Make a Christmas Star Quilt

By Janet Wickell, About.com Guide

1. Cut a 29-1/2"" x 29-1/2" red square. Cut twice diagonally as illustrated to create four triangles with the fabric's straight grain running parallel to the longest edges.
2. Center and sew a triangle to each side of the quilt block. Press seam allowances towards the setting triangles.
3. Use my straight border instructions to add two borders to the quilt, beginning with a narrow inner border created from 1-1/2" wide strips of the dark green floral fabric. Use 3-1/2" wide strips of the red fabric to make the outer border. Beginners, don't be tempted to measure the quilt along its outer edges, because it is likely skewed a bit. Borders give you the opportunity to square it up.
4. Read How to Sew a Hanging Sleeve and decide which method you would prefer to use. Incorporate the instructions into your final work.
5. Mark the quilt top for quilting if necessary. Sandwich with batting and backing. Quilt and bind.

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• Meet the Christmas Star Quilt Pattern
• Sew Components for the Christmas Star Quilt Block
• Assemble the Christmas Star Quilt Block
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• Christmas Star Quilt Block Detail

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