I love creating patchwork star blocks, especially on Quilts
of Valor! It’s not the only block design I do, but when I create stars, I like
to do the easiest method possible! Why not?
Indeed!
For example, why not use the techniques learned last week when making Half Square Triangles (HST) rather than cutting out boo-coos of triangles? Why take the chance to
stretch the fabric’s bias out of shape?
Keeping in mind the HST techniques, I found this infographic
from Quilt Books and Beyond showing 7 easy star quilt blocks:
I'm hoping when you click on it, the picture will become readable! If not, save it, then open in something like PhotoShop! |
Look at this lovely:
It's the “Four-Patch” Star block pattern McCall’s
Quilting shared! They say it’s “Intermediate” level, but I say it’s easy peasy
when following the PICTURED step-by-step tutorial!!! Although it looks like it,
there are No HST involved! It’s simply an angle piecing on the ends. They
have a free .pdf download, but note the correction. I’ve inserted their corrected
directions here:
Cutting
Instructions
Cream Fabric ... Color
#1
... 1A - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2""
... 1B - Cut 12 squares 2 1/2"
... 1A - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2""
... 1B - Cut 12 squares 2 1/2"
Green ... Color #2
... 2B - Cut 4 squares 2 1/2"
... 2B - Cut 4 squares 2 1/2"
Purple ... Color #3
... 3A - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
... 3A - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Purple Print .... Color
#4
... 4C - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 6 1/2"
... 4C - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Assembly
Instructions
{Brackets indicate
where I added something to clarify}
I added the Bold to bring attention!
Step 1. On wrong side of {cream} square, draw diagonal line. Sew directly on top of marked line; cut away excess fabric. Press towards triangle (Diagram I). Note the direction of the drawn line for the short half trapezoid (4 1/2" rectangle used) as compared to the long half trapezoid (6 1/2" rectangle used). Make 4 of each.
Diagram I
Step 2. Sew together pieces as shown in Diagram II to
make quadrant. Make 4.
Diagram II
Step 3. Sew 2 rows of 2 quadrants each, rotating as
shown (Assembly Diagram). Stitch rows together to make Four-Patch Block.
Assembly Diagram
Oh, my! This is the easiest, my most favorite star block! I’ve
done this one many times already… no points to match! No HST!!! Notice it’s a
9-Patch! She calls it the July Star… :
Note the squares touching the center square! That’s where
the magic happens!
I didn’t get a good close-up picture of the stars, but this
is the star design I used on the Last Man Standing QOV!
Try it! I think you’ll like it!
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