Assemble the First Eight Hands Around Quilt Blocks
Make the Patchwork Star Center
- Arrange four 2" squares, four small flying geese units and a 3-1/2" red center square into three rows as shown, top of illustration.
- Sew the components of each row together, matching edges carefully. Press seam allowances towards the squares.
- Sew the rows together, butting seams allowance lofts for a snug fit. Press.
Assemble the Large Quilt Block
- Arrange two background/purple half square triangle units, two deep red/background half square triangle units, four background/deep red flying geese and the patchwork center into three rows as shown.
- Sew the components of each row together. Press seam allowances in adjoining rows in opposite directions.
- Sew rows together to complete the block. Press. The block should measure 12-1/2" x 12-1/2" square.
- Repeat to make a total of (15) identical quilt blocks.


