Charming Stars Quilt Pattern

Nothing says “summer vibes” more than the bright oranges, blues and pinks found in this scrappy star quilt pattern from Megan Farrell. Ideal for fabric scraps or charm packs, this patchwork quilt pattern features a field of multicolored stars against a rich cream background. This summer quilt pattern is a combination of easy HST blocks and four-patch blocks, making it a fun project for beginner quilters who are wanting to expand their skillset. Finish your quilt with a cheerful color-coordinated border and display your quilt in your sunroom or lounge to add a pop of delightful summer colors.

Materials:

• Fabric Requirements:
  • 3 charm packs (or total of 117, 5” scrappy squares – Medium and dark prints)
  • 2 1/2 yards of Background (piecing and Border #1)
  • 1 1/2 yard for Border #2
  • 3/4 yard for binding
  • 5 yards for backing

Cutting Directions:

BACKGROUND:

• Cut into 9 strips, 4 1/2” x WOF (Width of Fabric)
  • Sub cut into quantity 72, 4 1/2” squares
• Cut into 5 strips 5” x WOF
  • Sub cut into quantity 36, 5” squares

CHARM PACKS (117, 5″ SCRAPPY MEDIUM AND DARK SQUARES):

• Separate 5” scrappy squares into three stacks.
  • Quantity 36 will be paired with 36 background 5” squares.
  • Quantity 45 will need to be trimmed to 4 1/2” squares.
  • Quantity 36 (remaining squares) can be cut into 2 1/2” squares or kept as 5” squares.

Pattern will create 9 blocks and will finish 60”x 60” without borders.

Suggested borders:

• Border #1: 2 1/2” cut 2” finished (background) cut 8 strips 2 1/2” x WOF.
• Border #2: 4 1/2” cut 4” finished (print) cut into 8 strips 4 1/2” x WOF.

Piecing Instructions:

MAKE HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES (HST):

1. Draw a diagonal line on the back (wrong side) of 36 background 5” squares.
2. Pair 36 background 5” squares with 36 scrappy 5” squares (right sides together).
3. Sew 1/4” on either side of the diagonal line.
4. Cut on the diagonal line. Each pair of 5” squares will yield two HST’s. You will make a total of 72 HST’s.
   
   

MAKE FOUR-PATCHES:

1. Pair up your remaining scrappy 5” squares. Each pair (right sides together).
2. Sew 1/4” on the left and right sides of the pair.
3. Cut in the middle between both seams (2 1/2” mark). (This yields 36, 4 1/2” x 5” units).
4. Press units to one side.
   
   
5. Mix and match pairs created in Step 3 and put right sides together. (Seams created in Step 4 will nest).
6. Sew 1/4” on the left and right sides of each pair.
7. Cut in the middle between both seams (2 1/2” mark). (This yields 36, 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” four patch units).
   
   

MAKE ROWS FOR BLOCKS:

1. Row #1: Sew 4 1/2” background square to 4 1/2” HST to 4 1/2” HST to 4 1/2” background square to 4 1/2” background square.
   
   
2. Row #2: Sew 4 1/2” HST to 4 1/2” four patch to 4 1/2” scrappy square to 4 1/2” four patch to 4 1/2” background square.
   
   
3. Row #3: Sew 4 1/2” HST to 4 1/2” scrappy square to 4 1/2” four patch to 4 1/2” scrappy square to 4 1/2” HST.
   
   
4. Row #4: Sew 4 1/2” background square to 4 1/2” to four patch to 4 1/2” scrappy square to four patch square to 4 1/2” HST.
   
   
5. Row #5: Sew 4 1/2” background square to 4 1/2” background square to 4 1/2” HST to 4 1/2” HST to 4 1/2” background square.
   
   

MAKE BLOCK:

1. Sew Row #1 to Row #2.
2. Sew Row #3 to Row #2.
3. Sew Row #4 to Row #3.
4. Sew Row #5 to Row #4.

Layout for blocks is 3 x 3. Stars can go all the same direction, or they can be rotated.

Suggested Borders:

• Border #1 – 2” finished (2 1/2” cut) out of background.
• Border #2 – 4” Finished (4 1/2” cut).

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