Star Quilt Pattern - Scrappy Floating Stars

Make the Scrappy Floating Stars Block

Assembling the Scrappy Floating Stars Block

© Janet Wickell

1. Draw a diagonal line on the reverse side of each dark star tip square. The line should stretch from one corner to the opposite corner.

2. Align the square with a corner of the background block, edges matched exactly and right sides together. Press to help the fabrics "stick" together or secure with a pin placed away from the marked line.

3. Sew a seam on the marked line.

4. Remove from the machine and cut away the excess triangles remaining past the seam. Leave an approximate 1/4" seam allowance.

5. Repeat Steps 1-4 to sew a second square to the background's opposite corner.

6. Move to the ironing board and press the block just as it was sewn to set the seam. Press seams towards the background--or towards the tip if background is very sheer. (Your swap hostess might specify a pressing direction.) That's it. Wasn't it simple? Now sew more and use chain piecing to make them go together even faster.

• Introduction, Materials & Cutting Chart
• Make the Scrappy Floating Stars Block
• Here's What You Have When Star Blocks are Sewn Together
• Optional Layout: Completing the Outer Star Blocks
• Floating Stars Quilt with Borders