Materials
Q 30cm (^3 ⁄ 8 yd) white tone-
on-tone print fabric (star
centres)
Q 90cm (1yd) red tone-on-
tone print fabric (star
backgrounds)
Q 1.1m (1^1 ⁄ 4 yd) solid red
fabric (sashing, Border 1
and binding)
Q 1.1m (1^1 ⁄ 4 yd) red and
white spot print fabric
(setting triangles and
cornerstones)
Q 35cm (^1 ⁄ 2 yd) each of
red print fabrics in four
different values: light-
medium; dark-medium;light-dark; and dark-dark
(inner star)
Q 30cm (^3 ⁄ 8 yd) each of fi ve
light-value red on white
print fabrics and fi ve
medium-value red on
white print fabrics (outer
star and Border 2)
Q 3.3m (3^5 ⁄ 8 yd) backing
fabric
Q Batting at least 165cm
(64in) square
Q Paper for foundations,
such as photocopy paper
Q Scrap of light cardboard
Q Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Q Sewing machine
Q General sewing suppliesFinished size:
147cm (58in) square
Block size: 14inNote: It is recommended
that fabrics be 100% cotton,
pre-washed and well ironed.
Requirements are based on
fabric 107cm (42in) wide. The
diff erent values of the red print
fabrics are important to achieve
the visual impact of Michelle’s
project, so read the instructions
carefully before selecting your
fabrics. Each star has four
main foundation patterns.
Foundations A and C always use
the lighter values, while B and Duse the darker values. Lay out
your fabrics before cutting, to
ensure you have the correct
placement of the values.
Foundation piecing is used
to make the stars and the
instructions assume a good
working knowledge of this
technique. Sew all the
foundation-piecing seams with
a short stitch length to make it
easier to remove the papers
without aff ecting the stitching.
Instructions are given for using
the printed Pattern Sheet in the
magazine as well as the digital
patterns on http://www.homespun.net.
au/homespun-patterns.05
PROJECT84 Homespun http://www.homespun.net.au/homespun-patterns