Celestial Surprise Quilt Pattern 45 x 60 or 58 x 73 with Optional Borders Layer Cake Friendly! Seventeen Layout Options! Celestial Surprise — the stars appear like magic! Celestial Surprise turns 10 squares into bold checkered stars using a simple sew, slice, and re-sew technique that’s as fun as it is surprising. Fabric Requirements 24 Dark 10 squares 24 Light 10 squares If not using pre-cut 10 squares: Select six 1/3 yard cuts of different fabrics (Darks). Each 1/3 cut will yield four 10 squares (24 - 10 squares). A seventh 1/3 yard cut is recommend for design options or mistakes (28 squares). PLUS 2 yards of Light background yields 28 - 10 squares. Optional Borders: 1 1/3 yards for optional 5 border 2/3 yard for optional inner border Backing: 3 3/4 yards of 42 wide fabric Or 2 yards of 108 wide fabric for a no-seam back Binding: 2/3 yard * Printed Paper pattern * Finished Size: 45in x 60in or 58in x 73in with Optional Borders * Final Product: Quilt * Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing * Skill Level: Beginner