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

Starry Lane Wall Hanging

A festive framework for Starry Lane blocks results in a bright wall hanging. Fanciful orange, red, and yellow prints from Julie Paschkis’ Folklorica collection for In the Beginning Fabrics make pinwheels and star points pop like colorful confetti against the black background.
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Materials

Inspired by “Skylight Stars” from designer Avis Shirer of Joined at the Hip

Quiltmaker: Laura Boehnke

1/8 yard orange tone-on-tone (blocks)
5/8 yard yellow print (blocks)
1-1/8 yard black-and-green floral (blocks, sashing, outer border, binding)
1/4 yard teal wavy print (blocks)
1/4 yard red print (blocks)
8" square green tone-on-tone (blocks)
1/4 yard orange print (blocks)
5/8 yard black tone-on-tone (blocks)
6" square teal tone-on-tone (sashing)
1/4 yard orange-and-red stripe (inner border)
2-3/4 yards backing fabric
49" square batting

Finished quilt: 42-1/2"
Finished block: 10" 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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