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

Beginner

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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

Make 4 HSTs using fabrics #1 and #3.
HSTs should measure 4½" unfinished.
Press seams towards #3.
Trim dog ears and square-up if necessary.

Create star points:

Mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of the #4 squares using a Hera marker or erasable ink.
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!)
Stitch on the diagonal line.
Trim ¼" to the outside of the stitching line.
Press seam toward #4 to complete the square. Make 4 units.
Units should measure 4½" x 4½" unfinished. Square-up if necessary.
Construct the center star block as shown.
Press the seams as shown by arrows.
Star block should measure 12½" x 12½" unfinished.
Square-up the block if necessary.

Construct the four-patch units:

Sew 1¼" strips of fabrics #1 / #3 and fabrics #1 / #4 together.
Make 1 strip set of each fabric combination.
Press seams away from fabric #1.
Cut 32 – 1¼" units from each strip set.
Construct 32 small four-patch units.
Press seam open. (I find it helpful to use a Strip Stick to open seams.)
Four-patch units should measure 2" x 2" unfinished. Square-up if necessary.
Use fabric #1 – 2" squares to construct double four-patch units.
Press seams toward fabric #1 squares, as shown by arrows.
Double four-patch units should measure 3½" x 3½" unfinished. Square-up if necessary.

Construct the quilt top:

Arrange the double four-patch units around the center star block, being careful to rotate the units to create the secondary design.
Add the fabric #2 – 3½" squares in the corners.
Assemble the quilt top, which should measure 18½" x 18½" unfinished.
Square-up if necessary and quilt as desired.
Remember to sign and date your quilt with a permanent fabric pen. God bless the USA!
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