The picture that came with the quilt has the stars in pieces, so I guess I shouldn't worry about it. This is to be a quilt of valor gift to my son-in-law for serving overseas. It is not one I would prefer. I bought it before I ever made a quilt. With two whole quilts under my belt, I have now seen so many pretty quilts of valor that I wish I had waited on the purchase. But I have it, and I am going to make it, or give it my best attempt. It is called Stripes and Stars.