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Starry Nights
Starry Nights Quilt featuring fabrics from the Winter Essentials II collection from
Finished Quilt Size 74" x 74"
Designed by Carl Hentsch
Fabric Requirements
2216-01W
2216-08
2216-09
2216-88
2216-90
2216-99
2217-08
2217-88
2217-99
Snowflake-Pigment White...........
Snowflake-Red on White.............
Snowflake-Blake on White...........
Snowflake-Red.............................
Snowflake-Gray............................
Snowflake-Black...........................
Knitted Sweater-Red on White....
Knitted Sweater-Red....................
Knittted Sweater-Black................
1 1/4 yards
1/4 yard
1/4 yard
1/4 yard
1/4 yard
1/2 yard
2 1/2 yards
1/4 yard
2 1/2 yards
2218-08
2218-09
Merry Christmas-White on Red... 1/4 yard
Merry Christman-Black on White 1/4 yard
2218-90 Merry Christmans-Gray.......
2218-99 Merry Christmas-Black.......
2220-08 Mini Tree-Red on White......
2220-09 Mini Tree-Black on White...
2220-88 Mini Tree-Red.....................
2220-90 Mini Tree-Gray....................
2220-99 Mini Tree-Black...................
1351-Onyx Just Color-Onyx for Binding
2198.909 Charleston 108" Back...
Additional Supplies
3/8 yard
3/8 yard
1/4 yard
3/8 yard
1/4 yard
3/8 yard
1/4 yard
1/2 yard
2 1/2 yards
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How to Cut 45-Degree Diamonds
1. Cut a strip of fabric the width.
2. Align the ruler's 45-degree line with the left lower edge of the fabric, sliding it far enough onto the strip so
that there's fabric under its entire right edge.
3. Rotary cut along the right edge of the ruler to create the diamond's first angled side.
4. Find the line on your rotary ruler that matches the cutting height of the diamond--the same line you used
to cut the fabric strip in step 1. Match the line with the angled left edge of the fabric and align the degree
line along the bottom edge of the strip.
5. Rotary cut along the right side of the ruler to cut away the first diamond. Continue cutting diamond segments as needed for your quilt.
Cutting
Note: All Strips are cut from selvage to selvage unless otherwise indicated.
2216-01W, Snowflake – Pigment White
• Cut (4) 12 1/2" strips and then cut (12) 12 1/2" E squares
2216-08, Snowflake – Red on White
• Cut (3) 3” strips. Cut (24) 3” D Diamonds
2216-09, Snowflake – Black on White
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strip then cut into (6) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (12) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strip then cut into (6) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (12) B
Triangles.
2216-99, Snowflake – Black
• Cut (2) 4 3/8” strips then cut into (13) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (26) A
Triangles.
• Cut (2) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (13) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (26) B
Triangles.
• Cut (2) 4” strips and cut into (12) 4” F squares
2216-90, Snowflake – Gray
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strips then cut into (3) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (6) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (3) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (6) B
Triangles.
2216-88, Snowflake – Red
• Cut (2) 3” strips. Cut (16) 3” C Diamonds
2217-08, Knitted Sweater – Red on White
• Cut (2) 7 1/2" x 90” strips for the border.
2217-88, Knitted Sweater – Red
• Cut (2) 3” strips. Cut (12) 3” C Diamonds
2217-99, Knitted Sweater – Black
• Cut (2) 7 1/2" x 90” strips for the border.
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2218-08, Merry Christmas – White on Red
• Cut (2) 3” strips. Cut (12) 3” D Diamonds
2218-09, Merry Christmas – Black on White
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strips then cut into (4) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (8) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (4) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (8) B
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 4” strips and cut into (8) 4” F squares
2218-88, Merry Christmas – Red
• Cut (2) 3” strips. Cut (12) 3” C Diamonds
2218-90, Merry Christmas – Gray
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strips then cut into (4) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (8) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (4) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (8) B
Triangles.
2218-99, Merry Christmas – Black
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strips then cut into (6) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (12) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (6) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (12) B
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 4” strips and cut into (8) 4” F squares
2220-08, Mini Tree – Red on White
• Cut (2) 3” strips. Cut (16) 3” D Diamonds
2220-09, Mini Tree – Black on White
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strips then cut into (3) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (6) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (3) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (6) B
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 4” strips and cut into (4) 4” F squares
2220-88, Mini Tree – Red
• Cut (2) 3” strips. Cut (12) 3” C Diamonds
2220-90, Mini Tree – Gray
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strip then cut into (6) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (12) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (6) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (12) B
Triangles.
• Cut (2) 4” strips and cut into (12) 4” F squares
2220-99, Mini Tree – Black
• Cut (1) 4 3/8” strips then cut into (7) 4 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (14) A
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 3 3/8” strips then cut into (7) 3 3/8” squares. Cut each square on the diagonal once to yield (14) B
Triangles.
• Cut (1) 4” strips and cut into (4) 4” F squares
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Star Blocks - Layout for Blocks 1-4
Assemble the pieces for each block described below. Instructions to make the blocks begin on page 5.
Block 1 - Make 4
For Each block you will need:
•
(2) of each A and B Triangles
2216-99, Snowflake – Black
2218-09, Merry Christmas, Black on White
2218-90, Merry Christmas, Gray
2220-99, Mini Tree - Black
•
(4) 2216-88, Snowflake – Red C Diamonds
•
(4) 2220-08, Mini Tree – Red on White D Diamonds
Block 2 - Make 3
•
(2) of each A and B Triangles
2216-09, Snowflake – Black on White
2216-99, Snowflake-Black
2218-99, Merry Christmas – Black
2220-90, Mini Tree - Gray
•
(4) 2218-88, Merry Christmas – Red C Diamonds
•
(4) 2216-08, Snowflake – Red on White D Diamonds
Block 3 - Make 3
•
(2) of each A and B Triangles
2216-90, Snowflake - Gray
2216-99, Snowflake – Black
2220-09, Mini Tree – Black on White
2220-99, Mini Tree - Black
•
(4) 2220-88, Mini Tree – Red C Diamonds
•
(4) 2218-08, Merry Christmas – White on Red D Diamonds
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Block 3 - Make 3
•
(2) of each A and B Triangles
2216-09, Snowflake – Black on White
2216-99, Snowflake – Black
2218-99, Merry Christmas – Black
2220-90, Mini Tree - Gray
•
(4) 2217-88, Knitted Sweater – Red C Diamonds
•
(4) 2216-08, Snowflake – Red on White D Diamonds
Star Blocks - General Assembly
Sew using a 1/4" seam allowance with right sides together (RST) unless otherwise indicated.
1. Following the Diagrams above for each block, sew a B Triangle to a C Diamond. Press towards the B triangle.
2. Sew an A Triangle to the B/C unit. Press towards the B/C unit.
B
A
C
3. Following the Diagrams above for each block, sew a B Triangle to a D Diamond. Press toward the Diamond.
4. Sew an A Triangle to the B/D unit. Press towards the A triangle.
B
A
D
5. Sew the two units together.
6. Repeat to complete the remaining units for a total of four.
7. Sew the four sections together to complete the block. Make the required number for each block.
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Snowball Blocks - General Assembly
1. For each block you will need (1) E square and (4) matching F squares.
2. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the F squares.
3. Join a F square to an E, right sides together. Sew on the marked diagonal line. Trim 1/4” from the sewn
line and press the triangle open. Repeat with the remaining corners
F
E
4. Make the following blocks
Block A – (6) with Black corners
Block B – (3) with Gray corners
Block C – (3) with White corners
Quilt Top Assembly
5. Follow the Assembly diagram below to layout your blocks.
6. Sew your Blocks into rows, and then sew the rows together.
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Adding the Mitered Borders
1. Center the border with the quilt top.
2. Place them together with the right sides facing each other. Sew together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
The quilt center should be on top and the border on bottom (so you will be looking at the back of your quilt
top as you stitch). Make sure you start and stop stitching 1/4 inch from the edge of the main body of your
quilt. This is an important part of getting the corner points and seams in the right place.
3. Repeat the step above for the remaining 3 sides. (Make sure the Black and Red borders are attached to
the correct side before sewing.) Be sure and pull the extra from the previous border out of the way. Remember to start and stop 1/4 inch from the edge (where the seam from the other sides ends). The seams
will meet up 1/4 inch from each corner, but will not cross over each other.
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4. After sewing all four borders on, iron and press the seams. For the corner seams, fold the top in half to
form a triangle. Make sure all the seams and edges match up neatly. Spread the borders out and line them
up with right sides facing each other.
5. Line up a ruler with the folded edge of the quilt straight out through the borders and draw a line using a
pencil or a quilt marker. Place a couple of pins along the line to secure. Stich on the line, stopping where
the previous stitching stopped. Be sure and back stitch here to lock in the stitches.
6. Flatten out the quilt top and make sure everything looks accurate. If you are happy with the results, press
and trim the seam allowance to 1/4 inch.
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Layering, Quilting and Finishing
1. Cut Backing to 86" x 86"
2. Press the quilt top and backing well. Layer backing (wrong side up), batting and quilt top (right side up) and
baste. Quilt as desired and trim excess batting and backing when quilting is complete
3. Cut (8) 2 1/4" strips from the 1351-Onyx. Cut the ends of the binding strips at a 45-degree angle and sew
end to end to make one continuous piece of binding. Fold in half lengthwise and press wrong sides together.
Sew the binding to the quilt, raw edges together. Turn and fold edge to the back and hand stitch in place.
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