If you are looking for a fun and easy-to-make pattern, this is definitely it.
To create the star, you will just combine hourglasses and squares together!
Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.
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Cut 5 squares from the background fabric.
Get one background square and one printed square.
Place them on top of each other and draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.
Sew 1/4 on either side of the line.
Once done, cut directly on the line and press them open.
Sew 1/4 on either side of the line.
Cut directly on the line and press them open.
Cut them into 4 squares.
Make the 2 packs of 5 squares into hourglasses.
Step 3:
Using your third pack, make the center blocks.
Cut them into 4 squares, then cut 4 squares on the background fabric too.
Step 4:
Assemble the blocks.
Place the solid square in the center and one hourglass block on each side.
Fill the corners with the 4 background squares.
Sew them in rows first with a 1/4 seam allowance.
Once done, sew the rows together, making sure the rows nest up.
Press it flat, and you have an Ohio star.
Step 5:
For the sashing in between blocks, you need 2 1/2 strips.
see to it to cut them the size of your block.
For the cornerstones, you need 2 1/2 squares.
