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DIOPTRA is comprised of a network of stars, their connections weaving together through their points, plotting a path across the sky. The pattern is named after the dioptra, an ancient Greek surveying device that allowed users to make large, complex measurements - say, determining the distance between Rome and Alexandria - based on the positions of the stars.

DIOPTRA’s stars include some unique angles, achieved through either foundation paper piecing or standard piecing with a bit of trimming (it’s up to you). Full instructions included for foundation paper piecing in case you’ve never tried it and would like to give it a try.

This listing is for a digital download PDF quilt pattern. It includes a full color, detailed instructions; a foundation paper piecing template; a coloring sheet; and fabric placement worksheets. Please note that you will need to print the paper piecing templates if you choose to paper piece (templates fit on US Letter / A4 paper).

TECHNICAL DETAILS: Upon purchasing you will receive an email with a download link. This download is for a .zip file. The link will expire 24 hrs after your first download. (If you are having trouble or accidentally wait too long to download, the link can easily be refreshed, just send an email!) Please note that .zip files must be downloaded on a computer, and will not be viewable on mobile devices/tablets unless you have an app to unzip .zip files. Once unzipped all the PDFs will be viewable on any device.

Dioptra is an intermediate pattern, mostly because laying out and assembling the nested block design takes a healthy dose of organization.

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