Block size: 17″ square unfinished
This block uses one symmetrical print. The sections of the star block are cut from the same repeat. Choose a bright fabric with many colors and a coordinating tone-on-tone for the background. Use a dark tone-on-tone for the corners.
Fabric Requirements
Fabric 1: Symmetrical fabric – ½ yard
Fabric 2: Coordinating tone-on-tone – 1/3 yard
Fabric 3: Dark tone-on-tone – ¼ yard
Cutting Instructions
Fabric 1
✸ Cut a set of 8 identical repeats from template A.
Fabric 2
✸ Cut (1) 5″ x WOF strip; subcut into (16) triangles using template C.
Fabric 3
✸ Cut (4) template D triangles.
Block Construction
- Start by laying out the complete block to the left of your sewing machine. This block is constructed in eighths.
- Sew a Template C patch tot the right side of the top of each Template A patch. Make 8.
- Sew a Template C patch to the left side of the top of each Template A patch.
- Sew the diamond sections together in pairs. Make 4 quarter sections.
- Sew 2 quarter sections together. Make 2 halves.
- Sew the halves together matching the center and seams.
- Sew Template D patches to the corners.
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What size are the templates? They look huge. Was confusing-thought the actual templates were the small ones on the instruction sheet, then realized no way would they make a 17″ block. My son told me to click on the blue templates phrase. But there was no “this is one inch ” guide on the template pdf either. ??
Hi Sara, Try opening the pdf in a pdf viewer and printing from there. A is 7″ x 3 1/4″ and C is 3 3/4″ x 3 1/4″, D is a hair past 4 1/4″ by the same. Thanks, Betsey
Did anyone try converting this lovely block/idea a 12 inch block?