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    HIDDEN STARS

    Jul 07, 2022 5 minutes
    Designed by CAROLYN FORSTER

    BEHIND THE QUILT

    FABRIC CONSTELLATIONS

    “I first saw the quilt that mine is based on in the book Clues in the Calico by Barbara Brackman (published 1989 by Howell Press). The name of the quilt in the book was ‘Morning Star’ or ‘Vestibule’, and the quilt was made in the early 1900s. I loved the fact that the stars are made with the sashing and posts. It’s like they are hidden until the quilt comes together.

    “I’ve used lots of different cream print fabrics for the Four Patch blocks and the sashing strips throughout the quilt. I’ve mentioned quantities in the ‘You will need’ section relating to yardage but, really, the more fabrics you can use the better, and if you have odd scraps that fit the sizing then do use those! As with many scrappy quilts, the more the merrier.

    “For the border or the outside edge

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