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Aunt Eliza's Star

The Aunt Eliza's Star block is made with squares, quarter square triangle pieces and on point squares using 3 fabrics set somewhat in a 3 by 3 square grid layout. While I make every effort to be sure of accuracy, I am unable to test every variation. Before you cut up large amounts of fabric, cut and sew a test block or two. If you find any errors, please email me at "jeannethro2 at yahoo dot com".

Happy Quilting, Jeanne

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Finished Size:
36 inches by 36 inches

Fabrics

Fabric 1: ³/₈ yd
Cut 2 strips 5¹/₄ inches wide. Subcut strips into 9 squares.

Fabric 2: 1¹/₄ yds
Cut 4 strips 4¹/₂ inches wide. Subcut strips into 36 squares.
Cut 3 strips 8¹/₂ inches wide. Subcut strips into 9 squares.

Fabric 3: ¹/₂ yd
Cut 3 strips 5¹/₄ inches wide. Subcut strips into 18 squares.

Instructions

Aunt Eliza's Star Instructions instructions

Cut fabric 1 and 3 square in half diagonally from corner to corner and then again in half diagonally in the other direction from corner to corner.

Trim fabric 3 quarter square triangles evenly on both sides to 4¹/₂ inches wide.

Trim off the top peak of fabric 3 quarter square triangles to measure 2¹/₂ inches tall.

Sew 2 fabric 3 quarter square triangles to 2 adjacent sides of fabric 2 small squares using a ¼ inch seam.

Press seams toward fabric 3.

Sew 2 of the previously sewn units to opposite corners of fabric 2 large square as shown with a ¼ inch seam.

Trim excess fabric from large square.

Sew 2 fabric 1 quarter square triangles to remaining unit sides as shown using a ¼ inch seam.

Press toward fabric 1.

Sew last 2 units to remaining opposite sides of block with a ¼ inch seam.

Press seams to one side.

Make 9 Aunt Eliza's Star blocks.

Taking the math out of quilting.

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