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From Quick Quilts
Winter 1997/98
Tumbling Stars
Designed by Mary Jobe Mason

Finished Quilt Size
36 1/2" x 36 1/2"
Number of Blocks and
Finished Size

9 Pinwheel Star Blocks 9" x 9"

Tumbling Stars

Pinwheel stars flip and tumble their way across this lively wall hanging to create a striking addition to your home. Sew it in no time flat for a quick winter pick-me-up!

Fabric Requirements
Teal leaf print ... 1 1/4 yds. (border & binding)
Teal marbled print ... 3/8 yd.
Sage green print ... 3/8 yd.
Beige print ... 5/8 yd.
Backing ... 1 1/4 yds.
Batting ... Crib size
Other Materials
Sewing thread
Quilting thread (hand-quilting)
Monofilament thread (machine-quilting)

Planning
Before assembling, carefully lay out the pieces for each block so that fabrics face in the right direction. However, once assembled, the blocks are symmetrical and can be placed in any direction.

Cutting the Fabric
Teal leaf print ... *4 strips 5" x WOF (width of fabric)
... 9 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Teal marbled print
... 18 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Sage green print
... 18 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Beige print
... 36 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
*cut first

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