August One Monthly Goal: Star Light, Star Dark Quilt-A-Long

I'm participating in the Star Light, Star Dark with Jessica at Quilty Habit.  You can find all the details including the schedule and link ups in her post here.

Since I'm working with limited fabrics, trying to pull from my stash, I decided to nest a sawtooth star within the large stars.  This is supposed to be my dark orange star, but I'm afraid my fabric choices in the center may have 'lightened' it too much.

First large star for the Star Light Star Dark QAL
Here's what the block looks like from the Karen Combs Value Viewer.  I simply held the green value viewer over my phone's camera lens and took the picture.  I definitely should have used a darker center for the nested star.  Maybe this star should now be my light orange star.

Evaluating value using Karen Comb's Value Viewer
I have debated what to do for the other 5 star centers.  Should I piece the same sawtooth star for each block or possibly include a variety of star blocks?

Related posts:


I am linking to Heidi at Red Letter Quilts in hopes of completing the other 5 large stars for my August One Monthly Goal.



And I'm also linking to Oh Scrap!,  Main Crush Monday, Scraptastic Tuesday and Let's Bee Social.


 
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21 comments :

  1. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlAug 7, 2016, 10:42:00 PM

    I like the nested sawtooth stars, but a variety would be fun, too. I look forward to seeing what you choose to do!

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  2. The Cozy QuilterAug 7, 2016, 11:02:00 PM

    I think I would put a different star in each block...it will be fun to see what you decide to do. Have a great week!

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  3. SueAug 8, 2016, 12:34:00 AM

    What a fascinating tool for checking the colour value! I like the idea of a variety of different stars although slight variations in the nested sawtooth stars would give a great look as well as creating enough interest. But what would I know ;-)

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  4. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsAug 8, 2016, 7:40:00 AM

    I thinkit would be so interesting to have a different center in each star...something different to look at in each block in addition to the color values you are playing with. Ooh, I'm getting excited and I'm not even making these blocks! LOL

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  5. Vicki in MNAug 8, 2016, 8:38:00 AM

    A fun block! I just found out how to make nested blocks in EQ7 this weekend. I need time to play!!

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  6. JayneAug 8, 2016, 9:57:00 AM

    Whatever you decide, it's going to be fabulous! This looks like a really fun QAL!

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  7. LIttle Penguin QuiltsAug 8, 2016, 10:11:00 AM

    I like the sawtooth star in the center of your block because it mirrors the large star. You've chosen such pretty colors for this quilt!

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  8. AnonymousAug 8, 2016, 10:35:00 AM

    I like that you used a filter to explore the color! Thanks for the tip.

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  9. Sandra WalkerAug 8, 2016, 11:59:00 AM

    I SO wanted to join in with this, since stars are my favourite block, but it will have to wait as I an stretched to the utter limit right now...Love your fabrics, and yep I agree, too light, drat, but make it the light one! It's fun to play in your stash. A variety of stars in the centre would be cool.

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  10. BonnieAug 8, 2016, 12:34:00 PM

    Have fun with this quilt along. I like the idea of a variety of stars als0.

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  11. Tish StempleAug 8, 2016, 12:41:00 PM

    I love star blocks. I think a variety of stars could be quite fun with this one.

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  12. Tu-Na QuiltsAug 8, 2016, 4:18:00 PM

    Decisions, decisions, decisions. Quilting is full of them. I often wonder how it would have looked had I chosen the other way. I've been shop hopping all over the state of Minnesota and buying lots of new fabrics. More than enough to keep me busy until next year. Karen

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  13. Cynthia Brunz DesignsAug 8, 2016, 7:13:00 PM

    I think your block looks great. But I do like lots of variety. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap! I look forward to seeing what you do with future stars.

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  14. Sarah CraigAug 8, 2016, 7:55:00 PM

    I like that block design, too, but would be interested to see what else you come up with! And good for you for working out of your stash - it's challenging, but it really gives you a rush when it all works out!

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  15. Gypsy Moon Quilt Co.Aug 9, 2016, 1:58:00 AM

    Oh, I love the look of the nested stars and I'm excited to follow your progress! Your finished quilt will be absolutely stunning!

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  16. CherylAug 9, 2016, 3:10:00 PM

    I like the nested stars, it adds a great detail to the block.

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  17. NickyAug 10, 2016, 2:21:00 AM

    Wow lovely block! Hope you find an answer - you could make smaller sized centre stars floating on the central square which might help keep them dark or light but still keep it scrappy? Thank you for joining up with #scraptastictuesday!

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  18. Amista BakerAug 10, 2016, 10:43:00 AM

    A variety would be super fun but I also like how this block turned out!

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  19. Lorna McMahonAug 11, 2016, 5:03:00 PM

    This looks like a fun quilt along, Paige. I love your orange block and the star in a star design. That value viewer is sure a handy tool.

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  20. Julie CefaluAug 14, 2016, 10:40:00 AM

    Hi Paige, I'm new to your blog. I discovered you through the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop. I loved your pillow tutorial. The description of your quilting style used in your sidebar could have been written for me. I come from a traditional background and love applique. I'm really enjoying modern quilting now, too. You have a lovely blog! Julie@TheCraftyQuilter.com

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  21. PreetiAug 19, 2016, 4:35:00 PM

    Breathtakingly beautiful star blocks, Paige. I am so intrigued to see the next block in this series. Wishing you lots of fun as you sew-along.
    Hugs,
    Preeti.

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