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Friday Quilting Tutorials / Make a "Calico Star" Quilt with Jenny!

Make a "Calico Star" Quilt with Jenny!

Difficulty
Beginner
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About This Tutorial

Finished Size: 91" x 91"

Jenny demonstrates how to make a beautiful Calico Star quilt using 10 inch squares of precut fabric (layer cakes). Learn how to make quick and easy half square triangles using the easy 8 method, then watch Jenny square those half square triangles in a flash using a Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer. All those half square triangles are made into broken dishes, chevron, and square in a square blocks. Put 'em all together in one big nine patch, and you have a gorgeous Calico Star!


Tutorial Resources

Layout PDF (Download PDF)
Instructor

The Supplies List

1 Pack
Print Layer Cake (10" Squares)
1 Pack
Solid Layer Cake (10" Squares)
1½ Yard
Background Quilt Fabric (includes inner border)
1¾ Yard
Outer Border (includes Cornerstones)
1 Yard
Quilt Fabric for Binding
8¼ Yard
Quilt Fabric for Backing
Products
from this Tutorial
quilting supplies
Fantasy 10" Squares

$35.95

$40.00

Fantasy 10" Squares

currently unavailable
Bella Solids White Layer Cake

$40.95

$43.00

Bella Solids White Layer Cake

currently unavailable
Bella Solids - White Bleached Yardage

$8.60

$9.00

Bella Solids - White Bleached Yardage

currently unavailable
Calico Star Pattern by Missouri Star

$8.50

$10.00

Calico Star Pattern by Missouri Star

Digital Download - Calico Star Pattern by Missouri Star Primary Image

$6.95

$9.00

Digital Download - Calico Star Pattern by Missouri Star

Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers

$33.95

$35.95

Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers

Baby Lock Jubilant - 80 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine

$599.00

$899.00

Baby Lock Jubilant - 80 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine