Power is back & I'm sewing

So I figured no sooner than I try to log on and post that we have no power and I'll be unable to blog for awhile that we would get power back.  About 9:30 last nite we heard the welcoming buzz of the electronics and the gentle hum of the heaters all coming back to life.  Of course I leapt up and went straight into the boys room to remove some of the four quilts layering them.  Then, I looked at Jake and said, "Hey, I can sew now!"

That's just what I did too.  I had been cutting out HST's (half square triangles) to make into a Swoon quilt.  I recently found this beautiful star-like block popping up all over blogland and decided I had to make it. 

I have admired this one from Anglea @ fussycut for a long time now. 

Can I just say how much I love the fabrics she used in this block? Such nice contrast and I love all of Anna Maria Horner's fabric.

And this one from Art Nest is gorgeous too. She has a great blog I just discovered recently so be sure to check it out.


So what about you guys? Anyone else in love with this block? I've always had a fondness for star shaped blocks and I seriously can't wait to start working on this one! Maybe after I've gotten the family breakfast and they are all happy and occupied.  If I don't get to start piecing at least one of these blocks today I think I might go a little crazy!

Enjoy your weekend! Hope you get some time to sew and create.