Choosing Fabrics for Foundation Paper-Pieced Stars with Carol Doak

How do you go about choosing fabrics for paper-piecing a star block?
Join Carol Doak, author of 60 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars, as she unveils her secrets behind choosing fabrics for her fabulous stars! Using her Alabama Star as an example, Carol shares her expert tips on harmonizing patterns and color values, revealing an array of captivating color combinations.
Discover the optimal fabrics to elevate your star blocks and gain insights into what to avoid when making your choices. Grab your fabric stash, and let's kickstart this creative color adventure!
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[@mjsews]

Very helpful tips on using color and value in choosing fabrics for blocks, thank you! I always appreciate it when designers discuss using color and value for different effects. Too often quilters pick a fabric simply because it's pretty or their favorite color but don't consider that fabric as an integral part of the overall design. I like how you used the pretty fabric a starting point, but showed how you can go way beyond that. Bravo!

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I sincerely appreciate it.

[@sandracedar368]

So interesting & helpful. Thank you🫶🎄

[@omisfavorites1054]

Very helpful, thank you. I hadn’t considered using the lighter fabric for the smaller piece. You learn something every day:)

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

I am pleased that you found the information helpful.

[@deborahwallace1754]

Thank you for sharing.. I really enjoy all of your patterns.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Thank you for your support and positive feedback.

[@sarahwalker4434]

Thank you for the information about the use of colors. I am very new to quilting and have only paper pieced two blocks.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

This information will translate throughout your quilting adventures.

[@kaypatterson1378]

Oh so very helpful. Thank you ❤

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

So pleased that you found the information helpful.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Just a heads up that I called the block that I held up at the end, the Acadia block when it was the Everglades block.