Michael Miller Fabrics Radiant Star - Downloadable PDF

Radiant Star Quilt by Heidi Pridemore

What Is Being Made

The Radiant Star is a 36" x 36" finished quilt designed by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics' La Florette Collection. This intermediate-level quilting project creates a striking geometric star pattern through precision piecing and fussy cutting techniques, resulting in a balanced, symmetrical quilt top suitable for wall display or bed use.

Quilting Craft and Techniques

This pattern employs several essential quilting techniques to achieve its radiant design. Fussy cutting is a primary method used throughout the project, requiring careful placement of fabric templates to center large and small design elements within specific fabric sections. This technique ensures that the printed motifs from the La Florette Collection fabrics are strategically positioned for maximum visual impact.

Precision piecing is critical for constructing the star formation, as multiple diamond and triangle units must align perfectly to create the radiant effect. The pattern utilizes template-based cutting, which provides accuracy for the various geometric shapes that compose the star's rays and central elements.

The quilt construction involves assembling cut fabric pieces into units that are then sewn together to form the complete 36" x 36" top. Binding strips are prepared and attached to finish the quilt edges professionally.

Fabric and Materials

The Radiant Star pattern specifies Michael Miller Fabrics from the La Florette Collection:

• Fabric A (CX8102-Blue): 2-1/2 yards, used for primary star components including fussy-cut diamonds and triangles
• Fabric B (SC5333-Cadet): 1-2/3 yards, used for accent pieces and fussy-cut elements
• Backing (CX8103-Navy): 2-1/2 yards for the quilt back
• Binding strips: Four 2-1/2" strips cut width of fabric (WOF), plus two 44" WOF strips for completing the quilt edges

Cutting and Pattern Components

The pattern provides detailed cutting instructions using five numbered templates to create the geometric pieces:

• Template 1 diamonds: Four pieces fussy-cut centered on large design elements from Fabric A
• Template 2 diamonds: Four pieces fussy-cut centered on small design elements from Fabric B
• Template 3 triangles: Forty pieces cut from Fabric B
• Template 4 triangles: Forty pieces fussy-cut centered on small design elements from Fabric A
• Template 5 triangles: Forty pieces cut from Fabric B
• Center square: One 30-1/2" x 30-1/2" square fussy-cut from Fabric B
• Corner squares: Four 3-1/2" squares fussy-cut centered on small design elements from Fabric B

Difficulty Level and Suitability

Rated as an intermediate project, the Radiant Star requires quilters to have foundational skills in accurate cutting, precise seaming, and template work. The fussy-cutting requirement demands patience and attention to detail but rewards the maker with a professionally coordinated finished quilt that showcases the La Florette Collection's printed designs.

This downloadable PDF pattern is available free from Michael Miller Fabrics and includes a digital representation of the completed quilt top. Quilters are encouraged to check www.michaelmillerfabrics.com for any pattern updates before beginning their project.