Star coaster tutorial

I have seen this star in an amazing book - Carefree quilts by Joy Lilly.

There were described place mats, but the idea is the same.

All you need  for two coasters is:

• two rectangles contrasting colors about 8 x 9 inches for the front,
• two rectangles of batting about 8 x 9 inches 
• two rectangles contrasting colors about 9 x 10 inches for the back. 

 Let's get started.

 

Step 1. Place the rectangles right sides up, align them and make two parallel cuts.

Change the middle strip and stitch two neighbouring pieces right sides together.

Step 2. Repeat step 1 with the new rectangles.

Pile the them right sides up again, align and make two parallel cuts.

Change the middle strip and stitch together.

Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the new rectangles.

Pile the them right sides up again, align and make two parallel cuts.
Keep in mind to align not the outer side , but points where seams crossing.

Note where the cutting line runs - you should have 3 similar triangles.

Step 4. Trim the tops to desired size.

 
Step 5. Cut batting and backing.
The back fabric must be 2 inches wider and longer than the top and batting.

 


Place as shown and quilt as you like.

Fold twice by iron and stitch.