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Sparkling Star
Quilt Patterns
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Table of Contents
New Year’s Sparklers
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American Sweetheart
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Mix & Match
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Sewing Stars
Quilters LOVE star quilts! Entire sections of every quilt block encyclopedia
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in existence are devoted to stars, stars, and more stars. From the simplest
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endless design possibilities of these lovely twinklers. The geometry of star
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blocks fascinates like no other pieced-quilt theme.
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We’ve gathered 3 easy star quilt patterns here, each with a distinctly different
style and feeling. From the brights-against-black drama of New Year’s Sparklers,
to the traditional appeal of American Sweetheart, to the cheerful modern exuberance of Mix & Match, you’ll find a star quilt here that’s perfect for your home.
Enjoy piecing these fun designs, but be warned…star blocks tend to be quite
addicting!
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batiks
new year’s sparklers
offset stars create a sense of movement
Designed and
Machine
Quilted by
Michele Scott
Made by
Pat Rambo
Finished Quilt
Sizes
83˝ x 96¾˝
Number of
Blocks and
Finished Sizes
30 Large
Sawtooth Star
Variation
Blocks
13¾˝ x 13¾˝
48 Small
Sawtooth Star
Variation
Blocks
6⅞˝ x 6⅞˝
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Assorted batiks (blocks,
binding)
Black solid (piecing)
Backing (piece widthwise)
Batting size
5-5½ yds.
total
7½ yds.
7¾ yds.
92˝ x 106˝
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Michele has designed a quilt so full
of color and sparkle that it lights up a
room. She used batiks by Timeless
Treasures in a delightful variety of beautiful hues to charm the eye. Take care
to use an exact ¼˝ seam allowance
when piecing the blocks so the pieced
border will fit perfectly.
cut!
sew!
1 Draw diagonal line on wrong side of
assorted batik 3¼˝ square. Referring
to Diagram I, place marked square
on black solid 3¼˝ x 6˝ rectangle,
right sides together, aligning raw
edges. Stitch on drawn line; trim
away and discard excess fabric.
Open and press. Repeat on
opposite end of rectangle with
matching batik square to make large
pieced rectangle. Make 30 sets of 4
matching.
3¼” x 6”
3¼”
Stitch black 3¼˝ x 11½˝ strip to
right side of star (Diagram III).
Stitch black 3¼˝ x 14¼˝ strip to top
to complete Large Sawtooth Star
Variation Block. Make 30 total for
quilt center.
3¼” x 14¼”
Make 30 sets
of 4 matching
Diagram I
2 Referring to Diagram II, arrange and
sew 3 rows using 4 black 3¼˝
squares, 4 matching large pieced
rectangles, and matching batik 6˝
square. Sew rows together to make
large star.
3¼” x 11½”
Assorted batiks
cut 30 matching sets of:
8 squares 3¼˝ x 3¼˝
1 square 6˝ x 6˝
cut 48 matching sets of:
8 squares 1⅞˝ x 1⅞˝
1 square 3¼˝ x 3¼˝
cut a total of:
22 strips 2½˝ x 20˝ (binding)
Black solid
120 squares 3¼˝ x 3¼˝
120 rectangles 3¼˝ x 6˝
30 strips 3¼˝ x 11½˝
30 strips 3¼˝ x 14¼˝
192 squares 1⅞˝ x 1⅞˝
192 rectangles 1⅞˝ x 3¼˝
48 strips 1⅞˝ x 6˝
48 strips 1⅞˝ x 7⅜˝
Make 30 total
Diagram III
3¼”
6” x 6”
Make 30 total
Diagram II
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3 Repeat mark, sew, trim, and press
process from Step 1, using matching batik 1⅞˝ squares and black
1⅞˝ x 3¼˝ rectangle (Diagram IV).
Make 48 sets of 4 matching small
pieced rectangles. Referring to
Diagram V, arrange and sew 3
rows using 4 black 1⅞˝ squares, 4
matching small pieced rectangles,
and matching batik 3¼˝ square.
Sew rows together to make small
star. Stitch black 1⅞˝ x 6˝ strip to left
side (Diagram VI). Stitch black
1⅞˝ x 7⅜˝ strip to bottom to com1⅞” x 3¼”
1⅞”
Make 48 sets of 4 matching
Diagram IV
1⅞”
3¼”
Make 48 total
1⅞” x 6”
Diagram V
plete Small Sawtooth Star Variation
Block. Make 48 total for border.
4 Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram
for following steps. Watch orientation of blocks closely in both quilt
center and borders. When stitching,
adjust as necessary to make pieced
borders fit. Arrange and sew 6 rows
of 5 large blocks each. Stitch rows
together.
5 To make borders, arrange and sew
4 strips of 12 small blocks each.
Stitch 2 strips to sides of quilt center.
Sew remaining strips to top and
bottom.
6 Layer, baste, and quilt. Michele
chose Fairfield Soft Touch batting
and machine quilted the stars with
rayon and metallic threads. She
used YLI variegated Jeans Stitch
thread in an allover meander on the
background.
7 For pieced binding, stitch assorted
2½˝ strips together end to end
using diagonal seams (Diagram
VII). Bind as usual.
Assembly Diagram
Trim and
press open
1⅞” x 7⅜”
Make 48 total
Diagram VI
Diagram VII
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Stars and
hearts show
how much you
love your
country—
country quilts and
the good old red,
white, and blue!
Sure to please any
fan of Americana,
this quilt stitches
up quickly and
easily.
SKILL LEVEL
CONFIDENT
BEGINNER
Designed by
GERRI ROBINSON
Machine Quilted by
REBECCA SEGURA
Finished Quilt Size
70½˝ x 70½˝
Number of Blocks
and Finished Size
25 Star Blocks 8˝ x 8˝
12 Single Heart Blocks 8˝ x 8˝
12 Double Heart Blocks 8˝ x 8˝
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Fabric Requirements
Assorted tan/cream prints
2¾-3¼ yds.
(block backgrounds)
total
Assorted navy textures
⅞-1⅜ yds.
(stars)
total
Assorted bright blue
textures (stars)
⅝-1 yd. total
Assorted red textures
1¾-2¼ yds.
(hearts)
total
Red mottle (inner border)
¾ yd.
Black/red large floral (outer
border, binding)
2¼ yds.
Backing
4½ yds.
Batting size
80˝ x 80˝
Planning
Gerri’s alternate blocks and careful color placement create stylized hearts surrounding crisp
stars for a heartfelt patriotic quilt. Her choices of
a black background print for the outer border/binding and tan/cream prints for the block
backgrounds give the quilt an antique feel. For a
more contemporary look, try assorted white
prints for the background and a navy print for
the outer border.
Cutting Instructions
Assorted tan/cream prints—cut a
total of:
114 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝
412 squares 2½˝ x 2½˝
Assorted navy textures—cut a total of:
96 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝
Assorted bright blue textures—cut a
total of:
54 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝
Assorted red textures—cut a total of:
36 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝
72 rectangles 2½˝ x 4½˝
36 strips 2½˝ x 8½˝
Red mottle
4 strips 2½˝ x 64˝, pieced from 8
width of fabric (WOF) strips
Black/red large floral
4 strips 5½˝ x 74˝, cut on lengthwise grain
5 strips 2½˝ x 64˝, cut on lengthwise grain (binding)
Piecing the Blocks
diagonal line on wrong side
1 Draw
of assorted tan/cream 2⅞˝
square. Referring to Diagram I, place
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marked square on assorted navy 2⅞˝
square, right sides together. Sew ¼˝
seam on each side of marked line; cut
apart on marked line. Open and press
to make pieced squares. Make 192
total. Make remaining pieced squares
in colors and quantities shown.
2½˝
2⅞˝
Make 16 total
Diagram II-A
Make 192 Make 72 Make 36
total
total
total
Diagram I
Referring to Diagrams II-A and
B, make Star Blocks in color
arrangements and quantities shown.
Draw diagonal line on wrong side
of tan/cream 2½˝ square. Referring to Diagram III, place marked
square on assorted red 2½˝ x 4½˝
rectangle, right sides together, aligning raw edges. Stitch on drawn line;
trim away and discard excess fabric.
Open and press. Repeat process on
opposite end to make pieced rectangle.
Make 72 total.
2
3
Make 9 total
Diagram II-B
2½˝ x 4½˝
2½˝
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Diagram III
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In similar manner, use the mark,
stitch, trim and press process to make
36 total pieced strips (see Diagram IV).
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2½˝ x 8½˝
2½˝
2½˝
Quilt Top Assembly
Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.
7 rows of 7 blocks each,
6 Sew
rotating Heart Blocks as shown. Sew
rows together.
red mottle strips to sides;
7 Stitch
trim even with top and bottom. Stitch
remaining red strips to top/bottom; trim
even with sides. Sew floral 74˝ strips to
sides; trim even. Sew remaining 74˝ strips
to top/bottom; trim even.
Quilting and Finishing
baste, and quilt. Rebecca
8 Layer,
machine quilted in a meandering heart
pattern. Bind with black/red large floral.
Make 36 total
Diagram IV
Sew 12 total each Single and
Double Heart Blocks (Diagrams V
and VI).
5
2½˝
Make 12 total
Diagram V
Make 12 total
Diagram VI
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Mix & M a t c h
Clear colors, a
clean white background, and
straightforward
piecing make this
cheerful quilt a welcome
sign of spring.
SKILL LEVEL
CONFIDENT BEGINNER
Designed by
MICHELE SCOTT
Finished Quilt Size
65½˝ x 85½˝
Number of Blocks &
Finished Size
12 Double Star Blocks 18˝ x 18˝
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Fabric Requirements
White-on-white print
(background)
Assorted bright prints
(stars)
3½ yds.
12 fat eighths and
12 fat quarters
total*
½ yd.
Lime print (inner border)
White/multicolor print
(outer border)
2⅝ yds.**
Aqua print (binding)
¾ yd.
Backing (piece lengthwise)
5¼ yds.
Batting size
74˝ x 94˝
*A fat eighth is a 9˝ x 20-22˝ cut of fabric.
A fat quarter is an 18˝ x 20-22˝ cut of fabric.
**See Planning.
Planning
Before cutting the star patches from
assorted bright prints, you may wish to
select 12 sets of 1 fat eighth and 1 fat
quarter each of fabrics in pleasing combinations for the inner and outer stars
of each block.
The outer border fabric in this cheerful quilt is a directional print. Yardage
and cutting are based on the featured
fabric. If you choose a nondirectional
print for the outer border, you can
piece all the border strips from width
of fabric (WOF) strips, and will need to
purchase just 1⅜ yds.
Piecing the Blocks
Draw diagonal line on wrong
side of assorted 3½˝ square.
Referring to Diagram I, place marked
square on white 3½˝ x 6½˝ rectangle,
right sides together, aligning raw edges.
Stitch on drawn line; trim away and
discard excess fabric. Open and press.
Repeat on opposite end using matching
assorted square to make pieced rectangle. Make 24 sets of 4 matching.
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Cutting Instructions
White-on-white print
96 rectangles 3½˝ x 6½˝
48 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝
96 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝
12 squares 6½˝ x 6½˝
Assorted bright prints*
from fat eighths (inner stars),
cut 12 sets of:
8 matching squares 3½˝ x 3½˝
from fat quarters (outer stars),
cut 12 matching sets of:
8 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝
4 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝
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2 strips 1½˝ x 76˝, pieced from 4
width of fabric (WOF) strips
2 strips 1½˝ x 60˝, pieced from 3
WOF strips
White/multicolor print*
2 strips 5˝ x 78˝, pieced from 4
WOF strips
2 strips 6˝ x 70˝, cut on lengthwise
grain
Aqua print
9 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding)
*See Planning.
3½˝ x 6½˝
3½˝
Make 24 sets of
4 matching
Diagram I
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Draw diagonal line on wrong side
of white 3⅞˝ square. Referring to
Diagram II-A, place marked square on
assorted 3⅞˝ square, right sides together.
Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line;
cut apart on marked line. Open and press
to make pieced squares. Make 12 sets of 8
matching. Using 2 matching pieced squares
and matching pieced rectangle, make
pieced strip (Diagram II-B). Make 12 sets of
4 matching.
2
6˝ x 70˝
1½˝ x 60˝
5˝ x 78˝
Make 12 sets of
8 matching
Diagram II-A
1½˝ x 76˝
3⅞˝
Make 12 sets of
4 matching
Diagram II-B
Sew 3 rows using 4 white 3½˝ squares,
4 matching pieced rectangles, and
white 6½˝ square (Diagram III-A). Sew
rows together to make block center. Make
12 total.
3
Assembly Diagram
3½˝
Quilt Top Assembly
6½˝
Make 12 total
Diagram III-A
Sew 3 rows using 4 white 3½˝ squares,
4 matching pieced strips, and block
center (Diagram III-B). Make 12 total
Double Star Blocks.
4
Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.
4 rows of 3 blocks each. Sew
5 Sew
rows together.
lime 76˝ strips to sides; trim
6 Stitch
even with top and bottom. Stitch
remaining lime strips to top/bottom; trim
even with sides. Sew white/multicolor 78˝
strips to sides; trim even. Sew 70˝strips to
top/bottom; trim even.
Quilting and Finishing
Layer, baste, and quilt. The inner boder of the featured quilt was machine
quilted in the ditch. The remainder of the
quilt is filled with a large meander. Bind
with aqua print.
7
3½˝
Make 12 total
Diagram III-B
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