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Starburst

Meet Starburst:

I designed Starburst in January of 2013.

This was my original Starburst “logo” showing three different ways that you can use the block. (And add that the center one can be a solid star without the square in the very middle.) Can you tell that I like options in my designing?! πŸ˜‰

I’ve made this block the most for mug rugs – for swaps and gifts. It’s an easy way to highlight fabrics and color combinations. While also making something quick and small.

Starburst mug rug
Starburst mug rug by Diane, @fromblankpages
I especially love the binding I added to this! Those little strips of color are my favorite!!! (I favorite technique I love adding to all my bindings!)
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I’ve been collecting Anna Maria Horner’s original Good Folks collection over the years and I decided a few years ago that I want to use my Starburst pattern for it. I’ve come up with a lot of mockup ideas, one of my favorites is below…

Here I’m trying to decide if I want a light background or a dark background. I really do love both!

I decided to not go with this layout though, and I’m actually going to go a lot simpler route, so I can keep the focus on the fabrics rather than the pattern. (one of the times I really want the fabric to show rather than the pattern… usually I like to make the pattern pop!)

So here’s what I’m going with…

I don’t know if it’ll be exactly like this, but close. I’ll do a variation of centers to add some interest. I think. I need to go back and check what my exact plan was before I continue. lol. I think I have all the fabric cut out though. At least I have some blocks made already.

Your Starburst projects

I only have a few photos, but I have really loved to see your creativity come through with this block!

That first mini quilt by Mary is sooo stunning!

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What do you think??

Do you like these simple design blocks? Or are you more a fan of the complex and more detailed patterns?
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I think it’s good to have a mix of simple AND the more complex ones. Sometimes you just need a quick project. And this is perfect for that!

I’d love to hear what you think!

Do you like it?!

Which project is your favorite?

Leave a comment below! πŸ™‚

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