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Star Quilt Pattern - Scrappy Floating Stars

From Janet Wickell,
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Introduction, Materials & Cutting Chart

Scrappy Floating Stars
© Janet Wickell
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So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It doesn't even look like a star, does it? Hold on, because looks are most definitely deceiving. The star quilt you'll stitch together from this block is anything but boring. It may be one of the easiest quilt blocks you ever make, but it's bound to become one of your favorites.

Materials & Cutting Chart

This pattern was written for use in a scrappy block swap. Each set of materials will make nine blocks that finish at 4" square. Cut additional sets to make the total number of blocks you need.

Light background fabric: One 4-1/2" x 42" strip (selvage-to-selvage) cut into nine 4-1/2" squares

Dark star tips: Eighteen 2-1/2" squares cut from a scrappy assortment

Star Block Options

You can vary the size of the blocks to make them suit your needs. For instance:

  • 3" background squares with 1-3/4" squares for tips, finishes at 2-1/2"

  • 3-1/2" background squares with 2" squares for tips, finishes at 3"

  • 4" background squares with 2-1/4" squares for tips, finishes at 3-1/2"

  • 5-1/2" background squares with 3" squares for tips, finishes at 5"

  • 6-1/2" background squares with 3-1/2" squares for tips, finishes at 6"

  1. Introduction, Materials & Cutting Chart
  2. Make the Scrappy Floating Stars Block
  3. Here's What You Have When Star Blocks are Sewn Together
  4. Optional Layout: Completing the Outer Star Blocks
  5. Floating Stars Quilt with Borders

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