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Quilt Block Pattern

5-Star Block

Size: 12" Finished
Intermediate Level

Bonus Pattern
Place Mats and Napkins

5-Star Block

Cutting Instructions:
Cream
1-A ... 4 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
1-B ... 12 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
1-C ... 2 squares 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
1-D ... 8 rectangles 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
1-E ... 4 strips 1 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Red
2-A ... 48 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Gold
3-B ... 1 square 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
3-C ... 2 squares 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Medium Green
4-F ... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 26"
Dark Green
5-F ... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 26"

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Flying Geese Unit
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 2A red squares. Layer Piece 2A square and Piece 1D cream rectangle, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other end of rectangle (Diagram I). Make 8.

Diagram I
Diagram I

Step 2. Square in a Square Unit
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 1B cream square. Layer Piece 2A and upper right corner of Piece 1B cream square, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Using Diagram II as a guide, repeat the steps for each corner of the square. Make 8.

Diagram II
Diagram II

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