Pre-cut Star Quilt AWS
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Pre-cut Star Quilt
Finished Size: 48" x 48"
Supplies Needed: • 1 pkg. Fabric Palette® Top Textures Collection Strips (20 strips - 2 ½" x 42"; 2 each of 10 designs) • 2 pkgs. Fabric Palette® Top Textures Collection Squares (each pkg. 20 squares - 5" x 5"; 2 each of 10 designs) • 2 Fabric Palette® Top Textures Collection 5 pc. Bundles (coordinating) • 2 ¾ yds. Fabric (backing and binding)
• • • • • •
54" x 54" Batting Coordinating thread Rotary cutter, mat and acrylic ruler Basic sewing supplies Sewing machine Iron and pressing surface
B efore you begin Read all instructions before beginning project. Do not pre-wash fabrics. Before cutting, press with a dry iron on cotton setting; remove selvages. Use a ¼" seam allowance and sew fabrics with right sides together (RST) unless otherwise noted. Press seams in the direction of the arrows.
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Cutting
Note: Quilt as shown is made from the Top Textures fabric collection. Follow fabric key below or arrange fabrics as desired. To make this quilt from other fabric collections, simply substitute the fabrics and arrange as desired. Label fabrics with letters or tape samples below for a fabric key.
A
Each Square (40):
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
4 ½" x 4 ½"
Each set of 2 Strips: 16 – 2 ½" x 2 ½" squares 8 – 2 ½" x 4 ½" rectangles Fat Quarter A:
5 – 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares
Fat Quarter B-J:
8 – 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares 4 – 4 ½" x 8 ½" rectangles
Coordinating Fabric: 1 – 40 ¼" x 54" rectangle 2 – 14 ¼" x 27 ¼" rectangles Binding: 5 – 2 ½" x 42" strips
Fat Quarters B - J: Cut 8 - 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares and Cut 4 - 4 ½" x 8 ½" rectangles
Squares (ALL): Trim to 4 ½" x 4 ½"
Strips: From each set of two strips: Cut 12 - 2 ½" x 2 ½" squares and Cut 4 - 2 ½" x 4 ½" rectangles 1 2 Coordinating Fabric: Cut 1 - 40 ¼" x 54" rectangle, Cut 2 - 14 ¼" x 27 ¼" rectangles and Cut 5 - 2 ½" x 42" strips Fat Quarter A: Cut 5 - 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares
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Sewing
Flying Geese Unit (Inner Star): 1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of a Fabric E square (2 ½"). Place RST on the left side of a Fabric C rectangle (2 ½" x 4 ½"). Sew on the diagonal line and press open. Fold corner back down, trim seam to ¼" and press triangle open. Place a Fabric E square (2 ½") on the right side of the Fabric C rectangle and repeat the steps as shown in Diagram A. The finished size should be 2 ½" x 4 ½". Repeat to make four Fabric E/C units. Tip: Before cutting, press triangle open and check accuracy – corner should match the one behind it exactly. Dia. A Fabric E 2 ½" x 2 ½"
Draw on wrong side
Fabric C 2 ½" x 4 ½"
¼"
Press
Sew
Cut
Press ¼"
Press
Cut
Press Make 4 Fabric E/C 2 ½" x 4 ½"
2. Follow Step 1 to make eight more sets of four Flying Geese Units in the following combinations as shown in Diagram B. Dia. B Fabric H
Fabric G
Fabric E Make 4 Fabric H/E 2 ½" x 4 ½" Fabric I
Fabric B
Fabric H
Fabric G
Make 4 Fabric G/H 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Make 4 Fabric B/G 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Fabric F
Fabric J
Fabric D
Fabric I
Fabric F
Make 4 Fabric I/D 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Make 4 Fabric F/I 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Make 4 Fabric J/F 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Fabric D Fabric B Make 4 Fabric D/B 2 ½" x 4 ½" Fabric C Fabric J Make 4 Fabric C/J 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Inner Star: 3. Refer to Diagram C to lay out four Fabric C squares (2 ½"), four Fabric E/C Flying Geese Units and one Fabric A square (4 ½"). With RST, sew the pieces in the rows; press. Sew the rows to each other, nesting the seams; press. The Inner Star should measure 8 ½" square. Dia. C FG Unit E/C
Fabric C Row 1
+
Fabric C +
= +
Row 2
+
Fabric A
+
=
=
+ Row 3
+
+ Make 1 E/C/A Inner Star 8 ½" x 8 ½"
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4. Follow Step 3 to make eight more Inner Stars as shown in Diagram D; use four Squares (4 ½") and four Fabric A squares for the centers. Dia. D
E
H
H
G
G
A
I
B
A
Make 1 H/E/A
D D
B
Make 1 G/H/A
I
F
F
A
A
A
Make 1 B/G/A
Make 1 D/B/A
J
J
A
Make 1 I/D/A
Make 1 F/I/A
D
C
A
A
Make 1 J/F/A
Make 1 C/J/A
Geese Unit - Outer Star: 5. Make the Flying Geese Units for the Outer star by following Step 1 and using two Fabric F squares (4 ½") and one Fabric J rectangle (4 ½" x 8 ½"). The finished size should be 4 ½" x 8 ½". Repeat to make four Fabric F/J Units. Refer to Diagram E to make eight more sets of four Flying Geese Units in the combinations shown.
Dia. E F
J
Make 4 Fabric F/J 4 ½" x 8 ½" E
H
Make 4 Fabric E/H 4 ½" x 8 ½" B
D
Make 4 Fabric B/D 4 ½" x 8 ½"
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J
C
C
Make 4 Fabric J/C 4 ½" x 8 ½" H
G
Make 4 Fabric C/E 4 ½" x 8 ½" G
Make 4 Fabric H/G 4 ½" x 8 ½" D
I
Make 4 Fabric D/I 4 ½" x 8 ½"
E
B Make 4 Fabric G/B 4 ½" x 8 ½"
I
F Make 4 Fabric I/F 4 ½" x 8 ½"
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Outer Star: 6. Refer to Diagram F to position four Fabric J squares (4 ½"), four Fabric F/J Flying Geese Units, and one E/C/A Inner Star (8 ½"). With RST, sew the pieces in the rows; press. Sew the rows to each other, nesting the seams; press. The Outer Star should measure 16 ½" square.
Dia. F FG Unit F/J
Fabric J
Fabric J
+
Row 1
+
= +
+
Row 2
+
E/C/A
=
=
+ +
Row 3
+ Make 1 E/C/A - F/J Outer Star 16 ½" x 16 ½"
7. Follow Step 6 to make eight more Outer Stars as shown in Diagram G.
Dia. G
C
J
E
H
E
G
G B
H G
E H
B
C
B D
A
A
A
Make 1 H/E/A - J/C
Make 1 G/H/A - C/E
Make 1 B/G/A - E/H
G
D
D I
I
B
Make 1 D/B/A - H/G
I J C
A
A
A
Make 1 I/D/A - G/B
Make 1 F/I/A - B/D
Make 1 J/F/A - D/I
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A
F
D F J
I F
H
A
Make 1 C/J/A - I/F
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Quilt Top: 8. Refer to Diagram H for placement of the Star Blocks. Sew the Star Blocks together by row, carefully matching the points at the seams; press. Sew the rows together, matching the points and seams. The quilt top should measure 48 ½" x 48 ½". Note: Pressing the seams open reduces the bulk at the star point intersections.
Dia. H
+
Row 1
E/C/A - F/J
+
H/E/A - J/C
+
Row 2
B/G/A - E/H
Row 3
+
D/B/A - H/G
+
F/I/A - B/D
G/H/A - C/E
I/D/A - G/B
+
J/F/A - D/I
C/J/A - I/F
Row 1
+
=
Row 2
+
Row 3
48 ½" X 48 ½"
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Backing: 9. Remove the selvage edges from the two backing rectangle pieces (14 ¼" x 27 ¼") and sew the short edges RST. Pin the sewn piece RST to the 54" edge of the remaining backing piece and sew. Press seam open. The backing should measure approximately 54" x 54". Press backing fabric and finished quilt top. 10. Tape backing, wrong side up to a firm surface. Layer batting and quit top right side up. Baste the layers together with safety pins.
Dia. I
14 ¼" x 27 ¼"
40 ¼" x 54"
14 ¼" x 27 ¼"
Quilting: 11. Stitch “in-the-ditch” between each block then follow the diagram to stich “in-the-ditch” and through each star center as shown, or quilt as desired. Trim backing and batting even with quilt top. 54" x 54"
Dia. J
4
Start
Finish
7
6
2
3
5
8
Finishing Binding: 12. Remove selvages and sew the short ends of the five binding strips (2 ½" x 42") RST end to end at a 45˚⁰angle to make one continuous strip. Press seams open (Dia. K). Press one short end ¼" to the wrong side. Fold in half lengthwise with wrong sides together; press. 13. Leaving a 2" tail on the folded end, place cut edges of folded binding even with the edge of the quit top and sew, mitering the corners (Dia. L). Overlap ends, trim any excess and finish sewing the binding. Fold Dia. L binding over to back and hand stitch.
Dia. K
Finished Care Instructions
Wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low.
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The image shown on the instruction sheet features our Top Textures collection, but take a look at ALL of our fashion collections you can use to design your own unique quilt!
City Collection
Flutterby Collection
Malloway Collection
Melodic Floral Collection
Peralta Collection
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Pre-cut Star Quilt
Finished Size: 48" x 48"
Supplies Needed: • 1 pkg. Fabric Palette® Top Textures Collection Strips (20 strips - 2 ½" x 42"; 2 each of 10 designs) • 2 pkgs. Fabric Palette® Top Textures Collection Squares (each pkg. 20 squares - 5" x 5"; 2 each of 10 designs) • 2 Fabric Palette® Top Textures Collection 5 pc. Bundles (coordinating) • 2 ¾ yds. Fabric (backing and binding)
• • • • • •
54" x 54" Batting Coordinating thread Rotary cutter, mat and acrylic ruler Basic sewing supplies Sewing machine Iron and pressing surface
B efore you begin Read all instructions before beginning project. Do not pre-wash fabrics. Before cutting, press with a dry iron on cotton setting; remove selvages. Use a ¼" seam allowance and sew fabrics with right sides together (RST) unless otherwise noted. Press seams in the direction of the arrows.
© 2016 Fabric Editions, Inc. Fabric Palette® is a trademark of Fabric Editions, Inc.
page 1
Cutting
Note: Quilt as shown is made from the Top Textures fabric collection. Follow fabric key below or arrange fabrics as desired. To make this quilt from other fabric collections, simply substitute the fabrics and arrange as desired. Label fabrics with letters or tape samples below for a fabric key.
A
Each Square (40):
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
4 ½" x 4 ½"
Each set of 2 Strips: 16 – 2 ½" x 2 ½" squares 8 – 2 ½" x 4 ½" rectangles Fat Quarter A:
5 – 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares
Fat Quarter B-J:
8 – 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares 4 – 4 ½" x 8 ½" rectangles
Coordinating Fabric: 1 – 40 ¼" x 54" rectangle 2 – 14 ¼" x 27 ¼" rectangles Binding: 5 – 2 ½" x 42" strips
Fat Quarters B - J: Cut 8 - 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares and Cut 4 - 4 ½" x 8 ½" rectangles
Squares (ALL): Trim to 4 ½" x 4 ½"
Strips: From each set of two strips: Cut 12 - 2 ½" x 2 ½" squares and Cut 4 - 2 ½" x 4 ½" rectangles 1 2 Coordinating Fabric: Cut 1 - 40 ¼" x 54" rectangle, Cut 2 - 14 ¼" x 27 ¼" rectangles and Cut 5 - 2 ½" x 42" strips Fat Quarter A: Cut 5 - 4 ½" x 4 ½" squares
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Sewing
Flying Geese Unit (Inner Star): 1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of a Fabric E square (2 ½"). Place RST on the left side of a Fabric C rectangle (2 ½" x 4 ½"). Sew on the diagonal line and press open. Fold corner back down, trim seam to ¼" and press triangle open. Place a Fabric E square (2 ½") on the right side of the Fabric C rectangle and repeat the steps as shown in Diagram A. The finished size should be 2 ½" x 4 ½". Repeat to make four Fabric E/C units. Tip: Before cutting, press triangle open and check accuracy – corner should match the one behind it exactly. Dia. A Fabric E 2 ½" x 2 ½"
Draw on wrong side
Fabric C 2 ½" x 4 ½"
¼"
Press
Sew
Cut
Press ¼"
Press
Cut
Press Make 4 Fabric E/C 2 ½" x 4 ½"
2. Follow Step 1 to make eight more sets of four Flying Geese Units in the following combinations as shown in Diagram B. Dia. B Fabric H
Fabric G
Fabric E Make 4 Fabric H/E 2 ½" x 4 ½" Fabric I
Fabric B
Fabric H
Fabric G
Make 4 Fabric G/H 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Make 4 Fabric B/G 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Fabric F
Fabric J
Fabric D
Fabric I
Fabric F
Make 4 Fabric I/D 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Make 4 Fabric F/I 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Make 4 Fabric J/F 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Fabric D Fabric B Make 4 Fabric D/B 2 ½" x 4 ½" Fabric C Fabric J Make 4 Fabric C/J 2 ½" x 4 ½"
Inner Star: 3. Refer to Diagram C to lay out four Fabric C squares (2 ½"), four Fabric E/C Flying Geese Units and one Fabric A square (4 ½"). With RST, sew the pieces in the rows; press. Sew the rows to each other, nesting the seams; press. The Inner Star should measure 8 ½" square. Dia. C FG Unit E/C
Fabric C Row 1
+
Fabric C +
= +
Row 2
+
Fabric A
+
=
=
+ Row 3
+
+ Make 1 E/C/A Inner Star 8 ½" x 8 ½"
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4. Follow Step 3 to make eight more Inner Stars as shown in Diagram D; use four Squares (4 ½") and four Fabric A squares for the centers. Dia. D
E
H
H
G
G
A
I
B
A
Make 1 H/E/A
D D
B
Make 1 G/H/A
I
F
F
A
A
A
Make 1 B/G/A
Make 1 D/B/A
J
J
A
Make 1 I/D/A
Make 1 F/I/A
D
C
A
A
Make 1 J/F/A
Make 1 C/J/A
Geese Unit - Outer Star: 5. Make the Flying Geese Units for the Outer star by following Step 1 and using two Fabric F squares (4 ½") and one Fabric J rectangle (4 ½" x 8 ½"). The finished size should be 4 ½" x 8 ½". Repeat to make four Fabric F/J Units. Refer to Diagram E to make eight more sets of four Flying Geese Units in the combinations shown.
Dia. E F
J
Make 4 Fabric F/J 4 ½" x 8 ½" E
H
Make 4 Fabric E/H 4 ½" x 8 ½" B
D
Make 4 Fabric B/D 4 ½" x 8 ½"
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J
C
C
Make 4 Fabric J/C 4 ½" x 8 ½" H
G
Make 4 Fabric C/E 4 ½" x 8 ½" G
Make 4 Fabric H/G 4 ½" x 8 ½" D
I
Make 4 Fabric D/I 4 ½" x 8 ½"
E
B Make 4 Fabric G/B 4 ½" x 8 ½"
I
F Make 4 Fabric I/F 4 ½" x 8 ½"
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Outer Star: 6. Refer to Diagram F to position four Fabric J squares (4 ½"), four Fabric F/J Flying Geese Units, and one E/C/A Inner Star (8 ½"). With RST, sew the pieces in the rows; press. Sew the rows to each other, nesting the seams; press. The Outer Star should measure 16 ½" square.
Dia. F FG Unit F/J
Fabric J
Fabric J
+
Row 1
+
= +
+
Row 2
+
E/C/A
=
=
+ +
Row 3
+ Make 1 E/C/A - F/J Outer Star 16 ½" x 16 ½"
7. Follow Step 6 to make eight more Outer Stars as shown in Diagram G.
Dia. G
C
J
E
H
E
G
G B
H G
E H
B
C
B D
A
A
A
Make 1 H/E/A - J/C
Make 1 G/H/A - C/E
Make 1 B/G/A - E/H
G
D
D I
I
B
Make 1 D/B/A - H/G
I J C
A
A
A
Make 1 I/D/A - G/B
Make 1 F/I/A - B/D
Make 1 J/F/A - D/I
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A
F
D F J
I F
H
A
Make 1 C/J/A - I/F
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Quilt Top: 8. Refer to Diagram H for placement of the Star Blocks. Sew the Star Blocks together by row, carefully matching the points at the seams; press. Sew the rows together, matching the points and seams. The quilt top should measure 48 ½" x 48 ½". Note: Pressing the seams open reduces the bulk at the star point intersections.
Dia. H
+
Row 1
E/C/A - F/J
+
H/E/A - J/C
+
Row 2
B/G/A - E/H
Row 3
+
D/B/A - H/G
+
F/I/A - B/D
G/H/A - C/E
I/D/A - G/B
+
J/F/A - D/I
C/J/A - I/F
Row 1
+
=
Row 2
+
Row 3
48 ½" X 48 ½"
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Backing: 9. Remove the selvage edges from the two backing rectangle pieces (14 ¼" x 27 ¼") and sew the short edges RST. Pin the sewn piece RST to the 54" edge of the remaining backing piece and sew. Press seam open. The backing should measure approximately 54" x 54". Press backing fabric and finished quilt top. 10. Tape backing, wrong side up to a firm surface. Layer batting and quit top right side up. Baste the layers together with safety pins.
Dia. I
14 ¼" x 27 ¼"
40 ¼" x 54"
14 ¼" x 27 ¼"
Quilting: 11. Stitch “in-the-ditch” between each block then follow the diagram to stich “in-the-ditch” and through each star center as shown, or quilt as desired. Trim backing and batting even with quilt top. 54" x 54"
Dia. J
4
Start
Finish
7
6
2
3
5
8
Finishing Binding: 12. Remove selvages and sew the short ends of the five binding strips (2 ½" x 42") RST end to end at a 45˚⁰angle to make one continuous strip. Press seams open (Dia. K). Press one short end ¼" to the wrong side. Fold in half lengthwise with wrong sides together; press. 13. Leaving a 2" tail on the folded end, place cut edges of folded binding even with the edge of the quit top and sew, mitering the corners (Dia. L). Overlap ends, trim any excess and finish sewing the binding. Fold Dia. L binding over to back and hand stitch.
Dia. K
Finished Care Instructions
Wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low.
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The image shown on the instruction sheet features our Top Textures collection, but take a look at ALL of our fashion collections you can use to design your own unique quilt!
City Collection
Flutterby Collection
Malloway Collection
Melodic Floral Collection
Peralta Collection
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