Lone Star Wall Hanging

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1/2 yd white print fabric
• 1/2 yd white solid fabric
• 1/2 yd blue fabric
• 1/2 yd yellow print fabric
• 1/2 yd gray fabric
• 1 1/2 yds white solid for background
• 1/2 yd fabric for binding
• 1/4 yd paper backed fusible web
• 50" x 50" piece fabric for backing
• 50" x 50" batting
• Template plastic
• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
• Basic sewing supplies
• Iron and pressing surface
• Sewing machine
• Finished at 47" x 47"

DIRECTIONS:

1. Use accurate 1/4" seams throughout. Read all instructions before starting project.
2. Using Diagram A, cut diamond shape from template plastic.
3. Cut 16 diamond shapes each from white print, white solid, blue, and yellow print.
4. From gray cut 8 diamond shapes.
5. Following fusible web instructions, fuse an 8" x 14" piece to an 8" x 14" piece of gray fabric. Cut 2- 6" squares. Cut each square once diagonally. Set aside.
6. Using Diagram B lay pieces out. Work with one nine-patch diamond section at a time and stitch pieces together as shown. Press seams as you sew.
7. When all 8 sections are completed, sew sections together stopping 1/4" from the star corners. Press.
8. From the white background fabric cut 6 - 15" squares. Cut 2 of the squares in half diagonally for side triangle pieces.
9. Sew squares into the corners and triangles into the sides. Press.
10. Following Diagram C arrange gray triangles in star corners. Press and applique to quilt top.
11. Sandwich backing, batting and top. Quilt as desired.
12. Cut 5 strips 2 1/2" x WOF. Stitch strips together, press in half lengthwise. Sew binding to quilt front. Turn binding to back of quilt and slip stitch.

Craft Hack Tips and Tricks:

• By stopping your stitching 1/4" from the star corner, it will be easier to sew your background pieces into place in the corners.