Number of Blocks and Finished Size
12 Star Blocks - 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Planning, Cutting, and Marking ... Because there
are so many points and bias edges in this quilt, it is very important
that the cutting and piecing be as accurate as possible. Take time to
cut accurately and mark the cut pieces for ease in piecing. A little
extra time taken in these steps now will save time later. Make window
templates (image)
by cutting out the inside of Templates
A and B on seam line, or make templates from clear template material.
These templates will allow you to place the templates exactly where
you wish on the striped design.
If you choose to use the same motif for all Template
B corner triangles, as we did, cut the triangles before the Template
A diamonds to insure you don't run out of the chosen triangle motif.
Beth says, "Enjoy choosing design areas for A!
Just four identical designs are needed for each block (image).
Turn the template in various directions to achieve different looks.
Generally speaking, grain lines will be disregarded! Our goal is to
make optimum use of the stripe print design to create as many variations
as possible --- we can't let the grain lines dictate."
A quick method for cutting Template C background pieces
is to cut eight strips 3 1/4" x 44" with a rotary cutter.
Fold strip in half, and in half again to make four layers. Place template
on strip, aligning raw edge with straight of grain on the template,
and draw onto fabric. Continue this process two more times (see
Cutting Diagram). Rotary cut carefully and repeat on remaining seven
strips.
After all the elements are cut, arrange the A diamonds
and A1 diamonds to make pleasing pairings.
