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Star Quilt Pattern - Stretching to the Stars

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Assemble the Star Quilt

Laying out the components of the stretched stars quilt.

©Janet Wickell
  1. Use a design wall or other flat surface to arrange your quilt blocks and sashing segments in seven rows. Move the star blocks around until you are pleased with the arrangement.

  2. Sew the components of each row together, matching seams carefully.

  3. Press seam allowances towards the sashing.

  4. Sew the rows together, matching seams carefully. Press seam allowances towards the rows with large star blocks.

Finishing the Star Quilt

  1. Mark the top for quilting.

  2. Assemble the quilt sandwich, quilt the quilt, then bind the edges.

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