For this block we are keeping it simple. Lots of half square triangles for you to sew. We sew them slightly bigger than you will need and then trim them to 4 ½ inch squares.
You will need 3 colours of fabric. One for the background, one for the ‘star’ and one for the centre ‘square’.
Fabric quantities for Block 5:
Background (Colour E light): 10 inch x 20 inch
Star (Colour B bright): 10 inch x 10 inch
Centre square and filler (Colour C mid): 10 inch x 10 inch
Fabric cutting for Block 5.
Background:
Colour E Light (white): Cut eight 5 inch squares
Star:
Colour B (bright): Cut four 5 inch squares
Centre square and filler:
Colour C Mid (mid red): Cut four 5 inch squares
Small stitch length
Finished block size is 16.5 inch square.
Seam allowance: ¼ inch seam (6mm).
