Another quick “Big Block” quilt. While I usually make scrappy quilts this one might look better as a two or three fabric quilt as shown below.
Quilt size is approximately 56 x 72
Squares are cut 6.5 inches
I used my Accuquilt GO 6 inch finished triangle die but use whatever method that you prefer to make 6 inch half square triangles (6.5 inch with seam allowances)
Estimated fabric requirements from EQ7. These are untested and here just as a guideline for you. I’d suggest having some extra on hand — for me that’s about a half yard extra!
For the two color quilt
Background – 2 yards
Brown – 3 and 1/4 yards – includes binding
For the three color quilt
Background – 2 yards
Red – 5/8 of a yard
Blue – 2 and 3/4 yards – includes binding
Arrange the squares and and half square triangles as show below.
Borders 1 and 2 are only on the top and bottom of the quilt, border 3 is on all sides.
1) Cut and sew a 2.5 inch border to the top and bottom of the quilt
2) Add the 6 inch border of half square triangles to the top and bottom of the quilt
3) Cut and sew a 4.5 inch border to the sides of the quilt and then the top and bottom of the quilt.
This was supposed to be a Red/White/Blue version but it looks more purple than blue on my monitor – you get the idea!
My finished quilt in greens is below.
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I like both quilts. Nice work to you both.I will make this for my Grandson , he has been in the Army 9 years this coming spring.Vera.
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Mary, I am having trouble printing a copy of your 5 Stars quilt pattern. Can you please send me a pdf?
Thank you,
Cat
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Do you have a queen size pattern
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I would like to do this in a queen is there a pattern please thank you
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Sorry, I don’t resize the quilts… I provide instructions for the quilts I make or those I intend to make. I can’t resize them to fit everyone’s needs.
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How do I get a copy of this quilt, 5 stars.
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Love ,love, your “Stars of Valor” quilt!! I have to make this for the “Valor” club I’m in. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the good work!!
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Love your 5 stars quilt! I’m going to make one for our QOV chapter in Chapel Hill, NC. Thanks so much for all of your hard work!
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It’ me again – is there any chance of a PDF coming for this quilt? I can’t get it to print and I want it for our guild’s QOV workshop.
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They are both very nice!
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Your tutorials are very easy to understand. Thanks for writing in “my” style.
I’ll be back after just finding your blog.
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I made the red, white and blue version for a Quilt of Valor. To make it a bit larger to be sure to meet the size requirements I made the blue border a bit bigger and added a small inner red border. I used more red for the binding. I love how it turned out. Thank you for posting this beautiful pattern.
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Could you email this to me. Unable to get this to print..pdf please & thanks so much
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I would like to make the 5 star quilt. Would it be possible to get pattern emailed to me? Something I can print off. Thank so much
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Use the “snippet tool” in your Micro Soft Windows. You can find the snippet tool in accessories. It allows you to save it to a jpeg. then print the jpeg. Instructions on how to use it on YouTube.
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When can I get this pattern? I love it. I’m making a quilt for my cousin that spent 13 years in the service. Thanks so much for sharing.
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If you cannot get it to print out, try copy and pasting the directions and images into a word document. I resize the images so that I take up as few pages as possible. Then I print from the word document and that works for me.
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