Star Sampler - Block 8

 

Variable Star

 

Cutting:

4 – 3” light blue squares (background)
4 – 5 ½” x 2 ½” light blue rectangles (background)
4 – 3 ¾” light blue squares (background)
4 – 3 ¾” dark blue squares
4 – 3” dark blue squares
1 – 2 ½” gold square

 

Sewing:

Quarter Square Triangles 

Using the 4 – 3 ¾” light blue squares and 4 – 3 ¾” dark blue squares make 8 quarter square triangle blocks. See block 7 for detailed instructions. The blocks should be 3square when completed.

 

Sew block together

ü     Following the layout of the block above arrange your squares.

ü     Sew them together.

ü     Press. You can press the seams open to reduce bulk if you wish.

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

Fabric Requirements Block 3 Block 6 Block 9
Block 1 Block 4 Block 7 Finishing 
Block 2 Block 5 Block 8  
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