Starburst EPP vs 20 Petal Chrysanthemum: Which Quilt Shape to Choose

Quick answer

Choose the Starburst if you want a complete, large-scale quilt project with a built-in layout; choose the 20 Petal Chrysanthemum if you prefer a single, dramatic motif you can use as a block or standalone piece.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Project size: Starburst gives you a complete quilt top; 20 Petal Chrysanthemum is a single 8" block.
• Prep work: Starburst includes all paper pieces and templates; 20 Petal Chrysanthemum requires separate purchases for paper and templates. If you want minimal ordering steps, Starburst is simpler.
• Design flexibility: 20 Petal Chrysanthemum lets you arrange multiple motifs or combine with other shapes; Starburst follows a set pattern. Choose Chrysanthemum if you like to improvise; choose Starburst if you want a proven layout.

Product facts

• STARBURST: Starburst Complete Paper Piece Pack includes all paper pieces needed for a 58-1/2" x 78-1/2" quilt, plus a 7-piece acrylic template set. You get everything to finish a large quilt in one purchase, no need to calculate yardage or piece counts.

  

• 8" 20 Petal Chrysanthemum: 8" 20 Petal Chrysanthemum paper pieces and acrylic templates are sold separately; select quantities and descriptions from product options. You control how many motifs you make, but you must buy templates and paper pieces separately, which adds planning steps.

  

Which is right for you?

Best for

• Quilters who want a ready-to-go large quilt project with a clear pattern
• EPP fans who prefer buying a complete kit rather than sourcing pieces individually

Not for

• Quilters who want to design their own layout or use a single motif as a block or accent
• Those on a tight budget who want to buy only the pieces they need for a small project