I’ve always wanted one of these kits. I finally found one at a price I was willing to pay.
I was so excited that the seams were marked so I could hand piece it.
Except, only the top piece in each stack was marked. ☹️
I decided to machine piece one diamond to see how it would go. The answer? Not good.
Hmmm…. not sure where to go from here. This might have to sit a while.
Have a great day!
KatyQuilts 
Katy, I just sent you a PM in Messenger!
I encourage you to keep trying because you will end up with a beautiful quilt. I used Judy Martin’s Shining Star Quilts book to make my star quilts. I like sewing the diamond pieces one by one rather than the strip piecing method. Once you figure out where to place your pins and how to sew a consistent seam allowance, you will find it goes more quickly than you might imagine.
I’ve made a small one using the strip piecing method. It takes a lot of pinning to match the seams. Persevere!
Aunt Martha apparently has a bit of a mean streak only marking the top unit – LOL. I’d agree with Wendy Reed – I’d do my best and hope the rest quilted out. Such pretty colors!
Hmmm, that is disappointing. Of course not being a precision piecer, I might just finish it any way and try to “quilt it out”. Guess that is why there are so many vintage star tops unfinished!
The kit lacked some quality control, eh? What a disappointment. Those markings do wash out — my first-ever quilt was a kit with markings. I have several unmade kits (in original packaging) in my vintage collection. When I give quilt history programs I’ve been asked when I will make them. I’m quick to answer, “Never!”