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Capturing the Celestial Magic: The Starry Night Quilt by Janice Zeller Ryan
A good star quilt can be quite mesmerizing. From a clear night's sky to complex fabric patterns, the star design has a way of mesmerizing. The Starry Night Quilt is another gorgeous free pattern from Better Off Thread by Janice Zeller Ryan on Robert Kaufman Fabrics that is sure to be your next exciting sewing project.
Pattern Overview & Key Details
If you're a quilter who wants to do something that is contemporary, geometric and precise, this is a must do! Including the following core specifications and requirements from the official pattern:
- Finished Size: 62" X 76" (157 cm X 193 cm) ideal statement throw for a living room, an eye-catching accent piece for a bed.
- Skill Level: Intermediate. The precision in the manufacture of sharp points makes it suitable for confident makers seeking to learn how to be precise.
- Technique: Foundation paper piecing (FPP) guarantees those wonderful points are pin sharp each and every time without the aggravation of bias edges.
- Fabric Compatibility: It works well with fat quarters, line-ups of fabric, or even a deliberated and coordinated scrap stash.
Why You’ll Love Making It
The Starry Night Quilt is unique for its use of contrast and movement. The overall design gives an impression of layering and a cosmic quality, yet breaks down easily into foundation paper piecing pieces. It can be a great platform to display any specialty blender, some modern solids, or a gradient colour story, similar to a twilight sky.
Final Thought
A paper-pieced quilt project such as the Starry Night Quilt is a great opportunity to expand your skill set and make a truly heirloom quilt. From Janice Zeller Ryan's careful design abilities to Robert Kaufman's high standards for fabrics, there is no doubt that the project is going to be fun to sew and great to look at. Pick up the tools and set to work with your paper-piecing needles and prepare to bring a slice of the night sky into your sewing room!
Full Pattern: Starry Night Quilt Free PDF Pattern
