 1/2" wide and sew it in a 5/8" seam to the back. Then miter the corners and top stitch on the front.