Heritage Stars Directions

I got such a positive response from my ZigZag quilt I thought I'd give you some easy instructions if you'd like to make it yourself. According to my EQ drawing it will measure 78 1/2" x 87". My quilt finished  a little smaller but I do not prewash, but washed after it was quilted and bound.

First off, you can see the original at www.quiltindex.org and do a search for number 4A-7F-A4F.

You will need to make 86 6" sawtooth stars, or any other 6" block of your choice.

You will need to make 8 half star blocks. I drew it out in EQ and made a full block. There is no A and no large triangle. It will be a half block.

I like to oversize my setting triangles, but am going to give you the exact size. I would encourage you to make them a little larger and trim after the quilt is in strips.

Green and Pink: Cut 22- 9 3/4" squares  then cut twice on the diagonal for 4 triangles. (you will use 85 triangles and have 3  leftover)

Cut- 5- 5 1/8" squares then cut once on the diagonal to make two triangles. (These are the smaller corner triangles)

You will assemble the quilt by vertical rows. Use the diagram as a guide if needed to put the colors in the correct position. Make 9 rows, then attach the rows together.

I used the same concept only smaller with the Strawberry Fields quilt. You can refresh your memory at this post.

Enjoy!