Make the Half-Square Triangle Units
- Use my easy sandwich method to make four half-square triangle units from the 3-3/8" green squares and the background squares of the same size. Each completed unit should measure 3" x 3". (If you're used larger squares, trim units back to 3" x 3" after sewing.)
Make the "Flying Geese" Star Tips
- Sew a 3" x 3" dark purple square to each end of a 3" x 5-1/2" rectangle as explained for quick pieced flying geese units. Trim, leaving 1/4" beyond each seam allowance, press. Make four identical units.
- Sew a 3" x 3" background square to each end of two flying geese units as illustrated for star sides above.
Make Patchwork Frames
- Randomly arrange the forty light 1-1/2" x 1-3/4" bars into four rows, each row containing ten bars (illustration shows fewer, ignore).
- Sew the bars in each row/frame together along their 1-3/4" edges. Press seams open. Each frame unit should be 10-1/2" long. If lengths differ, press thoroughly and remeasure.
- Sew a 1-1/2" x 1-3/4" dark purple patch to each end of two of the patchwork frames. Press seams open.
- Using your rotary equipment, square up the sides the patchwork frame units so that each measures exactly 1-1/2" wide along its entire length.
Assemble the Quilt Block
Refer to the drawing above to assemble the quilt block.
- Sew two green/background half-square triangle units side-by-side as shown. Press seam allowance towards the darker fabric. Repeat to make another identical unit.
- Sew the triangle units together as shown to make the center pinwheel. Press.
- Sew flying geese units to the top and bottom of the pinwheel. Press.
- Sew star sides to complete the star. Press.
- Sew shorter frame units to left and right sides of the star. Press.
- Sew longer frame units, with purple ends, to the top and bottom of the block. Press.
