Page 62 - Patchwork & Quilting - UK (February 2020)

PROJECT // swirling stars

Quilt layout

Quilting detail
ASSEMBLY
1. Refer to quilt layout and arrange blocks should measure 38½" square.
into three rows of three blocks with Odd 4a. Trim further two, 1½" navy strips so
Fellows Chain block at centre and Little they measure1½" x 38½" and add to top
Stars blocks on centre of each side. and bottom edges of quilt.
2a. Sub cut two, 1½" navy strips into six, b. Measure quilt top vertically through its
1½" x 12½" sashing strips. centre and trim remaining 1½" navy strips
b. Alternate blocks in each row with two, to this length. Strips should measure
1½" x 12½" strips. approx. 1½" x 40½".
c. Join blocks and sashing strips together c. Add strips to opposite sides of quilt to
in rows. complete inner border.
3a. Measure quilt top horizontally 5a. Measure and add 1½" lime strips for
through its centre and trim two, second inner border in same way.
1½" navy strips to this length. b. Quilt top should measure approx. 44½"
b. Strips should measure approx. square.
1½" x 38½". 6. Joining strips as necessary, use 4½"
c. Join rows together with long sashing navy strips to make outer border to
strips to complete quilt centre which complete quilt top.

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