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Christmas Star Quilt
Make a simply striking Christmas star quilt by employing basic techniques arranged in a captivating way. You'll love the ombre look of this quilt! Grab many shades of red or the color of your choice to make a star pattern that seems to just burst! Simple triangle cuts are all it takes to put this pretty project together. This free quilt pattern would make a gorgeous gift for anyone at Christmas time, and your loved ones could use it during the holiday season for years to come. Make a new family heirloom today.
Project TypeMake a Project
Quilt Size60 inches wide x 60 inches long
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Instructions
Fabric Requirements
Large Star Fabric – ½ yard
Inner Star Fabric – ¼ yard
Outer Star Fabric – ¾ yard
Surrounding Star Fabric – 1¼ yards
Background Fabric – 2½ yards
Binding – ½ yard
Backing – 4 yards
Cutting Instructions
For the large star fabric, cut:
(8) 5" x 5" squares
(8) 4½" x 4½" squares
For the inner star fabric, cut:
(4) 5" x 5" squares
For the outer star fabric, cut:
(24) 5" x 5" squares
For the surrounding star fabric, cut:
(60) 5" x 5" squares
For the background fabric, cut:
(60) 8½" x 8½" squares
(60) 5" x 5" squares
(60) 4½" x 4½" squares
For the binding fabric, cut:
(60) 2½" strips
Star Block Instructions
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On the back of four 5" x 5" background squares, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner as shown below. Measuring a quarter inch from the drawn line, draw the sewing lines on each side.
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Place a 5" x 5" background square on a 5" x 5" inner star square, right sides together, and sew on the outer lines as shown below. Cut apart on the center line. Trim to 4½" x 4½". Repeat for the remaining marked background squares. Makes 8 Half Square Triangles.
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On the back of eight 5" x 5" background squares, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner as shown below. Measuring a quarter inch from the drawn line, draw the sewing lines on each side.
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Place a 5" x 5" background square on a 5" x 5" large star square, right sides together, and sew on the outer lines as shown below. Cut apart on the center line. Trim to 4½" x 4½". Repeat for the remaining marked background squares. Makes 16 Half Square Triangles.
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On the back of twenty-four 5" x 5" background squares, draw a diagonal line from corner to cor¬ner as shown below. Measuring a quarter inch from the drawn line, draw the sewing lines on each side.
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Place a 5" x 5" background square on a 5" x 5" outer star square, right sides together, and sew on the outer lines as shown below. Cut apart on the center line. Trim to 4½" x 4½". Repeat for the remaining marked background squares. Makes 48 Half Square Triangles.
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Using the diagram below, assemble the Star block.
Surrounding Star Block Instructions
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On the back of fifty 5" x 5" background squares, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner as shown below. Measuring a quarter inch from the drawn line, draw the sewing lines on each side.Â
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Place a 5" x 5" background square on a 5" x 5" surrounding Star square, right sides together, and sew on the outer lines as shown below. Cut apart on the center line. Trim to 4½" x 4½". Repeat for the remaining marked background squares. Makes 100 Half Square Triangles.
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Using the diagram below, assemble four Surrounding Star blocks.Â
Corner Surrounding Star Block Instructions
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On the back of fifteen 5" x 5" background squares, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner as shown below. Measuring a quarter inch from the drawn line, draw the sewing lines on each side.Â
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Place a 5" x 5" background square on a 5" x 5" surrounding Star square, right sides together, and sew on the outer lines as shown below. Cut apart on the center line. Trim to 4½" x 4½". Repeat for the remaining marked background squares. Makes 30 Half Square Triangles.
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Using the diagram below, assemble four Corner Surrounding Star blocks.Â
Assembly Instructions
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Using the diagram below, assemble the Christmas Star quilt.Â
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