Its my turn to do the block-of-the-month for the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild. Since I love wonky stars, I thought I'd do a slight variation, using solid black for both the background and center squares to give it more negative space. I also love bright colors, so it should be a fun quilt when put together. This is my first attempt at a tutorial, so feel free to look at other tutorials if mine is unclear. (Just google 'wonky star tutorial' - and be sure to use solid black for both the background and center squares.)
Step 1: Cut 9 4 1/2 inch squares from solid black. Then 4 6 1/2 inch squares from bright colors.
Step 2: Cut the bright squares into triangles.
Step 4: Sew the triangles to the black using a quarter inch seam. Fold over and press. Turn the squares over and using the black square as a guideline, trim off the excess colored fabric. You can then unfold the square and trim off the excess fabric at the seam, leaving a 4 1/2 inch square - partially black and partially colored.
Step 5: Lay the other triangles over your trimmed squares in the opposite direction. Sew with a quarter inch seam.
Step 6: Turn, press, and trim off the excess triangle fabric to make a 4 1/2 inch square. Then unfold and trim off the excess at the seam. Press the squares.
Step 7: Layout your star point squares with the black squares as shown above. Sew squares into 3 rows using SCANT 1/4 inch seams. Then join the 3 rows together using SCANT 1/4 inch seams.
Step 8: Press and you now have a completed block.
I am loving this wonky star! I'm making mine soon.
ReplyDeleteFun block to make! I can't wait to see them all together.
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