…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