Foundation by the Yard Wholecloth Quilts Labors of Love Benartex Kits Star of the West Quilt Gallery   Click here for larger Image Star of the West Pattern identified from "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns" compiled by Barbara Brackman as Star of the West, #274 dated 1897, from Ladies Art Company of St. Louis, MO. Finished blocks with sashing 11" x 11" - 16 total Materials: 24 fat eighths - assorted colors 7 fat quarters - assorted colors 2/3 yard red print for border 1-1/4 yard black print 2-1/2 yards fabric for backing Batting Fairfield Cotton Classic(R) Thread to match Template material Basic sewing supplies Cutting Instructions: Trace pattern pieces onto template material. Templates include seam allowance. Transfer all markings. Cut out accurately. One block uses 5 different fabrics with contrast between them. Vary your fabrics as desired. Cut out as follows: Pattern A, cut 1; Pattern B, cut 5; Pattern C, cut 5; Pattern D, Cut 4. Transfer all markings to pattern pieces. Sashing strips: From assorted fabrics cut 32 strips 1-3/4" x 11-1/2"; cut 32 strips 1-3/4" x 9". Large Photo Template (PDF)   Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. First Step: Materials & Cutting Instructions Next Step: Assemble Block Final Step: Assemble Quilt