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25 - Patch Star

       This is a very traditional block made from five different fabrics:  A, B, C, D, and E, as shown below.

Fabric Requirements for One Block
FABRIC 10" Finished 15" Finished

A

 4 - 2.5" x 2.5"
4 - 3.5" x 3.5" 		4 - 3.5" x 3.5"
4 - 4.5" x 4.5"

B

 5 - 2.5" x 2.5" 5 - 3.5" x 3.5"

C

 4 - 2.5" x 2.5" 4 - 3.5" x 3.5"
D 4 - 2.5" x 2.5" 4 - 3.5" x 3.5"
E 4 - 3.5" x 3.5" 4 - 4.5" x 4.5"

   Instructions

  1. Begin by making the eight (8) half-square triangles (HST).  You can use your favorite method, or if you do not have one, use the HST Tutorial.  When finished, these HST should each measure 2.5" for the 10" block or 3.5" for the 15" block.
  2. Cut each of the remaining squares for the size of block being made.
  3. Layout the block into rows, as shown to the right.  Be careful to place the HST going in the same direction as illustrated.
  4. Sew each row of five squares together.
  5. Press the top, middle, and bottom rows the same direction, while pressing the second and fourth row in the opposite direction.
  6. Sew the five rows together, using a 1/4" seam.
  7. Press the block flat.
  8. Trim to the exact size desired.
  9. A blank template is provided so that you can experiment with color placement.  The entire look of the quilt can change by rearranging colors .

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     Using this block alone, in a simple layout with a sashing and cornerstones, results as shown to the left.  
     Using this block alone, in another simple layout, substituting the center square of each block with yellow results in a "floral" quilt.

     Using this block alone, in two different color combinations (blue and yellow, shown at left), and no sashing yields a striking quilt.  Notice how the color of the borders have been alternated?

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