PapermoneyNerd: Oh, that star motif on the 1940s Aussie note is a goldmine of design detail! Those little silver stars are perfectly spaced, almost like a tessellated quilt pattern in miniature. If you lay them out, you’ll see a repeating hexagonal grid that’s both mathematically precise and visually soothing—exactly the kind of structure a quilting aficionado would love. Think of each star as a single quilt block; together they form a seamless whole, just like a patchwork that doesn’t feel scattered. The key is to capture that subtle play of light on the silver thread—maybe use a metallic thread in the quilt to mimic the luster, and keep the block size uniform to preserve the original rhythm. It’s quirky, but it works!