You should have 5 sawtooth stars.
And 20 twenty 16 patches (and a few extra leftover 4 patches if you were speedy)
All of these should measure 4 1/2"
Lay them out like this.
And sew them together like this. YAY!
Your center should measure 20 1/2" square
I am choosing to border mine like the original, (will show at the end of this post) but you can certainly finish it however you'd like.
I'm adding a red, shirting and goldish brown border.
They are all cut 1 1/2".
RED: cut two- 20 1/2"x 1 1/2" strips
cut two 22 1/2" x1 1/2" strips
Add to opposite sides of the quilt, press and add the 22 1/2" to the other two sides. Press
SHIRTING: cut two 22 1/2" x 1 1/2" strips
cut two 24 1/2" x1 1/2" strips
Add to opposite sides, pressing before adding the other 2 sides.
BROWN: cut two 24 1/2" x 1 1/2" strips
cut two 26 1/2" x1 1/2" strips.
Add to opposite sides, pressing before adding the other 2 sides.
Press quilt .It should measure 26 1/2" square.
Ta-Da! Admire your sweet quilt!
I picked up this little charmer in Houston 2 years ago. Blocks are old (1880-1910) but newly bordered and finished.
The maker opted to miter the border, but I didn't see a need to.
Isn't is adorable?!
Step by step, just like I got to the top of Mt St Helens is how you get this little quilt with little pieces done! I have the perfect backing. I'll talk about quilting in another post.
If you made 320 four patches like Ursula, here is a lovely option! She had not seen the original and I just love her version!
Thanks for letting me share your quilt Ursula!


What a great SAL! Any rendition will look great due to the scrappiness, in my opinion. I didn't get a chance to join in. I'm working through some Christmas gifts and my LQS's mystery quilt. Oh well, I can always bring up the rear later! Thanks for the sweet project!
ReplyDeleteThose star blocks are so cute! The small version of your vintage find is so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little quilt! I am so fond of star blocks and 16-patches, and your quilt combines then beautifully!
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