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In this timeless design, a medley of dainty Liberty prints and crisp white cotton come together quickly and easily for a striking effect. Jessie is going to show you how to sew this beautiful starburst quilt so it’s over to her!
Half-square triangles are the familiar building blocks to so many of our favourite quilt blocks and patterns – always the faithful and versatile tool in our quilting arsenal. The unique setting of the Starburst quilt, radiating from the centre, is what really packs a punch here! A total reproduction of a beautiful antique quilt I spied online after a quilting deep-dive (you know the ones…) dating back to the 1950s. It was so good that I had to recreate it for the readers of Today’s Quilter in a mix of Liberty Tana lawns and pretty cotton florals for a classic country vibe. Be sure to use a good range of light and dark toned fabrics to highlight the secondary pattern. Chain piecing can be your best friend here, just stay organised and don’t get ahead of yourself or you may find yourself with a few triangles in the wrong direction and the seam ripper firmly in grip – trust me, I’ve been there! If you’re new to the world of quilting don’t worry. We have a beginner’s guide to quilting as well as a how to use a sewing machine tutorial.
You will need
- Light printed fabrics – seventeen (17) 9in x 24in pieces
- Dark printed fabrics – seven (7) 9in x 24in pieces
- Background fabric – 2¾yds
- Backing fabric – 3⅞yds
- Binding fabric – ½yd
Finished size 52in x 60in Notes
- Seam allowances are ¼in throughout.
- Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.
- RST = right sides together.
- WOF = width of fabric.
- HST = Half-square triangle.
How to make a starburst quilt
