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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:
  1. Trace pattern pieces onto template material. Templates include seam allowance. Transfer all markings. Cut out accurately.


  2. 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".
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Template (PDF)   Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
First Step: Materials & Cutting Instructions
Next Step: Assemble Block
Final Step: Assemble Quilt


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