QuiltNotes Learning Center - Beginner's Guide to Quiltmaking: Stardust Quilt Tutorial and Free Pattern | Stripology Ruler | AccuQuilt

Easy pattern to make with this free pattern from Benartex. Finished size: 75" x 93". Block finishes at 16". Fabrics used were from the Grunge Seeing Stars Collection by Moda.

Finished Size 75" x 93"

20 Blocks finish at 16"

Classic Stipple quilting. Swirling Splendor backing from Benartex.

Squares and rectangles are all you need to cut for this pattern. Use the Stripology Ruler to make cutting quick and accurate.

ACCUQUILT DIES

If you have the AccuQuilt Fabric Cutting System, you can use square and rectangle dies or you can use the 2-1/2" and 4-1/2" strip cutter dies. These dies are listed below. Click on the highlighted number below for the die you want to know about.

2" x 4" Finished Rectangle

GO! Qube Mix & Match 8" Block (55715) Shape 8.
GO! Rectangle 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" (2" x 4" Finished) (55159 or 55715).
Cut 4-1/2" strips with GO! Strip Cutter-4-1/2" (55054), then rotate 90° and use GO! Strip Cutter-2-1/2" (55017 or 55014) to sub cut into 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles.

2" Finished Square

GO! Qube Mix & Match 8" Block (55776) Shape 2.
GO! Square 2-1/2" (55059 or 55709 ).
Cut 2-1/2" strips with GO! Strip Cutter 2-1/2" (55017 or 55014), then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2-1/2" squares.

4" Finished Square

GO! Qube Mix & Match 8" Block (55776) Shape 1.
GO! Square 4-1/2" (55060 or 55708).
Cut 4-1/2" strips with GO! Strip Cutter 4-1/2" (55054), then rotate 90° and sub cut into 4-1/2" squares.

This pattern uses the stitch and flip method to make the star points. You can also use a tool called the Folded Corner Clipper from Creative Grids. this tool is demonstrated in the video below.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Stardust Quilt Tutorial and Free Pattern | Stripology Ruler | AccuQuilt | Folded Corner Clipper