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May 2009 American Patchwork and Quilting
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PROJECTS & IDEAS | THROWS & WALL

Friendship Star Log Cabins

The vivid red points jump off the quilt while the muted gold points recede to form a single Friendship Star. A four-in-one print from the Happy Campers collection by American Jane for Moda Fabrics provided a fussy-cut middle border featuring the ABCs.
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Materials

Inspired by “Log Cabin Stars” designer Flavin Glover
Quiltmaker: Laura Boehnke

8" square gold print (block centers)
1/4 yard total assorted red prints (blocks A, C, and D)
1/3 yard cream print (blocks A, B, and E)
1/4 yard total assorted yellow prints (Block B)
1/8 yard light blue floral (Block C)
7/8 yard blue dot (Block D, inner and outer borders, binding)
1/8 yard blue plaid (Block F)
1/8 yard dark blue print (Block F)
1/4 yard alphabet print* (middle border)

*The featured quilt uses yellow print and red multiprint panels that are separated into four sections by a strip of alphabet print that runs parallel to the selvages. If using these particular fabrics, you will need 1/2 yard each of red print and yellow print.

1-1/8 yards backing fabric
37" square batting

Finished quilt: 30-1/4" square
Finished blocks: 5-1/4" square

Quantities are for 44/45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics. Measurements include 1/4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

Continued on Page 2: Cut Fabrics

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