Star Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial #10 - Dark Star

Welcome to Block #10 in the Star Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial Series, Dark Star.  I just can't believe we are on the tenth block already.  Only two more to sew...it's been a fun journey.  Remember that all blocks use 1/4" seam allowances and finish at 12".  If you need any of the past tutorials, visit the "Star Block of the Month" tab in the upper right corner of my blog.

Here's the Dark Star block we'll be sewing today.

The fabrics I used in this block are top to bottom:  Dark Brown, Brown, and Red.

These fabrics are from Robert Kaufman's Fusions and Jennifer Sampou's Studio Stash lines.

Cutting Instructions:

Dark Brown:  Cut 4 ea. 3-1/2" squares A

                               Cut 4 ea. 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" strips B

Brown:  Cut 4 ea. 3-1/2" squares A
              Cut 2 ea. 3-7/8" squares C

Red:  Cut 4 ea. 3-1/2" squares A
          Cut 2 ea. 3-7/8" squares C

Sewing the Block

Step 1:  Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the reverse side of all the Brown 3-1/2" squares A and all the Red 3-1/2" squares A.

Lay 1 Red 3-1/2" square A on 1 Dark Brown 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" strip B, right sides together with top, bottom, and right edges aligned.  The drawn line should run from the top left center to the lower right corner of the unit.

Sew on the drawn line from edge to edge.

Flip the Red fabric open, press, and trim away the two layers of backing fabric, leaving an approximate 1/4" seam allowance.  Save the cut away triangles for a future project.

Lay a Brown 3-1/2" square A face down on the unit with top, bottom, and left edges aligned.  The drawn line should run from the top right center to the lower left corner of the unit.  

Sew on the drawn line, from edge to edge.

Flip, press, and trim as before.  The unit should measure 3-1/2" x 6-1/2". 

Repeat to sew a total of four Flying Geese units.

Step 2:  Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the reverse side of the two Brown 3-7/8" squares C.

 

Pair them right sides together with the two Red 3-7/8" squares C.  Sew 1/4" away from the drawn line on both sides.

Cut on the drawn lines.

Open out and press to make four 3-1/2" triangle square units.

Sew the triangle square units into pairs as shown.

Then sew the pairs together into a Pinwheel unit.

Step 3:  Lay out the block.  

Sew the units into three rows.

Sew the rows together to complete the block.  Smile!

If you sew a block, I would love to see it!  

Also, don't forget to visit again tomorrow for the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour!

I'll be giving away a copy of the upcoming Volume 9.

Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!

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Jennifer Schifano Thomas