Star Sampler Quilt Along–Block 10

For this week’s star, I decided to throw in a traditional block, the Ohio Star.  It’s easy, quick, and I think, quite pretty.  It’s amazing all the different looks you can get by just switching up your fabric a bit.

CUTTING AND FABRIC

Fabric 1 – Background – (4) 4 1/2in. squares and (1) 5 1/4in. square cut twice diagonally.

Fabric 2 – Center – (1) 4 1/2in. square

Fabric 3 – Circle Print – (1) 5 1/4in. square cut twice diagonally

Fabric 4 – Blue Flower – (2) 5 1/4in. squares cut twice diagonally

STEP 1

Lay out your triangles as shown above.

STEP 2

Sew the two sets of triangles together to make to larger triangles. Press open.

Sew those triangles together to form a square. Press. Trim to 4 1/2 inches.

STEP 3

Lay out your blocks as shown.  Sew together into rows and sew rows into block, making sure to pin all corners.  That’s it!  The classic Ohio Star.

Stormy