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Quilt Block Pattern


Square and Star

Size: 12" Finished
Beginner Level

Cutting Instructions
1/4" seam allowance included in measurements (Need help cutting pieces using the rotary cuter? Refer to our Rotary Cutting lesson page.)

Square and Star Block

White
... Two 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares cut twice diagonally to make 8 quarter-square triangles - Piece A
... Four 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" squares - Piece B
... Two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares cut once diagonally to make 4 half-square triangles - Piece C

Red print
... Four 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares cut twice diagonally to make 16 quarter-square triangles - Piece A.
... One 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" square - Piece D
... Four 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares - Piece E

Piecing the block
Step 1. Using Diagrams I and II as guides, piece together four Unit 1 and one Unit 2.

Step 2. Layout pieced units and four Piece E to form rows (see Assembly Diagram). Sew rows together to make block.

Diagram I
Unit 1
Diagram I

Diagram II
Unit 2
Diagram II
Assembly Diagram
Assembly Diagram

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