Star Sampler Quilt Along–Block 4

I’m totally loving this next block!  It’s called Morning Star Variation. 

Cutting and Fabric

Fabric 1 – Background – (1) 4 1/2 in. square and (1) 5 1/4 in. square cut twice on the diagonals to make 4 triangles and (4) 2 7/8 in. squares cut once on the diagonal to make 8 triangles

Fabric 2 – Red corner triangles – (2) 4 7/8 in. squares cut once diagonally

Fabric 3 – Blue floral – (2) 5 1/4 in. squares cut twice diagonally to make 8 triangles

Fabric 4 – Dot – (4) 2 1/2” squares and (1) 5 1/4 in. square cut twice diagonally to make 4 triangles

Step 1

Lay out your four triangles you will be using to make your center squares.

With RST sew Fabric 1 and Fabric 3 triangles together and Fabric 3 and Fabric 4 triangles together. Press.

Step 2

Sew together Step 1 triangles to make a square patch.  Press and Trim to 4 1/2 in.

Make 3 more of these.

Step 3

Lay out your corner square pieces.

Line up your background triangle (short side) with your square RST and sew.  (Your 90 degree angle on the triangle should line up even with your square.) Press open.

Step 4

Sew the second triangle on to your square forming one large triangle.  Press open and trim.

Step 5

Sew the two triangles together forming your corner squares.  Press and trim to 4 1/2 in. Make three more of these.

Step 6

Lay out your nine squares.  Sew into rows. Sew rows together to finish your fourth block!!

Stormy