Quilt Pattern Star of the West
Jan 03, 2020
3 minutes
By Rebecca Martin
THE Star of the West pattern is an old one — at least 150 years old. This striking, geometric design predates the Civil War, and is also known as "Clay's Choice" and "Harry's Star." Quilt historians believe the latter names refer to politician Harry Clay, who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. president in three elections from the 1820s into the 1840s.
Cut the Pieces
This design is made up of 24 pieces in two different shapes, arranged in
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