Quilt of the Week - Betty's Bethlehem Star

Betty does it again! I wonder if she ever just makes a log cabin every now and then? I

struggled with the center design. I got everything stitched but the light around the star. I even had the little points stitched but just blanked out for the rest. I posted to a couple of chats and asked for ideas. Joanne hit the jackpot (Too bad there isn't really a prize). She suggested breaking up the curved area with a double row of straight lines and feathering the outside. Well, that got me off and running. I decided since there was so much curviness going on, I'd incorporate some crosshatching. I don't do that much because it takes so much time, but this quilt told me it was worth it.