Lone Star - more progress ...

I sewed my pairs together, and was very happy with how well the points of the diamonds matched.
Then I sewed my pairs together to make half stars, and was very happy with how well the points of the diamonds matched.
Then, I sewed my halves together, to make a complete star, and was very happy with how well the points of the diamonds matched.

Here it is: (sorry about the turned under point at the top.  Blame Mr Fixit, he spread it out on the floor for me.)

I watched a video from Fons and Porter that Mary over at Quilt Hollow told me about. I had to take a subscription to QNN tv before I could watch, but I think it was well worth it.  One useful tip they gave was to sew to within 1/4" of the ends of the sections, in order to help the centre lie flat (well that definitely worked) and also, they say that makes it easier to do the inset seams.  I don't know about that part yet, but I'll find out soon as that's the next stage.

All in all, I am delighted with this so far, and must say thank you to Jayne for hostessing today, which made me get up from my sick-bed, stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with it, and to all of you for your encouragement.  Now I'm off to see what the rest of you are up to today, then I'm going to watch some TV.