Diamond Star EPP Quilt

After just under a year of stitching (and maybe a month of inactivity) E's diamond star quilt is done, washed and crinkly. So many stitches, so many fussy cuts. Additional in progress photos can be found in my previous blog post here. 

Quilt details

Hand pieced using English Paper Piecing method

54" x 72" after washing (will ultimately go on a daybed)

99.5 blocks consisting of (12) 2" diamonds = 1,194 diamonds

Diamonds cut using acrylic cutting template from Paper Pieces

Borders to even out edges

Backing: Lecien Flower Sugar pink floral

Binding: Vintage Picnic 108" wide navy bias gingham 

Diamonds pieced as follows

-95 full blocks

-4 blocks pieced in halves (one half block is attached at top of quilt and one half block is attached at bottom of quilt)

-1/2 block

Template papers

Purchase at www.paperpieces.com

Alternatively, here are links to cut your own papers. I print on 110 weight cardstock at 100%.

Diamonds:

Incompetech

Print with minimum border of .25" and block size of 2" with black outline

Borders:

I made my own papers and cutting template as very few were needed for this project. I've attached the PDF below for others to use. Cut fabric larger than the paper template, with 1/4" or 3/8" seam allowance all around. 

For outer corners, cut paper in half - you only need two half border pieces.

Border template

Love the look of this quilt, but want to machine piece it? 

Check out Vintage Carousel quilt pattern by Stitch Mischief. It's a good one!

Border details: