Piecing the Stars Step 1. Referring to Diagram I, sew 6 strip sets using 1 1/8" x 14" strips, offsetting each strip approximately 1". After each addition and keeping right sides together, press to set each seam. Press seam allowances away from first strip in each set in direction of arrow as shown. Make 16 of each. Diagram I Step 2. As shown in Diagram II, position acrylic rotary cutting ruler over strip set; align 45-degree-angle line on raw edge. Trim away and discard end. Cut 8 segments 1 1/8" wide from each color combination. Check the 45-degree angle occasionally and true up if necessary. Diagram II Step 3. To make diamonds, position segments for rows 1 through 6 (see Diagram III). With right sides together and using a pin, align match points of rows 1 and 2 at each seam line. Stitch seam, and keeping right sides together, press to set seam. Continue adding segments and setting seams. After all rows have been added, press seams in same direction (see Diagram IV). Make 16 sets of 8 matching. Diagram III Diagram IV