- Using one A print, one cream print,
and four B print 2^1 ⁄ 2 ×42" strips, repeat
steps 1 and 2 to make Strip Set E and
cut eight E segments (Diagram 6). - Using one cream print and five
B print 2^1 ⁄ 2 ×42" strips, repeat steps 1
and 2 to make Strip Set F and cut
eight F segments (Diagram 7). - Referring to Diagram 8, lay out
one each of segments A–F. Layer
segments A and B, offsetting short
edges^1 ⁄ 4 " (Diagram 9). To precisely
align pieces, pin together at seam
intersections, pushing each pin straight
down into seam lines of both
segments. Sew segments together. Join
remaining segments in same manner
to make a diamond unit. Repeat to
make eight diamond units total.
Assemble Quilt Center- Using a water-soluble fabric
pen, mark four dots on wrong
side of each diamond unit
where^1 ⁄ 4 " seam allowances
intersect (Diagram 10). In
same manner, mark a dot in
one corner of each solid gray
20" square and solid gray
triangle.
(^21) ∕ 2
"
Segment E
Diagram 6
A
B
B
B
B
21 ∕ 2 ×42"
(^21) ∕ 2
"
Segment F
Diagram 7
B
B
B
B
B
21 ∕ 2 ×42"
A BCDEF
Diagram 8(^1) ∕ 4 "
(^1) ∕ 4 "
Diagram 9
20" sq.
Diagram 10
“I’VE ALWAYS LOVED THE LONE STAR PATTERN. I WANTED
A PROJECT THAT WOULD APPEAL TO EXPERIENCED
QUILTERS BUT WOULD BE AN ACHIEVABLE CHALLENGE
FOR A CONFIDENT BEGINNER.”
—Jan Kittle, owner