Star Sampler Block 1

4 – 4 ½” squares of background fabric  
2 – 5” squares of background fabric  
2 – 5” squares medium blue  
1 – 4 ½” square of medium blue  

 Sewing:

  Make half square triangle blocks

ü     Using the 5” background fabric and the 5” medium blue fabric make 4 half square triangles.  See instructions below.

ü     Trim sewn square to 4 ½”.

ü     You will have 4 half square triangle blocks.

ü     Following the layout of the block above arrange your 9 - 4 ½” squares.

ü     Sew them together in rows then sew the rows together.

ü     Press.

ü     Check the size of the block. It should measure 12 ½”

Press your seam so that the intersection of the half square triangle block  is visible. Sew through this intersection when sewing your rows together. This way your points will come out perfect!