Independence Day Star Table Mat Pattern

We’re seeing stars with this lovely table mat pattern from Connie Kauffman! Made using batik fabric, this 4th of July quilting project has four sections and uses one paper piecing pattern to create its gorgeous star design. Style your table topper on your dining room or kitchen table to wow guests at your Independence Day gathering. Please note that this pattern is not for quilting beginners, as some paper piecing experience is required.

Finished Size: 21” diameter

Designer Notes:

• This sweet little table mat is made with one paper piecing pattern.  The pattern only has 4 sections.  There is also a small star pattern to be appliqued to the top once it is sewn together.
• This is not a beginning quilting pattern.  Basic knowledge of paper piecing is required.

Materials:

• Fabrics: (Note: All fabrics are from the Island Batik Red, White and Blooms collection.)
  • 1/4 yd Red batik with blue flowers: Cut 2 strips 2 1/2” x WOF (width of fabric)
  • 1/4 yd Navy batik with red and blue small print: Cut 2 strips 2 1/2” x WOF
  • 1/4 yd White solid batik: Cut 2 strips  3 1/2” x WOF
  • 1/8 yd Navy batik with small red and blue dots
• 23” x 23” Backing fabric and stars– Red batik: (Stars can be cut from leftover backing once the quilt top and backing are put together)
• 23” x 23” Batting
• Red and white thread for piecing and quilting
• PDF Pattern – This is located at the bottom of this page. See printing instructions below.

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:

To download the PDF pattern, click on the download button at the bottom of the page. We recommend opening your download using Adobe Acrobat.

Instructions:

1. Make 8 copies of the 4th of July Star Table Mat paper piecing pattern and cut them out along the outside lines.
2. Mark each section of each pattern with the correct colors for ease of piecing as shown. (Notice when you label each section – it will be the reverse of what is on the front. Mark the correct sections.)
3. Also mark the correct number on each section as is on the pattern.
   
   
4. Sew the paper piecing pattern in the order shown.  Having the fabrics cut into strips makes the assembly easier.  Follow general paper piecing instructions.
5. Once all 8 pieces are sewn, be sure to trim excess fabrics from around the outside edge.
6. Sew 4 sections together into one half, and the other 4 into another half.
   
   
7. Sew both sections together.
8. Press seams open.
9. Layer the batting between backing and quilt top, backing face up and quilt top face down.
10. Pin baste around the outside edge.
11. Sew 1/4 inch around the outside edge, leaving a 3” opening on one side for turning.
12. Trim excess batting and backing even with the quilt top edge.
13. Clip off outside excess from corner points and one clip into the inside corners.
14. Carefully turn inside out and press.
15. Turn and hand stitch the opening closed.
16. Make a copy of the small star pattern from the 4th of July Star Table Mat paper piecing pattern page.
17. Add a fusible like Steam a Seam 2 to the back of a leftover piece of backing – big enough to make 8 stars.
18. Mark and cut out 8 stars.
19. Position the stars on the quilt as shown and fuse down following the manufacturer’s instructions.
    
    
20. Quilt as desired.