This star of the orient quilt block byThe Sewing Channelis truly a gorgeous pattern.
It is easy to make, but you better be precise when cutting, folding, and sewing.
Learn how to sew this design by watching the video below.
Image by The Sewing Channel via Youtube
Use a ruler and marker, to draw a line on the crease at the back of each square.
Step 2:
Take one of the folded 1 1/2 squares and one 5 background square.
Place the triangle in one corner, and confirm all of the white is covered.
Open it and secure it in place with a pin.
Do the same on four corners with the same fabric.
Sew on the creased line.
Remember not to stitch toward the center of the block.
Step 4:
Measure the block if its still 5.
If not, trim it off.
Open it and secure it with pins.
Do the same with the remaining 3 pieces.
Sew on the line and press.
Remember not to stitch toward the center of the block.
Line up one of your quarter-inch marks on your ruler and cut the excess.
initiate the seam allowances and press.
Step 6:
Check the size of the block and trim if needed.
Place the folded 4 square in the corner beside the first one.
Sew, trim, and press the seams open.
Do the same with the other 3 units.
Step 8:
Assemble the blocks based on the picture.
Step 9:
Sew first in rows.
Pin them together and sew with a quarter of an inch seam allowance.
Press the seams open.
Step 10:
Sew the rows together with a quarter of an inch seam allowance.
Press the seams open.
