Resizing Your Scrappy Lone Star

I’ve had several people ask me how they can make their own Scrappy Lone Star. I’ve put together this chart, so you can make a variety of sizes from 16″ to King-sized.

The top portion of the chart is for the original Scrappy Lone Star with 9 diamonds per panel. (Tutorial is here.)

9star

I have also included measurements for a 36 diamond panel Lone Star, if you prefer the piecing to remain small as the size of the quilt increases.

36star

Scroll down for descriptions of each column in the chart.

size chart

Size: this is the size of the star diagonally from point to point. The star will fill the top of the bed and shouldn’t drop over the side. You will need to add extra background and/or borders for your quilt to drop over the mattress.

starsize

Strip Width: How wide to cut your initial strips. That one is easy!

Strip Length: I overestimated, so that I was sure you would have enough.

Offset strips: This is how much you stagger your strips before sewing them.

The 32″ star is offset 2.25″. Each size varies.

Diagonal cutting width: The width you cut your strips on the 45 degree angle.

Square Size: This is the size you cut your background squares. I have listed the minimum size. If you want the background to extend further, make your squares larger.

If you have any questions, leave them in the comments, and I will update the chart for clarification!

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9 Responses to Resizing Your Scrappy Lone Star

Dee | February 11, 2013 at 5:41 am | Reply

Thanks for doing this! This was one of my next “want to do” projects!
Amanda | February 11, 2013 at 5:55 am | Reply

You are a genius Janice! Thanks so much doing the hard work and sharing with all of us! I will put this go good use for sure
Jan | February 11, 2013 at 7:09 am | Reply

Perfect! I’ve been waiting for this! Thanks!
Renee | February 11, 2013 at 7:11 am | Reply

Wow thanks so much for doing this for us! I just got a mini jelly roll to make my first scrappy star quilt. Very excited, it is such a pretty quilt!
Elizabeth Johnson | February 11, 2013 at 10:02 am | Reply

This is great!
Laura | February 11, 2013 at 2:11 pm | Reply

I’ve loved that off-center lone star ever since I first saw it. The Lone Star is what got me into quilting. You make it sound very simple. So I have a stupid question–do you appliqué the star on background fabric once it’s done?
Doreen | February 11, 2013 at 2:26 pm | Reply

Thank you so much for the VERY clear explanation/charts!!! Have saved this post to my bookmarks!!! Hugs……..
Marit | February 12, 2013 at 10:50 am | Reply

Very useful info! One of these stars is on my to-do list for this year.
Kristy @ Quiet Play | February 12, 2013 at 11:57 pm | Reply

Ooh perfect! Was keeping an eye out for this!! Thanks Janice!