Easy 6-point stars without Y seams: What you need to get started by Claire Haillot June 6, 2022 written by Claire Haillot June 6, 2022 386 Last year, I featured an oversized diamond hexagon pillow and got some great feedback from quilters who made the project during their very first post-covid quilting retreat! Thanks again by the way! It’s always great to hear from you and see what you make with our ideas. When I saw the pictures, it made me realize that I actually made two smaller pillows to go with it, but never got a chance to post them. So, here’s my chance to set the record straight! I’ll show you how to complete the set with these lovely 6-point star pillows that are a breeze to make using extremely helpful tools like the Komfort Kut 360° Rotating Cutting Mat and OLFA Quick Change Rotary Cutter. Many quilters hesitate to make diamond shaped designs because they usually require Y seams. But you know me. I love a challenge and diamonds! And I found easy tricks to make diamond shape quilts without having to sew Y seams. You can finally create diamond shape quilts without having to sew Y seams! materials fabric I used the scraps of fabric from the Kaffe Fasset Collection left over from the oversized diamond hexagon pillow I made, along with the following fabrics. ½ yd [0.5m] for the back ground fabric ¾ yd [0.7m] for the back of the finished pillow 2 – 20” x 20” [50 x 50cm] for the back of the pillow top (for quilting) 2 – 20” x20” [50 x 50cm] Fairfield Toasty Cotton Natural Cotton Quilt Batting thread Gütermann Cotton 50wt Thread Gütermann Cotton 30wt Thread – Golden Sunset Gütermann Cotton 30wt Thread – Rustic Holiday Gütermann Cotton 30wt Thread – Autumn Leaves notions Komfort Kut 360° Rotating Cutting Mat Sew Easy Triangle Ruler 60° OLFA Quick Change Rotary Cutter Klassé Universal Sharps Needles – Size 70/10 Omnigrip Ruler – 6″ x 12″ So, gather your stuff and get ready to begin this new project. And if you’re planning to take part in a quilting retreat, I have to share my new quilting gadget I just splurged on in preparation for my upcoming quilting outings. Just before COVID, I got a new sewing machine that’s quite large and had difficulty finding a traveling case for it… Not anymore! You’ll be happy to hear that Vivace now carries three different sizes of sewing machine trolleys. Regular size (20½″ x 14½” x 9″) Large (22″ x 14½″ x 10″) Extra Large (24″ x 17¾″ x 12¼″) The Extra-Large Vivace Sewing Machine Trolley The Extra-Large Vivace Sewing Machine Trolley is perfect for oversized machines The trolleys all have telescopic locking handles, durable wheels and ample pockets. The compartment opens up completely with a sturdy zipper and contains a strap to secure your machine. They also have zippered storage areas. But the extra-large trolley has a large zippered front compartment plus a wide lip and clip to secure cutting mats and rulers. I no longer need to drag another bag for those! And I love that the compartment opens up top and front of the bag so I don’t have to load my machine from the top. I love the Vivace Extra Large Sewing Machine Trolley. It’s a great new addition to my quilting gear and I recommend it for traveling with your sewing machine! Come back tomorrow to begin your journey in the creation of a 6-point star without any Y seams. This is part 1 of 5 in this series Go to part 2: 7 steps to warm up to a 6-point star project with a 4-patch diamond (easy) Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs4196-pointed star quilt blockbattingdecorative quilted cushionsFairfield Toasty Cotton Natural Cotton Quilt Battingfree patternsfree quilt block patternsGütermann Cotton 30wt ThreadGütermann Cotton 50wt ThreadGÜTERMANN threadsKlassé Universal Sharps NeedlesKomfort Kut 360° Rotating Cutting MatnotionsOLFA Quick Change Rotary CutterOmnigrip Ruler - 6″ x 12″quilt blocksquilting tutorialsSew Easy Triangle Ruler 60°threadsVivace Sewing Machine Trolleys FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Claire Haillot Claire Haillot shares her passion for quilting among her neighbors in the United States and Canada as well as her cousins in France. Claire has been active in the quilting industry since 2004. At first, she opened a quilt shop and started to teach, write how-to guides, and translate patterns and product information into French for American companies. In 2006, she started her own line of patterns and later began publishing patterns and articles in Canadian, European, and American magazines. You might have seen some of her work in Quilter’s World, Pratique du Patchwork or Canadian Quilter. She decided to close her brick & mortar quilt shop in 2016 to be able to concentrate more on teaching, writing, and creating. She collaborated with PlumEasy patterns to launch the Dancing Diamonds and Gem bag patterns. Claire has also won a few awards for her work: • Juror’s choice in Salon 2012 • Second Place in Vermont Quilt Festival of 2014 and 2016 • Second Place in Salon 2016 • Best of show at the Quilt Festival in Chicago and Houston 2018. previous post 4 presser feet made to PIECE, QUILT, and BIND! 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