New year, new pattern! The newest pattern in my Etsy shop is Starlettes. Since most quilters love starry patterns, I designed one that’s modernly different from traditional star blocks and it’s something new to add to your quilting repertoire.
This little star is chunky and funky, and it’s SO easy to make!
Starlettes is also written for interchangeable precuts, meaning you can use both 2 1/2″ precut strips and/or 10″ squares at the same time OR by themselves. It’s a great way to stash-bust.
If you don’t have precuts, don’t worry, fat quarters and yardage work just as well. I used Art Gallery’s yardage of Nature Elements in a variety of colors, and used the leftovers for a colorful binding.
Starlettes offers 5 sizes: baby, small throw, throw, twin and full. I made mine small throw size which is perfect for a toddler or small child. As an adult, it works great as a lap quilt. 😉
I also chose to piece my backing. I used Riley Blake Blossom and Moda Dot Grunge for a cute striped back. This also used what I had on-hand from other quilt backings.
Anymore, I don’t do much ‘quilting’ but since this one was a smaller size, I did it myself. I quilted straight lines about 1 3/4″ apart then quilted one diagonal line the same distance apart. I think this gives it a different, modern look and compliments the design nicely.
Here’s a few photos of my completed quilt. It’s just so fun!
Lastly, Starlettes was designed with the beginner in mind–if you’ve made a few quilts this one will be a breeze!
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