This block byMissouri Staris a combination of 8 triangles sewn together to make an octagon.
To turn it into a square, four small triangles are sewn on the corners.
There are two patterns that you might make with this block.
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The first one is this block, and the second is made by switching the colors.
Dont be afraid to try different things with this block.
Be as creative as you want.
I am sure youll have fun sewing this at home!
Turn it around, align the template again, and cut.
Repeat with the other layer cakes and background fabric.
Step 2:
You will need four background wedges and four colored wedges.
Get a background wedge and a color wedge.
Lay them right sides together with the solid color on the bottom.
Match them up point to point and sew a 1/4 right down the side.
Repeat for the remaining ones.
ensure the solid color is always on the bottom.
Iron them open with the dark color on the top.
Step 3:
Sew the pairs together, then press them flat.
Step 4:
Cut 6 inch squares from the background fabric and cut into half diagonally.
Step 5:
Take one triangle and finger press in half to make a crease.
Do the same thing on the piece you are putting it on.
Lay the triangle on top with the creases aligned.
Repeat with the other corners.
Trim into a square.
You need 3 rows with 3 blocks each.
