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Milky Way Quilt Pattern

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Milky Way Quilt in Blues and Neutrals
Milky Way Quilt Pattern

Milky Way quilt in blues (a monotone layout) and neutral.

Janet Wickell

Milky Way Quilt in Blues and Neutrals

Fabrics in this Milky Way quilt contrast more than fabrics used in the quilt on page 1, making the side-by-side stars more visible. Four patch units are somewhat neutral, but also contrast just a bit more with the star fabrics.

Light and dark stars differ, too. Dark stars are used within the Milky Way blocks in this version, and light stars become visible when you add the linking units.

To make this quilt, substitute blue and neutral fabrics as shown for the colors in the first arrangement, or play around with your own color layout. Remember that blocks will be assembled with a dark star and links with light fabrics, the reverse of the instructions on page 3.

You'll find a close-up of the blue Milky Way block on the next page.

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