Make the Triangle Square Units
Each star block has eight triangle square units that are made by sandwiching the 3-7/8" dark warm squares with the light background squares of the same size. Pairs are sewn together with two diagonal seams, then cut apart to create two triangle squares. Use my easy triangle square instructions to make the units, then press seam allowances towards the dark triangle. Each unit should measure 3-1/2" square.
Make the Nine Patch Strip Sets
- Sew a 2-1/2" x 27" medium-dark strip to each side of a light background strip of the same length. Press seam allowances toward the darker strips. Square up one end of the strip set and cut ten 2-1/2" segments from it.
- Sew a 2-1/2" x 13-1/2" light background strip to each side of a medium dark strip of the same length. Press seam allowances towards the darker strip. Square up one end of the strip set and cut five 2-1/2" segments from it.
- Sew two segments from Step 1 to a Step 2 segment, matching seams carefully. Press seam allowances towards the center row. Repeat to make a total of five nine patch units.
