Drafting for the Creative Quilter

110 DRAFTINGFORTHECREATIVEQUILTER

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A

B and Br

C and Cr

E

10-POINTED STAR TEMPLATE PATTERNS; ADD 1/4 ̋ SEAM
ALLOWANCE TO ALL SIDES OF ALL SHAPES.

PIECING

1. Arrange the block and assemble half of the block in 5
   sections. Repeat for the second half.

B

C Cr

Br

D

E E

E

A A A

A

E

EA

B

C Cr

Br

D

E E

E

A A A

A

E

EA

Make 2 halves.

2. Join the 2 halves. Press this long seam open in the
   middle area. Clip and press in the direction of the
   arrows at the 2 ends of the seam.

Press open.

Clip.

Clip.

Join the halves, clip, and press.

Chrysanthemum

This block, inspired by a quilt by Kitty Pippin, is based

on a mathematical formula of 12 divisions of a circle

and spiraling squares (see Bibliography, page 127). The

size of each square is the diagonal measurement of the

square that precedes it. How you position your color can

create either a concentric effect, as I did, or a spiraling

effect.

BC D E F

A

Chrysanthemum block

Color placed concentrically

Color placed in a spiraling

effect

Vital Statistics

Block size: 16 ̋ finished, 161/2 ̋ unfinished

Drafting category: N/A

Grid dimension: N/A

Number of pieces: 114

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Every step must be done exactly and accurately.

Do not press the block after marking.

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