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5 The lining has an appliqué star in the middle and each side of the box has a star or a circle in the centre on the outside. In order to find these centres, fold the lining and the background pieces neatly in half and half again at right angles. Press to get the creases at a cross in the middle and crease lines right up to the raw edge.

6 For the lining, line up the centre of the star with the creased cross on the fabric. Pin and sew in place. Sew six small circles evenly around the star.

7 For the background, sew the two stars opposite each other, lining up the star points with the crease line ¾in (1.9cm) below the raw edge. Sew three small circles in place – one in a contrasting colour in the star centre and the other two, the same colour as the star, on either side.

8 Sew the large circles opposite each other on the other crease line 1¼in (3.2cm) in from the raw edge. Sew the medium circles on top of the large circles in a contrasting fabric, followed by the small circle. Sew a small circle on either side of the large circle. Press the background and lining fabric.

9 Cut four pieces of wadding (batting) each 4¾in (12.1cm) square. Line them up with the corners of the back of the lining fabric. Tack (baste) in place.