Chintz appliqué combined with pieced patterns, such as the Star of Bethlehem or Rising Star, was popular during the 1820s and 1830s. In this pristine example, the bright blue, yellow, and pink calicoes in the large star pattern seem to pulse with energy. The colors are repeated in the sprays of flowers that fill the white space between the “arms” of the star and the wide outer border. Both triangular borders are cut from long strips of calico yardage and are appliquéd in place, rather than pieced as one might expect.