How To Make a Folded Star Table Topper | Shabby Fabrics

[@janetservidio1913]

Jen.....you showed and explained this project perfectly. Thank you soooo much.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that this tutorial was helpful to you! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@dianakranning9843]

Great job with giving such detailed instructions. Those table toppers are amazing!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! They are so stunning indeed, happy that you love this project! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@deborahbrown9581]

Jen, you are the best instructor I’ve ever watched. You are thorough, precise and honest about your sewing. I’ve taught beginners and I know how important it is to be concise with your instructions. Thank you, don’t change your teaching style.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate your support and happy that you love our tutorials! Jen is amazing! Thank you for your comment! - Abby

[@DucksandStitches]

Thanks for the detailed video. One question: to avoid fiddling with moving the points aside to sew through all nine or less rounds, why not do it a round at a time?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Absolutely, you can always stitch each row as you go! There will be more starting and stopping and you will need to let the glue dry with each round of prairie points but definitely a great option! Thank you so much for watching and posting a helpful suggestion that others might prefer as well! :) Jen

[@helgagalardi216]

Enjoyed watching you stitch this beautiful Folded Star table topper. Now I'm wondering, how hard would it be to make this with the use of just my right hand? Left one is mostly paralyzed after a stroke.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Awww..... I love your determination! You are a woman after my own heart! I really think you can do this with mostly one hand. The project is larger so I find myself using my left hand to help support the weight of the project but as far as guiding the project, I feel confident you can dot it! Thank you for watching. God Bless you! XO Jen

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

These are so gorgeous!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

They really are! Happy that you love this project! Thank you for your comment! - Abby

[@lindaskinner5887]

Beautiful table topper. Thank you for sharing. Can you use white thread on all the colors and only use the black thread on black fabric? ❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you love this project! Yes you are welcome to use any thread color of your choice. This is your project and be as creative as you want! Thanks for your comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@SaraBella127]

Would the center flange of the 10D foot be sufficient to spread the folds of the prairie points for stitching those down? I love that foot. It makes me look like I am better at sewing than I am. ;) I see three similar folded star table toppers - this one, the kaleidoscope, & a plain center with a feature fabric. Do all three use the same interfacing template? I love your wedding ring, Jen. Beautiful, classic, elegant.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Try it and see if that works. The main thing is to stay in the center of the Prairie Points when stitching them down. For the interfacing templates, they are all different. Jen's ring is very beautiful! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@sarahunter8689]

Thanks! I’ll be sure to pay attention when ordering interfacing refills. 😂

[@joyscranfield5527]

So pretty! I would use it on my chest of drawers.😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We’re glad you enjoyed this lovely project. ❤️ Thanks so much for watching! -Michelle

[@shadow51mcke]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, and going over everything. I love your tutorials they are great. I will definitely be trying this.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it was helpful for you! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@carolinesemple2298]

I made this in a rainbow from red in the centre to indigo as the last prairie points and then a black binding and a black check for the backing. I made a template out of card stock for the prairie points folding process and it is ready for the next on. My mum wants one in Christmas fabrics.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That sounds so stunning! Happy that you enjoyed this project! She will love it! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby

[@sharonneal8643]

So beautiful!! One for every season would be fun. Thanks for sharing this video!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Beautiful is right! Happy that you love this project! That is a great idea! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@jenniferhawe7882]

This is gorgeous!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We can agree with you! Such a stunning project! Happy that you love it! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@annwilliams2075]

I bought this pattern when visiting Road to California Quilt show when on holiday from the UK a number of years ago. It was the same year that Shabby Fabrics was there. This pattern looks so complicated but is incredibly easy to make. My favourite type of pattern. If you have not made one please try; you will be truly pleased you did.🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate your support and happy that you enjoyed this project! It is really fun and stunning! Thanks for your comment! 😊 - Abby

[@valerieenglish3468]

So pretty. I never understood the folded star until this tutorial. Thank you, Jen!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@user-qi7ki5wk9n]

Hi there! Such a beautiful idea and because I'm a beginner, I wonder if you could explain what sizing is and how to dry the fabric? Do I put the sizing on the front of the material or the back? My guess sizing is not the same as starch? Is sizing in a spray can? Can you tell me how to prepare the fabric? I haven't used either product so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance and wonderful video!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi user-qi7ki5wk9n - Fabric sizing spray is a bit different from starch. We typically use the Faultless brand "Magic Sizing" for our projects. It adds body and a light stiffness to the fabrics. We spray it onto our fabrics before we cut them (you can spray on the backside if you prefer) and the fabric will dry as you iron it. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@debbiechittick4755]

The prairie pointer makes making the points less fussy and saves us time. Nice!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Such a great tool! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@karoliyer4860]

Jen you are a really fantastic teacher and your videos are so informative and each project beautiful…..kudos to you and staff! ❤🎉

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Happy that you enjoy or tutorials and that they have helped you! We appreciate your support and comment!❤️ - Abby

[@kathyworkman1678]

Beautiful 😻.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Beautiful is right! Happy that you love this project! We appreciate your support and comment! 🥰 - Abby

[@JanTheNan]

Adore the strawberry/cream fabrics ❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

They are the cutest indeed! Happy that you love them! Thanks for your comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@robertacaruthers7568]

Great tutorial, Jen! I'm always fascinated with these projects.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@laureensalvagnini8484]

This is beautiful I am new at quilting and I am worried it might be too hard.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

If you have all of the recommended materials for this project and follow along with the tutorial, you could do this project. Learning something new is always fun! Take your time and enjoy the process! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@carolcarman9377]

Have you tried the Acorn glue? It works great

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That is a great suggestion! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@earleencadwell8373]

Can you use a charm pack and element the cutting?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You mostly likely can use several charm packs to eliminate a lot of the cutting. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@diannagood6310]

I'm wondering the difference between starching and sizing? I don't prewash but I do starch my fabrics. With starching I know my fabric shrinks in one direction. Does fabric shrink with sizing? I prefer to starch but then I'm afraid I will have problems with creating my prairie points as shown in the video. Any advice?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Dianna - We do use sizing & steam on the fabric, which may shrink it a bit, but not noticeably. Sizing is lighter than starch, so the fabric will be less stiff. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@kathrynburks4508]

Can you use charm packs?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It’s definitely possible to use charm squares for this project. You can view the fabric requirements on the back of our pattern here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p195709 Hope this can help and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@laureensalvagnini8484]

Where can I find the written instructions for this project?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Here is a link for all of our Folded Star Table Topper projects as well as patterns, templates and threads: www.shabbyfabrics.com/search?sortOrder=6&q=Folded+Star+Table+Topper Hope this can help and have fun! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@heypatk]

Seriously all I need is to feed my obsession with these😂

[@heypatk]

@@ShabbyFabricsI've make a bunch of kaleidoscope and regular point of views. I've even started selling them, nobody believes how easy it is!

[@pirjoraila4605]

How many 5" squares are needed for this project?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Pirjoraila - You can see this information on the back of the pattern, found here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p195709 Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@donnajensen558]

What about stitch in the ditch foot?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Donna - You can to try it and see if that works. The main thing is to stay in the center of the Prairie Points when stitching them down. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@shadow51mcke]

Do you ever pin when you are sewing all the way around

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Shadow51mcke - We tend to not pin this type of project due to all of the layers. Hope this makes sense :) -Michelle

[@laureensalvagnini8484]

What is the name of your iron?

[@Panthrose]

• Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron:

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are using the Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron. Here is a link to shop: www.shabbyfabrics.com/c5402/quilting-notions/panasonic-irons Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@lynnleipold2617]

I had that Panasonic iron and it quit after 6 months. No more.

[@DawnAtCusterCottage]

I am wondering where my prairie point tool is. I think half of the stitching on this project is not necessary. Instead of trying to go down the center, going 1/8-inch from both sides would work and all of the zig zag stitches in the end could be avoided. Just a thought.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate your suggestion and support. Thank you for your comment! - Abby

[@susangatewood9006]

where is the thumb up button?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Susan - We're so glad you enjoyed this great tutorial. If you can't find the "thumbs up button" on your device, it may be a temporary glitch. It's usually located right underneath of the video. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@alanam.berlin4804]

All you do is glue and not sew?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Alanam - We do not initially sew down the prairie points as it will create unnecessary bulk. Around timestamp 36:00 in this tutorial, Jen does start to stitch down the layers on this project. Hope this helps :) -Michelle