A star block with perfect points made from squares
I saw this technique at a retreat sometime in 2015. These star blocks are easy to cut, easy to piece and make beautiful quilts. The block is made from 2-1/2" squares and 3-1/2" squares.
This 60 second video shows you how.I use my Accuquilt to cut the squares. If you have odd shaped fabric scraps this is the perfect way to cut those. The block in this demo uses the same fabric for all of the background squares and the same fabric for all of the star points but also looks great with scrappy fabrics for background and/or star points.
Cut the Squares
You'll need the following squares:
For each of the 2-1/2” squares for the star points, on the wrong side of the fabric mark a line across one diagonal.
Stitch the Star Points
Using 4 star point squares and 4 background squares, with right sides together place a star point on a background square as shown above. Stitch just to the right of the marked line for much better results. This is the perfect time for chain stitching.
Next you will trim off the corners as shown.
Press the seams toward the star point fabric.
Place and stitch the remaining 4 star point squares as shown. Trim the corners.
Press the seams toward the star point fabric and your star points are complete.
Assemble the Star Block
Layout of all the pieces.
Stitch together in rows then stitch the rows together.
Make 48 blocks. Stitch together 8 rows of 6 blocks. Add a 3" border to make a 60" x 78" finished quilt which is the perfect size for a Quilt of Valor.
Scrappy Stars
Happy quilting!
Carol