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Christmas Star Quilt Pattern

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Assemble the Christmas Star Quilt Block

Christmas Star Quilt Block Pattern

Assemble the Christmas Star Quilt Block

Janet Wickell

Assemble the Christmas Star Quilt Block

  1. Arrange components into groups as illustrated.

  2. Sew the components of a 4-unit corner group together, and then join the two rows (press unit seams in opposite directions where possible; press the seam allowance that joins rows towards the row with the medium green/neutral triangle square unit). Repeat for remaining corners.

  3. Sew a strip-pieced segment between two corner units as shown. Press seam allowances towards the strip pieced unit. Repeat to assemble remaining corners/strip pieced units.

  4. Sew the center square between two strip pieced units to create the center row. Press seam allowances towards the center square.

  5. Join all rows, matching seams carefully. Press the block. it should measure 20-1/2" x 20-1/2" square.

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