Sleeping under the Stars

Finished size: 244cm (96in) square

Finished block size: 6in square

Materials

• 256 assorted scraps of print fabrics at least 3½in x 7in (star points)• Assorted cream, beige and light tan low-volume print fabrics to total approximately 7.4m (8yd); you need to be able to cut at least one 6½in square from each fabric (star backgrounds and alternate blocks)• 70cm (¾yd) brown print fabric (binding)• 2.7m (3yd) extra-wide (275cm/108in wide) backing fabric• Batting at least 265cm (104in) square• Template plastic and fine-point permanent-marking• Fine thread in a neutral colour (hand piecing)• Milliners size 11 needle• Sandpaper board (optional)• Add a Quarter ruler (optional)• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing machine• General sewing supplies