The block is a variable star, with a square-in-square center. I played with the block in Electric Quilt, made the center square the same color as one set of the star points, and it has a somewhat different look, which I really like. The other change I made was to use the same fabric for all of the background pieces.
This is one possible layout -- straight set with sashing as the inspiration quilt.
Then I decided to set the block on point without sashing, and ta-dah -- this is the version I'll probably make. I'll make it scrappy except for the background. If I make it with 12-inch blocks as big as I plan, I will need to buy a background fabric because it will need about 4.25 yards. (Rats -- I'll have to go to the quilt fabric store this weekend!) The center quilt area, without borders, measures 68" by 85".
I definitely want to figure something different for the outer border -- perhaps work in a portion of the design from the block. If and when I figure that out, I'll post it.
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