Patchwork Star

Hello friends

There's a little tutorial over there in the top left hand corner, showing you how to make a patchwork star.  I made what seemed like hundreds of these for a craft fair last year and they sold out pretty fast.  Ideal for using up scraps and dare I mention it, perfect for Cxxxxxxxs decorations?!!

Hope it makes sense! Any questions, please let me know!

It's October Scrap Busting Month at Sew Mama Sew - lots of great ideas for other scrappy projects!

Comments

[Mary Beth]

This looks fabulous, Lina. Thank you so much! I'd love to make a whole basket of these to give out at Christmas--just to have on hand and give casually, you know?

[darlene]

I love it! What a great idea, think i should make some with the girls for Christmas.

[ginny]

yes and great for using up your buttons too... very sweet and i think it is ok to mention Christmas now Lina as it really is quite near (i mentionned it on my blog in June which was a little early i fear). looking forward to seeing more crafty christmas inspiration in blogsphere over the next 10 weeks.
x

[Joanna]

Thanks for sharing. It looks so lovely in red and white.

[Nina - Tabiboo]

Perfect sense and such a lovely little star. Just right for Christmas indeed especially in the reds you've used.

Have a lovely day,

Nina x

[driftwood]

they're lovely - thank you !

[tracey petersen]

Fantastic. They do indeed look very festive...

[periwinkle]

thanks for the tut Lina, these are just lovely - I've just knit my first stocking from Little Cotton Rabbits :-) As for cabling I was quite scared but now I don't know what was worrying me - it really is easy

[susan from Missouri]

so sweet. thanks for sharing a neat idea. I plan to make a few and add them to a package of fudge or peanut brittle as gifts. I have jars and jars of buttons.

Thanks for continuing your blog. I enjoy your pictures and your ease with words.

[Paige]

Thanks for sharing the tutorial - I'm definitely gonna have to make some of these for gifts this year.

[Donna]

Hey Lina

Not sure if this is protocol, but do you mind if I try some of these for my upcoming sale (if I have time?) - I've been looking for a tutorial for a patchy star (or at least wondering how they were made!)

- donna

[Lina]

Hey Donna, that's fine go ahead. Good luck with the sale!

[Lesley]

Very pretty Lina - I love the Christmassy reds :)

Thanks for the tutorial - I'm going to have to do some for our tree this year!

xxx

[LFinn]

These are lovely! Thanks for sharing with us.

[Mama Lusco]

These are adorable. Thank you for sharing a tutorial!

[Shannon]

Thanks for sharing! Your directions are very clear, even for a beginning sewer such as myself. I can't wait to make these!

[Lindsey]

Sorry to be a bother, but I can't get your tutorial to show up.

[lina]

Hi Lindsey, try entering this link and then click on enter gallery - let me know if it still doesn't work!
http://linaloo.typepad.com/photos/patchwork_star_tutorial/index.html

[Lindsey]

Thankk you Lina. I'm such a dummy:) :) CAN't wait to try these this weekend.

[Donna]

Lina

I've been working on a small set of these ornaments - had a few done which I donated to our fundraise bazaar at work, and one complete that I wanted to show you --http://www.flickr.com/photos/kindredcrafters/4036825013/ - I had to make a few changes since I cut the diamonds way too small for it to be a good sized ornament . .they're pretty fun to make and a good way to use some of the button haul I came up with last week at the fabric flea market.

[erica]

These are so cute! I always enjoy when you can get a nice outcome from little bits of things :) I wonder if you would mind if I made a few to donate to a local charity craft fair? I know you don't know me, but I would really appreciate it.

[Cynthia Mann]

Love, this! So simple and cute. We have to decorate the store in a few weeks and these we will be perfect on the Christmas tree!

[Desiree]

I might be an idiot... but what are the demensions on your diamond. I can't get mine to line up. I know its 2.5 inches long but how wide did you make it?

[What Comes Next]

Hi - just popped over from Handmade Holidays and love your tutorial for the scrap star AND the candle! I can see several of both of these being made as gifts this year. Thank you!

[Gretchen]

Hi, I just saw your ornament on Handmade Holidays and made one this morning. It was so quick and fun - I'm thinking of making one to put on each present I give this year. Thanks!