Petalpatsy - 1 (Received) Magothyrivergirl - Calliope - 2 (Received) Woodenzoo - 1 Lafonda_ranch - Tuppermom - Kay_in_pa - 1 Last weekend was a bear! I'll get started on it today while it's too hot and sunny for me to work out in the yard. It really doesn't look that time consuming and I think I'll be able to get it done quickly. How is everyone else coming along with this one? Cathy

And, here's the link to the pattern for Star & Crescent. Here is a link that might be useful: Star & Crescent Pattern on Quilter's Cache

Very, very pretty. I like to change needles often in general, and It is just my opinion, but you need the needle to be sharp to puncture thru the paper and than the fabric and a dull needle is going to perhaps bend those fibers rather than pierce them cleanly. I actually use a little larger needle when I PP. I am in no way an expert!!!! I also find using a single hole needle plate makes it all easier to get clean stitches. Try a test, and change the needle and see if it makes a difference. Donna is right about leaving the paper on until the blocks are assembled. I took a PP class (a hard one- remember my crab?) and all the paper was left on & used to match up the intersections -stick a very fine straight pin thru the paper points, not at an angle- where you want to match-also at the seam allowances. Do not stretch the edges or the block will not lay flat. Are you using these on your Tavern sign fabric?

I'll bet I read the same blog! And I'm working on one of those scrappy string quilts but I got cheap muslin for the backing. Don't know if I would want to do that again as the paper would be faster to cut to size (I think). Can't wait to see your quilt - I'm not sure if I'm going to like mine - have to see when I get the blocks togther. I have so much extra stash - I need to find something I enjoy doing to use it up for charity quilts.