Here is my quilt top I made.. I am a beginner and have never ever made anything other than rag quilts or block quilts and this is the tutorial I found and used for the Shining Star.. Its is a fun quilt to make and I think it may have what you are looking for... Hope this helps..
http://www.hgtv.com/search/results.d...ing+star+quilt
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