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    NATALIA

    Jun 03, 2020 8 minutes

    MATERIALS

    • 30cm ( 3/8yd) white tone-on-tone print fabric (star centres)

    • 90cm (1yd) red tone-on-tone print fabric (star backgrounds)

    • 1.1m (1 1/4yd) solid red fabric (sashing, Border 1 and binding)

    • 1.1m (1 1/4yd) red and white spot print fabric (setting triangles and cornerstones)

    • 35cm ( 1/2yd) each of red print fabrics in four different values: light-medium; dark-medium; light-dark; and dark-dark (inner star)

    • 3.3m (3 5/8yd) backing fabric

    • 30cm ( 3/8yd) each of five light-value red on white print fabrics and five medium-value red on white print fabrics (outer star and Border 2)

    • Batting at least 165cm (64in) square

    • Paper for foundations, such as photocopy paper

    • Scrap of light cardboard

    • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

    • Sewing machine

    • General sewing supplies

    Finished size: 147cm (58in) square

    Block size: 14in

    Note: It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. The different values of the red print fabrics are important to achieve the visual impact of Michelle’s project, so read the instructions carefully before selecting your fabrics. Each star has four main foundation patterns. Foundations A and C always use the lighter values, while B and

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