Hollow Star Table Runner & Bias Piecing Tricks

Krista Moser shows you how to make her quick and festive Hollow Star table runner. She also packs in many tips & tricks for accurately piecing bias edges.
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[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Im glad I watched this more.than once so I can understand bias and straight of grain

[@krisgraef3230]

You are so cheerful and easy to listen to. Taking time time to explain the most minuscule detail. Thank you!👏

[@barbaraanne2136]

Super beautiful Americana design!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much Barbara!

[@maryalumbaugh3969]

I like that this project can be done with jelly roll scraps.

[@rachelburgener819]

Krista: I reallllly like how you explained this. I’ve sewn my whole life, but recently accomplished my first quilt!❤️😀!!!!!! This was very interesting Thank you ❤️😀

[@kristamoser]

That is so good to hear Rachel! I am glad it was helpful :)

[@beverlyjames2850]

Love your teaching approach. Great explanation with visuals to make it so clear and understandable. Love your tutorials!

[@kristamoser]

Oh thank you so much Beverly! That is really encouraging

[@netchr]

I just purchased and downloaded your Hallow Star quilt pattern. You are doing your demo with 2.5” strips and the quilt is with larger strips. I have tons of 2.5” strips leftovers. I’m thinking a scrappy Star quilt with 2.5”. I know it would take more stars and they would be smaller. Have you ever done this? Am I crazy to consider this? Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

[@kristamoser]

@@netchr That is a great idea Deby! I have not done one myself, but I have seen someone else do a bed quilt with the smaller stars and it looks amazing!

[@judithdembowski149]

Thank you for these wonderful rulers! They do everything I want to do. It's a dream!! Bless you.❤

[@kristamoser]

Awww yay!! I love hearing that :)

[@kymburriss4260]

This is a beautiful pattern and I have both diamonds. Thank you for an awesome tutorial

[@kristamoser]

You bet Kym!! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@pjserge2579]

I love your teaching style! I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Love your patterns!

[@kristamoser]

Ohhhh! Thank you so much! That is really encouraging :)

[@raphelleguy6529]

Great tips on how to handle bias edges. Learned something new. Thanks!

[@kristamoser]

I'm happy to share everything I know and everything I'll learn along the way!

[@brendafoley6995]

Your teaching style is so soothing. .I really enjoy watching you cut! I have done Entangled Sky. .I now have both rulers...Just need more time!

[@kristamoser]

Ooooh! Thank you so much Brenda! That made me smile so big :)

[@kikasnook2472]

Love the idea to make table runners with this ruler. Your tutorials are great! Thanks

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much Kika!

[@loriczopkiewicz6460]

Love this pattern. So many options. Your tips on bias are so helpful! Thank you!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Lori! Every little tip makes a big difference :)

[@kevlarblightning]

I didn’t think to look this up first, but my pattern, fabric, and large ruler are on the way to make Hanukkah themed menorah (Hanukiah) mats. I plan to make them just 2 stars wide, and am so happy and excited for my 3rd quilt project!

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! That sounds just perfect fo Hanukiah!! I'd love to see pics when you are done!

[@silvergirl7810]

I’m in love with this!!! Thank you for this wonderful pattern and thank you for teaching it so well! More 4h of July patterns!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much!!

[@michelesutton2837]

Love this pattern! I did the bed size quilt- it was a fabulous pattern!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Michele! I've made that pattern more times than any other :)

[@crosstitcher2]

I love your rulers. They make my creative mind go wild with ideas. Your quilts and runners are stunning!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much!! warning... the ideas keep coming :)

[@stephiepeterson]

Wow is that cute! I love your use of fabrics!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Stephanie!

[@mandamorris7934]

Oh Krista!!! It's wonderful!!! I really must learn this technique!!!

[@kristamoser]

It's so simple and still looks like it took some time!

[@susheela108]

On my list for next years 4th celebrations for family and friends! Love this Krista. 🌈💖😷🥰

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much! You will love how simple it is :)

[@susheela108]

Krista Moser thank you Krista, it looks simple, and just perfect for a 4th of July party gift! Thank you for the idea!

[@irenem2158]

Great table runner. I love the tips, great help. Thank you

[@kristamoser]

You bet Irene! I'm glad there was something helpful here :)

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

I think I want the larger template now. You've given me so many new things to make. Thank you 💕

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! That ruler can make so many different things! I have more patterns coming out for it too!

[@russellmiles8783]

Thanks for all the amazing piecing tips. Learnt heaps.

[@kristamoser]

I am so happy it helped!

[@RaiRojas]

Thank you! So clever and doable.

[@kristamoser]

You will love how fun these are to make Rai!

[@salliebeard1899]

Love it .... Thank you for sharing ❤️💗❤️

[@kristamoser]

You bet Sallie! Thank you :)

[@laurarenda8383]

I have the large ruler, it is amazing ! Makes a perfectly unit for your quilt block, easy to use and I am so excited to have a NEW idea. 😉 Thanks Krista! always beautiful tutorials.

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much Laura! Happy quilting!

[@connielindholdt9043]

Once again...another stunner & looks like fun! It’s on the way to me!

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! You'll love how simple it is Connie!

[@aemrivera]

Great tips I hadn't heard before! Enjoy your teaching style very much and look forward to more!

[@kristamoser]

Oh thank you so much!!

[@karenmorton3849]

What a lovely tablerunner. I've been looking for more ideas for my mini ruler. I really enjoy your tutorials. Enjoy your 4th of July, and stay safe and healthy.

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Karen! Happy 4th to you too!

[@bugitheschnucki9416]

Wunderschön geworden

[@kristamoser]

Thank you!!

[@kim_kwilts]

Just waiting on a big ruler to come so I can make the bed size quilt. Can’t wait 👏🏻

[@kristamoser]

You will love how fast that pattern goes together!!

[@Snowdrifft]

I love your patterns! I wish you put together kits. I can't find all the cute fabrics you use where I live. I am a huge fan Keep up the good work really do just love it.

[@kristamoser]

Kit's are totally on my to do list! It is quite an undertaking, but I hear from so many people I know I need to tackle that idea! More to come :)

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us! I love this!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much Stephannie! I'm really glad you enjoy these :)

[@Mommasupporter]

I am new and still confused on how you know by just looking at the white triangles what is bias and what is straight? love how you take your time to explain. This table runner is something I want to try. Thank you

[@kristamoser]

I am so happy that was helpful!!

[@susanshannon-graves6132]

Great pattern

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Susan!

[@ceciliahernandez1539]

Hermoso. Muchas gracias por enseñarnos

[@kristamoser]

Un placer :) gracias!

[@lindacajigas3315]

Great video, thank you. Could you have sewn the red strip and white fabric in a strip set, then cut?

[@kristamoser]

You sure could! If you are doing all your star points, or many of your star points out of the same fabric that would be a great shortcut.

[@veramats]

Thank you for sharing such great information! I have both the bed size pattern and the runner pattern. I’ve made the bed quilt and I had a hard time with the seams. I just looked at the runner pattern and I noticed that you included more instructions on which direction to press the seams when you put together the triangle units, whereas the bed size pattern does not have that information. This video really explained it all better. TFS!

[@kristamoser]

I have started adding much more pressing info in all my patterns... sometimes there are no hard and fast rules, but when I have figured out the most benificial way I do try to share that info!

[@irenedecesare7051]

Loved your class on oasis of the seas sponsored by stitchin heaven

[@kristamoser]

Aww! Yay :) we had our cruise just in time didn't we!

[@Bozbaby103]

Has anyone ever told you that you have a voice that would be great for audiobooks?

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! I have been told something like that before :)

[@sewheavenlycreations9642]

BOB. (Bias on bottom). Always for great seams

[@kristamoser]

That's right! Haha! I had never heard it put like that.

[@madhavikreddy7778]

Love the colours and table runner are the white triangles 4.5 inches the length of the parologam or slightly bigger

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much! All the rest of the measurements and instructions are in the pattern. Here is a link to that! www.kristamoser.com/product-page/hollow-star-table-runner

[@kikasnook2472]

I made this one. I love how it turned out. It was easy to follow your instructions in your pattern. I tagged you on Instagram for you to see it.

[@kristamoser]

Did I see it on Instagram?! Sometimes I miss those notices, I'll go look now!

[@elizabethveness7340]

I am slowly mastering the different edges. Sometimes I sit and stare at my pieces until something finally sinks in. Usually a coffee helps kick the brain into gear. 👍

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! A coffee always helps

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

I agree. It just needs to click. I sent this video to a friend.. I think she's hooked.

[@marilynjw1971]

How do you keep up with which edges are biased? when you snip all 3 corners off the white triangles, doesn't that make it hard to keep up with which side is biased? Maybe it's just me??? hahaha Love your videos.

[@kristamoser]

It is tougher once all the corners are lopped off... but only the straight of grain edge will fray, so that's an easy way to tell. If you use your fingernails to kind of pull at the threads on the edges only the straight of grain edge will pull loose. Eventually you will come to recognize the grain just by looking at it, but this is a little hint way to tell.

[@marilynjw1971]

@@kristamoser Awesome....I did see that helpful hint about fraying on another of your videos yesterday....though I thought to myself, I'd just put a pin parallel on the long straight of grain side of the triangle and keep the stack together....until put in the block....then the pressing directions will keep me straight. :)

[@sandan2358]

Love this pattern! Can the little ruler make the big quilt behind you or do I need to buy the big ruler?

[@kristamoser]

You would need the big ruler for the big quilt behind me. The mini ruler will make the table runner size stars... or the big ruler will make both!

[@PTashaL]

Красота!

[@kristamoser]

Спасибо!

[@anavictoriaesquivelnunez9818]

Hola me.encantan tus tutoriales . Quisiera saber si la versión de camino de.mesa está a la venta en pdf

[@kristamoser]

Hola Ana, sí, puede comprar el patrón Hollow Star Table Runner como PDF en nuestro sitio web en www.kristamoser.com/product-page/hollow-star-table-runner-digital-download

[@justineromrell6836]

Please share what fabric you used. This is a great pattern thank you

[@kristamoser]

The stripe is a Riley Blake and the white is Kona white... I don't know what the blue check is, sorry, there's no selvage on it either.... :-/

[@justineromrell6836]

Krista Moser thank you!

[@zahidmubeen4450]

V Nice v nice v nice

[@kristamoser]

:) Thank you Zahid!

[@carolynfackler4029]

Hi Krista. On the triangle cuts, how can you tell which is the bias and which is the straight of grain edges?

[@kristamoser]

The triangles have two biased edges and one straight of grain edge... the biased edges will have a little stretch to them if you give them a tug, also they do not fray. The straight of grain edge will fray, so you can try to pull a thread at the edge and if it frays down the edge that's a straight of grain edge. You'll eventually learn to recognize the look of each kind of edge at a glance once you've done this a few times. But those are fool proof ways to know! I hope that all made sense :)

[@marshawallace7522]

Thank you for the explanation, Krista❣️ I had the same question even though I am a seasoned quilter.

[@jaydeedee1191]

Can you use layer cakes to make the bed size pattern?

[@kristamoser]

You technically could... You would probably have one extra seam in there, because the larger cut on the big quilt is bigger than 10", but I have seen someone cut their layer cake squares in half, sew the pieces end to end making like a 5" x 19 1/2" strip and then cutting angles from that.

[@deborahdavidson1220]

Can you also do the Bee 🐝 quilts with the smaller ruler?

[@kristamoser]

You can do Bumblebee Blossoms with the mini ruler, but Biggy The Bee needs the large ruler.

[@cindyweeks2921]

Is there a way to make this using the rules we already have? Creative Grid rulers are not in my budget!

[@kristamoser]

You bet Cindy! I don't know what rulers you have, but I'm sure it wouldn't be to hard to figure out using another 60 degree ruler, provide it does these cuts!

[@jeanniesaunders3195]

Krista looking to get stripe fabric like yours. What company has this please??

[@kristamoser]

I think this one is a Riley Blake (I love their basic stripes).

[@suemaund3645]

Is this pattern left hand friendly? I just bought the pattern and am having trouble figuring it out .

[@kristamoser]

It sure is! The illustrations are more right handed, but if you turn the pattern upside down so the words are upside down does that help the illustrations make sense for a lefty?

[@katedavid7080]

Could you be any sweeter?! Can’t wait to give this a go.

[@kristamoser]

Aww hahaha! Thank you!

[@DutchThroat]

I don't understand what you mean by bias edge...?

[@kristamoser]

The bias edge is when you are not cutting with the weave of the fabric, but instead you cut across it at an angle. In this video I cut across it at a 60 degree angle, but you can get a bias edge at a 45 degree angle as well. Here is a little video I looked up that might help explain it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHaYk5iIp7mLibs

[@DutchThroat]

@@kristamoser thank you!

[@brendafoley6995]

BOB= Bias on bottom Gundren Erle

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! That's great!

[@tzfatree]

With the white solid there is no right side so you could have cut two layers.

[@kristamoser]

That is very true! That works for something like Kona solids... but if you are using say a white on white or a solid that has a finer finish on one side you'll want to cut through one layer at a time. It does change what edges the bias falls on if you cut through two layers (the mirror image cuts will have opposite biased edges).

[@tzfatree]

Bias is diagonal. Does it matter which direction? You could also stack several layers all right size up. In any case, I like the pattern!

[@bettyannbob8207]

No