Patriotic Star
Show off your love of country and your patriotism with pride! This delightful quilt pattern is not only a celebration of your patriotic spirit but also a testament to your creative flair. With just four carefully selected fabrics, you can easily craft a charming wall or door hanging that exudes warmth and pride. Whether you choose traditional flag colors or opt for a unique twist on patriotic hues, this pattern allows you to showcase your love for your country in a stylish and eye-catching way. Hang it in your home or gift it to a fellow patriot as a heartfelt gesture of unity and pride. Let your creativity shine as you stitch together a symbol of your love for country and community!
Quilt Size: 18 inches x 18 inches
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Materials List
- Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler
- 50-wt. cotton thread in a neutral color
- ¼" foot for piecing
- Precision Precuts Ruler or Precision Jelly Roll Ruler optional, but recommended.
- Basic sewing supplies including thread snips, straight pins anything that will make your sewing experience more enjoyable!
INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting Instructions:
Make the following half-square triangles (HSTs):
HST = half-square triangle
RST = right sides together
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Make 4 HSTs using fabrics #1 and #3.
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HSTs should measure 4½" unfinished.
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Press seams towards #3.
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Trim dog ears and square-up if necessary.
Create star points:
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Mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of the #4 squares using a Hera marker or erasable ink.
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Place a #4 square RST on top of a HST aligning the raw edges exactly as shown. (Pay careful attention to the orientation of the HST!)
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Stitch on the diagonal line.
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Trim ¼" to the outside of the stitching line.
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Press seam toward #4 to complete the square. Make 4 units.
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Units should measure 4½" x 4½" unfinished. Square-up if necessary.
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Construct the center star block as shown.
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Press the seams as shown by arrows.
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Star block should measure 12½" x 12½" unfinished.
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Square-up the block if necessary.
Construct the four-patch units:
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Sew 1¼" strips of fabrics #1 / #3 and fabrics #1 / #4 together.
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Make 1 strip set of each fabric combination.
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Press seams away from fabric #1.
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Cut 32 – 1¼" units from each strip set.
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Construct 32 small four-patch units.
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Press seam open. (I find it helpful to use a Strip Stick to open seams.)
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Four-patch units should measure 2" x 2" unfinished. Square-up if necessary.
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Use fabric #1 – 2" squares to construct double four-patch units.
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Press seams toward fabric #1 squares, as shown by arrows.
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Double four-patch units should measure 3½" x 3½" unfinished. Square-up if necessary.
Construct the quilt top:
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Arrange the double four-patch units around the center star block, being careful to rotate the units to create the secondary design.
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Add the fabric #2 – 3½" squares in the corners.
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Assemble the quilt top, which should measure 18½" x 18½" unfinished.
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Square-up if necessary and quilt as desired.
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Remember to sign and date your quilt with a permanent fabric pen. God bless the USA!
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Your project is finished! If you love this tutorial, be sure to check out Janome.com for even more inspiration.
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