Stars & Trunks

TUTOR: MICHELLE MARVIG

The Feathered Star block may be a traditional block, but when presented in this scrappy, modern version it is certainly updated. The centre of the block is a focal point with fun, feature fabrics. Their colour is a contrast to the outer, pink points and contrasting lime green kites.

This design is machine pieced, with techniques used to make for accurate points. Freezer Paper is used for the kite shapes. Partial seams are required to complete the block. While the star fabrics are scrappy, the single background makes the layout easier. We will make one block and piece a section of the border.

Skill level: Intermediate

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CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Stars & Trunks with Michelle Marvig

Two-day Class: Saturday – Sunday, April 11-12

Class Times: 9am to 5pm

Materials fee: $17.50 for the acrylic template. Please have the exact amount in cash in an envelope with your name on it.

You will need to bring:

  • 3m white print background fabric
  • 2m of assorted pink fabrics cut into a minimum of:
    • Seven 2¼in x 42in strips, better to have 14, 2¼in x 21in strips
    • Six 1¾in x 42in strips, better to have 12, 1¾in x 21in strips
    • Twenty-seven 2in x 42in strips, better to have 54 , 2in x 21in strips
    • Four 6in x 21in for corner units
  • Ten 6in x 21in lime green fabric for kites and borders, or:
    • Eight 2in x 42in, better to have 16, 2in x 21in strips
    • Seven 1½in x 21in strips
    • Thirty-two 5in x 6in lime green for the kites
  • Freezer paper
  • Neutral thread for piecing
  • 2B pencil
  • 28mm rotary cutter, small square ruler and cutting mat

Sewing machines will be provided.

To complete the project at home (do not bring to class) you will need:

  • 60cm Binding fabric
  • 4.2m Backing Fabric
  • 2.1m of 240cm Batting