The actual name of this block varies but one thing is certain, it makes a wonderful design to showcase Christmas or any holiday seasons’ designs and colours. We will be making the top only during the session but you will be given instructions and ideas for various backing methods for you to choose from. Also learn to make up half square triangles and sew units quickly with the chain piecing method. The completed quilt top measures approximately 54” X 72” made up of twelve units of this block, which makes it a perfect lap sized piece to cuddle up with.   Materials to bring to the session: We will be constructing the blocks with the sewing machine so please bring your sewing machine with all attachments, manual and extension lead if you have one. Fabric: You can use quilting cotton or poly/cotton fabric for the blocks. Fabric requirements are based on 44” wide fabrics. Look at the block above as a guide and choose your colour way as you would like. Red accent = 1 meter White background= 2 meters Dark green portion of star= 1.5 meters Light beige portion of star= 1.5 meters Binding strip for edge=1 meter (instructions/demo will be given on how to bind the quilt in the session so if you want to hold off in deciding and purchasing the binding colour- you can wait until later). Neutral coloured all- purpose sewing thread. Usual sewing kit to include pins or clips, measuring tape and sharp fabric […]