Star Quilt Pattern - Stretching to the Stars

Make the Star Blocks

Assembling the stretched stars block.

©Janet Wickell

1. Gather your light and dark 2-7/8" squares and your light and dark 1-7/8" squares.

2. Use this quick piecing method to assemble fifty-four 2-1/2" half square triangle units from the 2-7/8" squares. Repeat to assemble ninety-six 1-1/2" units from the 1-7/8" squares.

Assemble the large star blocks:

1. Arrange a large background rectangle, three large background squares and three large, matching half-square triangle units into four rows.

2. Sew the components of each row together. Press seam allowances towards the background pieces.

3. Sew the rows together, carefully matching seam allowances and patch edges.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to make an identical four-row unit.

5. Flip the second unit around and join it to the first, matching edges and seam allowances. Press the center seam allowance to one side.

6. Repeat all steps to make a total of nine large star blocks.

Assemble the small star blocks:

1. Repeat all steps to make sixteen small star blocks from the smaller components.

• Introduction, Materials & Cutting Chart
• Make the Star Blocks
• Make the Pieced Sashing
• Assemble the Star Quilt