Choose a neutral background for the quilt's center strip so that signatures will be visible -- it needn't be a solid, but shouldn't be too busy. If you prefer not to add signatures, you might want to replace the signature panels with darker fabrics.
Star blocks are separated by sashing and cornerstones. An inner border is sewn from the same fabric and in the same width as sashing. A wide outer border completes the quilt top. You can reduce the size of the quilt by sewing narrower sashing and borders.
Signature Panels
Press the reverse side of signature panel fabric onto the shiny side of freezer paper, available at the grocery store. When cut, the sturdy backing makes strips easier to write on. Use permanent markers, such as Pigma pens, for lasting signatures. Tell signers to avoid placing signatures in the outer 1/4" (seam allowance) of the strip.Finished Quilt Size: 37" square
Finished Block Size: 6" square
Friendship Quilt Materials
Star Tips
- Sixteen different fabrics in warm colors (reds, yellows and golds are shown): at least 2" x 16" each (repeat fabrics if you want a less scrappy look)
Darks for Star Centers
- Sixteen different fabric scraps: at least 3" x 3-1/2" each
Neutral for Background and Signature Strip
- 1/2 Yard
Gold for Sashing and Inner Border
- 1/2 Yard
Outer Border
- 1/2 Yard
Backing: a 1-1/4" length of 44" fabric should work if you don't plan to do intensive quilting; go with 47" square if using wide yardage
Batting: about 47" square or to match backing
Binding: About 175 running inches (make binding strips)
