Wrapped Up In Christmas

This pattern was adapted with quilt groups in mind. Often, volunteer quilters get together to make Quilts of Valor. As with any group project, things go more smoothly if the process is broken down into logical steps so that the parts can come together in the end. We hope that your group will enjoy making a quilt to thank a veteran for his or her service.

Fabric Requirements:

This quilt can be made from only three fabrics: red, white, and blue. However, assorted prints create an interesting, scrappy look. Note that these instructions are for 100% cotton, first quality, quilting weight fabric that is at least 40” wide. You will need approximately:

For Blocks: 2-1/4 yds White, 1-3/4 yds Blue, 1-3/8 yds Red

For Borders: 3/4 yd Blue, 3/4 yd Red

For Backing: 4-1/2 yds

For Binding: 3/4 yd

Cutting and Organizing the Fabric:

There are three elements to the main quilt top:

red+white stripes

blue+white 9” Morning Star blocks, and

red+white+blue 9” Split Star blocks

Whether you are sewing alone or with a group, a good idea is to make labels before you cut the fabric.

LabelFabricCutting Instructions

Borders

Left/Bottom BordersRed(2) 4-1/2” x WOF*

Top/Right BordersBlue(2) 4-1/2” x WOF

Stripes

Red StripesRed (11) 2-3/4” x WOF

White StripesWhite(11) 2-3/4” x WOF

Morning Star Blocks

Star Center Squares White (21) 3-1/2” squares

Star Points White (168) 2” squares

Star Corner Squares Blue (84) 3-1/2” squares

Star Background Blue (84) 31/2” squares

Split Star Blocks

Corner Square White (7) 3-1/2” squares

HST/QST Squares* White (25) 5” squares

HST Center Squares Blue (11) 5” squares

Corner Squares Red (7) 3-1/2” squares