It is time for the next block in our Toronto to Yokohama wall hanging. This one is called "Friendship Star". It is a fairly easy block. It belongs in the nine-patch category. Can you see why? In this lesson you will continue to sew squares together and also learn how to piece triangles.
Here is the block:
You will need some template plastic. Cut the pattern piece to measure 3 inches by 3 inches. You will need one of these. Then cut another piece of template plastic to measure 3 inches by 3 inches, then cut this piece diagonally to create a triangle. (This will make two pieces, but you really only need one)
- background fabric: Trace and cut 4 squares from the fabric you have chosen for the background. As in the first lesson, make sure you leave enough space as you trace around each piece for a 1/4in. seam allowance.
- centre of block fabric: Trace and cut 1 square from the fabric you have chosen for the centre of you block.
- star points fabric: Trace and cut 4 triangle pieces from the fabric you have chosen for the star points.
- background fabric: Trace and cut 4 triangle pieces from the fabric you have chosen for the background.
You should now be ready to sew the pieces together. Pin in the same manner as lesson #1.
Start with the triangle pieces. Sew a star point piece to a background piece. Repeat for the other three star points.
Now sew pieces together in rows as shown in photo.
Sew rows together and you have a finished block.
You will only need to make one block.
Good luck! Happy Sewing!
Email me if you have any questions.
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