To make a small unique quilt approx 20” square (50cms) which could be the centre of a larger project, cushion cover or small wall hanging.

1. Cut out your own unique star shape using paper cuts.
2. Sew on to background using raw edge sewing techniques on the sewing machine.
3. Draw up your own pattern for a simple celtic design
4. Make bias strips from any fabric and apply using machine blind hem stitch.
5. Learn how to make and apply a zigzag border.
6. Setting and quilting ideas.

This is a fun class where many techniques will be learnt to make your own individual star with the added zing of a celtic pattern to make the star design really stand out. Making a zig zag border to fit any size edge will also be taught.

2 days

Background Fabric – 1 fat quarter

Can be plain or patterned, dark or light that reads plain or has a very small pattern. Should contrast well with the fabric chosen for the star. Alternatively the same colour bold EVENLY spaced stripe fabric can be used for both the background and the star.

Star Fabric and zig zag detail – ½ metre

Large bold and bright patterns work well or any pattern that contrasts well with the background fabric.
Otherwise the same EVENLY spaced bold stripe as the background fabric and the star. (Total ½ metre and a fat quarter.) If you are using a stripe then you will need an extra matching fat quarter of plain fabric to highlight the striped zig zag i.e. Black and white stripes use a plain black or white piece underneath.

Celtic work fabric – 1 fat quarter

Should be a good contrast to the background and star fabric. Batiks or closely woven fabrics work well for this.

1 metre viseoflex or similar
1 metre freezer paper
baking paper (Not greaseproof) available at supermarkets
Spray starch (available at supermarkets)
¼” Steam a seam, 1 box
Paper scissors, small and sharp
Fabric scissors, small and sharp
Pencil and rubber
Chalk marking pencil
Thread to match the star fabric
Invisible thread
Cutting board and ruler
Sewing machine in good working order with manual
Open toed foot or similar (number 20 for a Bernina)
Usual sewing equipment.