Stars All Around by Peggy Morton, quilted by Elizabeth Miller, was part of the 25 Years of Scrap Exhibit at Houston 2024

Artist Statement: "The cover of the book, Legacies of Love by Sue Garman, inspired this star block exchange in May of 1999. We made 4-1/2" finished Ohio Stars, eight for each of the ten participants. I chose the finish and setting, making 506 one-inch Half-Square Triangles for the border."

Techniques: Hand Pieced and Quilted; Triangle Paper

Design Source: Original Design

About the "25 Years of Scrap" Exhibit (Sponsored by Brother): "The 19th Century Patchwork Divas began in 1997 as a block exchange group, organized by Carol Staelhe and Betsy Chutchian, focusing on recreating antique quilts with the new readily available reproduction fabrics. What began as a small group of friends grew into a 22-member group connected by a mutual passion for antique quilts of the 19th century. Inspiration for the exchanges comes from the quilts the women made years ago to comfort their families and beautify their homes."