Wonky Star Sashing Quilt

Last week, I shared how to create a quilt where sashing is the star.  The sashing in that quilt was done with just squares and rectangles.

This week, I decided to focus on a different set of sashing blocks in the EQ8 Block Library.

Under Star Sashing, I found 28 different star point blocks suitable for sashing spaces in a quilt.  As I went through each of the blocks, I discovered a number of different sub-categories within this group.

• Even Star Sash - In this category there are four star points for each sashing block and all the star points are exactly the same size.  8 options.
• Uneven Star Sash -In this category there are four star points for each sashing block and the star points are different sizes.  6 options.
• Star Sashing with Inset - In this category there are four star points with a horizontal/vertical line between each pair of star point. 8 options.
• Friendship Star -There are two star points for each sashing block, creating a friendship star when using in a quilt. 3 options.
• Overlapping Friendship Star - There are four stars for each sashing block, but the star points overlap (3 options).

Here is an example of each used in a quilt.

Even Star Sash

Uneven Star Sash

Star Sashing with Inset

Friendship Star

Overlapping Friendshp Star

For my Wonky Star Sashing quilt, I chose to work with Uneven Star Sash 6 from the EQ8 Library. 

The sashing space used for my quilt was 9" x 4".
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Given the wonky angles, I would foundation piece this unit.

Uneven Star Sash 6

I also created two variations of the design that allowed me to carry the design into the borders.  These are actually just half blocks.

Star Sashing Variation 1

Star Sashing Variation 2

To carry the sashing pieces into the borders, I needed to use Layer 2 on the quilt worktable.

Tip:  When overlaying blocks on Layer 2, make sure to delete the "hidden" fabric on Layer 1 to avoid incorrect fabric yardage.  Hidden fabrics are still included in fabric yardage calculations.

Here is the quilt from the video.

Wonky Star Sashing Quilt by Kari Schell

What star sashing block will you chose to work with for your sashing quilt?  I look forward to seeing your design.  Designs can be shared in the Learning EQ Facebook Group.

Learning EQ Facebook Group Wonky Sashing Stars Post

Happy quilting.

​Kari

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