Sweetheart Stars
Designed by
Vicki Hoskins
Machine Quilted by
Jane Ann Houser
Finished Quilt Size
51" x 51"
Number of Blocks and
Finished Size
9 Lattice Star Blocks 9" x 9"
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Romantic, yes, but men like it too! Say "I love you" with this just-sweet-enough treat.
Fabric Requirements
Medium pink texture (blocks, buds, narrow border) 1 3/8 yds.
Burgundy texture (blocks, flower centers) 1/2 yd.
Cherry red texture (blocks) 1/4 yd.
Black solid (blocks, vines, leaves, narrow border, binding) 1 3/8 yds.
Red paisley (blocks, buds, outer border) 1 3/4 yds.
White solid (blocks, inner border) 1 3/8 yds.
Red/cream print (blocks, flowers) 3/8 yd.
Backing 3 1/2 yds.
Batting Twin size
Other Materials
Sewing thread
Bias bar, 3/8" (optional)
Machine quilting thread |
Planning, Cutting, and Marking
Vintage Essentials fabrics by Jennifer Sampou for Robert Kaufman give this quilt its sweet appeal. The strips for the vines are cut on the bias. Refer to "How to Make Continuous Bias" for instructions on how to cut bias from a square.
| Note: Appliqué templates are printed without seam allowance. Click here to download template diagrams. (PDF format) |
Cutting Instructions
Medium pink texture
... *4 strips 1" x 44", cut on lengthwise grain
... 36 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8", cut in half diagonally to make 72 half-square triangles
... 18 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
... 8 Template B
Burgundy texture
... 36 each Templates A and A reversed (AR)
... 8 Template D
Black solid
... *4 strips 3/4" x 45", cut on lengthwise grain
... 18 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
... 1 bias-cut strip 1 1/4" x 130" (see Planning)
... 36 Template B
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Cherry red texture
... 9 squares 4 1/4" x 4 1/4", cut in half twice diagonally to make 36 quarter-square triangles
Red paisley
... *4 strips 6 1/2" x 57", cut on lengthwise grain
... 72 squares 2" x 2"
... 9 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
... 16 Template B
White solid
... *4 strips 5 1/2" x 43", cut on lengthwise grain
... 36 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"
Red/cream print
... 36 squares 2" x 2"
... 8 Template C
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Piecing the Blocks
1. Referring to Diagram I, sew medium pink texture 2 3/8" half-square triangles, Template A and AR fabrics, and cherry red texture 4 1/4" quarter-square triangle together to make pieced rectangle. Make 36.
2. On wrong side of pink 2 3/8" square, draw diagonal line with marking tool of your choice. Place pink square on black 2 3/8" square, right sides together (Diagram II). Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares. Make 36.
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