…A Starburst, that is!
Lone Starburst – Fully pieced
When I first started toying around with Foundation Paper-Piecing (FPP,) you know I went to Pinterest. Through all of the images, I found this perfect pattern…It (seems) simple enough for a newbie like me, has great visual appeal, I could play with a number of different fabrics, and…it was FREE! The pattern is by Six White Horses and called Lone Starburst.
My bundle of Cotton + Steel‘s first collections gave me a variety of fun prints and color to use. I tried to mix in the awesome prints, as well as the basics for variety and color. I selected a simple background of Kona White to make the star stand out and pop. “Tangrams” from Cotton + Steel made for a nice neutral binding and I love “All the States” as a fun backing.
Quilted and Bound
Close-up of Starburst Backing
Full view of Starburst Backing
Quilting is not my strong suit, so I straight-lined with my walking foot and followed the angles of the star. I just used my presser foot as a guide in order to keep the spacing between lines as equal as I could. The repeating of the lines, made for such a great texture….just make sure to go slow and steady to get nice even stitches.
This Mini hangs proudly in my sewing dungeon…where I can be reminded of my first full FPP project 🙂
Hugs and Stitches
Cristy
