How to Sew a Friendship Star Quilt Block

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose 2 fabrics

   To make a scrappy version, choose 2 groups of fabrics such lights and darks or yellows and blues.
   
   Keep a good contrast between background and star fabric so you'll be able to see your star. , For example, to make a finished 12 inch (30.5 cm) block, each finished unit will measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) square (12 divided by 3).
   
   Add a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) seam allowance to finished unit size then cut 4 squares from background fabric and 1 square from star fabric., Cut 2 squares each from background and star fabrics.
   
   Place 1 square of each fabric right sides together.
   
   Draw a diagonal line from one corner of lighter fabric square to the opposite corner.
   
   Sew on both sides of the diagonal line 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) from drawn line.
   
   Cut apart on drawn line and press seam towards the darker fabric., Chain piece units together using a 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) seam and press seams to one side.
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   Step 2: a background plus a complimentary fabric for the star.

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   Step 3: The finished size of the block should be easily divisible by 3 to the nearest 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm).

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   Step 4: Half Square Triangle - square method To make a half square triangle unit using the square method

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   Step 5: start by adding a 7/8 inch (12 divided by 3 plus 7/8 = 4-7/8) seam allowance to the finished unit size.

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   Step 6: Friendship Star layout Layout squares and half square triangles in 3 rows by 3 columns as shown.

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