- 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.
- 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.
- Sew a seam on the marked line.
- Remove from the machine and cut away the excess triangles remaining past the seam. Leave an approximate 1/4" seam allowance.
- Repeat Steps 1-4 to sew a second square to the background's opposite corner.
- 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.
That's it. Wasn't it simple? Now sew more and use
chain piecing to make them go together even faster.
