Bargello Lone Star - Top Progress

The set in triangles and corner squares are done!

Doing the set in triangles as described in my last two posts, the corners were next. 

I pinned the white squares down along the right edge of each arm. That edge was sewn to the middle V of the star. Back stitch and remove from the machine. Align the next edge and sew it from the point to the center seam in the V of the star. Back stitch and go to the next one!

Step back and admire the beautiful Lone Star pattern. It's big! Sparkie approves!

Next, the borders need to go on. Hmmm. I have to consider what to do for that part!

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Bargello Lone Star - Set In Seaming Pt 2

After getting past a number of busy days, and a touch of procrastination, I got back to tackling the set in seams today. The first two panels were pinned and waiting for me!

There are a couple ways to do Y seams. Start at one end and sew to the Y or start at the Y and sew to the end. I am doing one of each, breaking thread between each seam run, and 

First, the point of the "y" needs to be marked. I love the Fons and Porter ceramic mechanical pencil for this job. I used a ruler to ensure the 1/4" placement for the start and stop point was accurate. 

That part with the little X goes under the foot and it helps with getting the needle exactly where it needs to go. Can you see it in the center hole? 

Sewing along bias edges can be challenging if edges get stretched. Slow and steady wins this race. 

We're half way done! That blue raw edge is turned over and pinned along the raw edge of the white fabric. 

This time, I'm starting from the edge and sewing to the center mark in the Y. 

I reached the X in the center! 

Remove the pins and admire that Y seam! If the seams don't lay flat, pick out a few stitches in the point and restitch. Press seams to lock stitches. 

Well, I have seven more white panels to add. This Lone Star quilt will be done this month!

Bargello Lone Star - Set In Seaming Pt 1

I always think I'm going to get so much more done in the sewing room than I do. Does that happen with you? I'm at the point in BLS where it's set in seam time. 

Some people cringe at that skill. With proper cutting and accurate seam allowance, it's not that bad. You have to get around a turn in your straight line. This can be done!

So I have the diamonds ready to be attached into twos. There will be four sets of these. 

The triangle will be set in the right side of each set. 

Tip: sew the white part a smidge extended beyond the colored piece. 

When it's ironed, you won't have dark shadows showing past the white seam. 

There are four sets of this piece. 

The next seam is the one with the set in angle, up the center and pivoting to the right. 

This step will be shown in part 2!