SEDONA 117
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Fabric requirements and
cutting numbers are given for
both 18 ̋ and 36 ̋ (finished)
Sedona designs. The numbers
in parentheses are for the 36 ̋
Sedona design. I suggest that
you highlight the numbers for
the size you choose in order to
prevent confusion when making
this quilt.Fabric Requirements
Fabric requirements are approximate
and will vary depending on your
color map.
Gold: 1 yard (2 yards) total for
background
Deep darks: 7/8 yard (11/2 yards)
total for star points
Medium lights: 7/8 yard (11/2
yards) total for star points
Accents: 3/4 yard (11/4 yards)
Two contrasting fabrics: 1/3 yard
(1/2 yard) each for sawtooth border
Print: 1 yard (12/3 yards) for
Borders 2 and 4*
Accent: 1/8 yard (1/8 yard) for
Border 3
- Cut Border 4 on the lengthwise
grain.
Vital Statistics
Drafting category: 8-pointed star
Number of pieces: 428 (524)
Number of shapes: 11 (13)
Color and Design
Begin by making very accurate templates (page 90). Then explore your color
and fabric options and start cutting to make your “map,” or rough-cut mock-
up (page 91). Start in the center star area and develop Sedona Star outward.
If you plan the center star and triangles and then the next layer of 16 star
points, you can begin to sew. This much will have established all the color
options. Remember, you don’t need a lot of different colors, just a variety of
value, intensity, and visual texture options. The outer layer of 24 star points
will echo the colors in the center sections, but they could and will change
in design and fabric slightly. The outer layer should support, enhance, and
relate to the center area to create a oneness. Be open and willing to change
and then always ask yourself if the changes you make are improving the
color and design. Don’t be in a hurry to sew until you have exhausted all
your options and have created a beautiful block. You don’t need to be right
the first time; just the last time. When working with split points, use two
highly contrasting fabrics to create dimension.Workmanship
This block is not extremely difficult to sew. It does, however, require you to
be awake, present, and accounted for. It is a slow, choppy sewing process in
many areas, though not a lot of chain piecing. Be willing to take your time.
You will deal with many bias edges, so take extreme care with your iron;
I suggest a hot, dry iron. Use your templates to monitor your work—this
is critical to the success of the block in either size. This block is just like
a jigsaw puzzle—each piece must fit exactly to the next. Trim seams to a
generous 1/8 ̋ in the smaller, pieced areas, and pay close attention to your
piecing illustrations and pressing paths. Cut and sew the center star and sur-
rounding triangles first, then create the second layer of 16 star point units,
and then the outer layer of 24 star point units and surrounding triangle
units. Finally, assemble the quilt top.uuuuuu Noteworthy uuuuuu
The inner diamond shape and the outer layer diamond shape of the 18 ̋
Sedona design are not fractured as much as the 36 ̋ Sedona design.