Showing posts with label Hunters Star Throw. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hunters Star Throw. Show all posts

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Quick Hunters Star Throw - Part 4

Binding

  1. If the number of binding strips are greater than 1, sew strips together by laying ends right sides together forming an L.
  2. Sew on diagonal where fabrics cross from upper left to lower right.
  3. Trim excess to ¼ inch.
  4. Repeat to make a continuous strip; press seams open.
  5. Fold and press strip lengthwise in half wrong sides together.
  6. Leaving a 5 inch tail, sew binding to quilt top matching raw edges with a  ¼  inch seam allowance.
  7. Stop  ¼  inch before corner with needle down.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Quick Hunters Star Throw - Part 3

Sandwiching Quilt

You will need a backing fabric of at least 88 by 64 inches, but a bit larger would be better.
  1. Place pressed backing right side down on a flat surface large enough to lay flat; tape in place at sides, then corners.
  2. Lay batting on top of backing and smooth wrinkles; tape in place at sides, then corners. (If using slippery batting, spray baste to baking and top.)

Friday, September 14, 2012

Quick Hunters Star Throw - Part 2

Border

  1. Cut and/or piece 2 strips of border fabric the length of quilt top measuring from middle.
  2. Sew borders to sides using ¼ inch seam.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Quick Hunters Star Throw - Part 1

This Hunter's Star throw measures about 84 by 60 inches finished and used 2 fabrics for blocks and borders. Use the Hunter's Star fabric calculator with the following settings for fabric requirements and instructions to make the blocks:
24 inch block
2 columns
3 rows
The other settings can be set to your preferences.