How do you make a Scandinavian Star?
Scandinavian Fabric Stars
- Step 1: Choose 4 fabrics that you like together.
- Step 2: Cut 8cm x 30cm rectangles (about 12″ x 3 1/4″).
- Step 3: Iron the stripes so they are like double-fold bias tape.
- Step 4: Fold the strips almost in half, so one end is a few centimeters longer than the other.
- Step 5: Pull the strips snug.
Why is it called a Moravian star?
The stars take their English name from the Moravian Church, originating in Moravia. In Germany, they are known as Herrnhut stars, named after the Moravian Mother Community in Saxony, Germany, where they were first commercially produced.
How do you cut a star out of fabric?
7 Using a small pair of scissors, snip off the points of the star and at each corner – Make sure you don’t cut into the stitches!…
- Place your star template onto the fabric, and draw round the template twice with a fabric pencil.
- Use fabric scissors to carefully cut out both star shapes from the fabric.
Can you make Prairie Point Star ornaments?
Over the years since I posted this sewing tutorial, I have made several for our home and for gifts. You can even make Prairie Point Star Ornaments for other occasions.
How do you Make A Prairie point stitch?
Insert the needle into the center mark on one side and draw through the mark on the opposite side of the stuffed circle. 18. Place one corner of the prairie point on the center mark and take a stitch.
What is a Prairie Point finish?
Prairie points are a classic way to add unconventional texture and dimension to quilts and other projects. While often seen as an edge finish, I wanted to give this technique a new life!
How do you put a background on a Prairie Point?
Align the raw edge of one of the prairie point sections with the long edge of the background strip. Pin in place. Now place a second background strip right side down on top of the prairie points. Pin all three pieces together.