Squares and Stars quilt block

A 6″ finished block measures 6½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

A 9″ finished block measures 9½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

A 12″ finished block measures 12½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

For the 6″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Make 8 quarter-square triangle units

   Sew the Background B and Dark B and Medium B triangles together in pairs along a short edge, then join the pairs, matching the seams at the center. Press the last seam open. Each measures 2″ (1½″ finished).

2. Make 4 half-square triangle units

   Sew a Medium C triangle to a Dark C triangle along their long edges. Press toward the Dark. Each measures 2″ (1½″ finished).

3. Sew the units and pieces into 4 rows

   Lay out the units and pieces as in the picture and sew them into 4 rows. Press the seams in row 1 to the left, row 2 to the right, and so on, so they nest when the rows are joined.

4. Join the rows

   Join the 4 rows, matching and nesting the seams where they meet. Press the long seams open or to one side. The block measures 6½″ (6″ finished).

For the 9″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Make 8 quarter-square triangle units

   Sew the Background B and Dark B and Medium B triangles together in pairs along a short edge, then join the pairs, matching the seams at the center. Press the last seam open. Each measures 2¾″ (2¼″ finished).

2. Make 4 half-square triangle units

   Sew a Medium C triangle to a Dark C triangle along their long edges. Press toward the Dark. Each measures 2¾″ (2¼″ finished).

3. Sew the units and pieces into 4 rows

   Lay out the units and pieces as in the picture and sew them into 4 rows. Press the seams in row 1 to the left, row 2 to the right, and so on, so they nest when the rows are joined.

4. Join the rows

   Join the 4 rows, matching and nesting the seams where they meet. Press the long seams open or to one side. The block measures 9½″ (9″ finished).

For the 12″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Make 8 quarter-square triangle units

   Sew the Background B and Dark B and Medium B triangles together in pairs along a short edge, then join the pairs, matching the seams at the center. Press the last seam open. Each measures 3½″ (3″ finished).

2. Make 4 half-square triangle units

   Sew a Medium C triangle to a Dark C triangle along their long edges. Press toward the Dark. Each measures 3½″ (3″ finished).

3. Sew the units and pieces into 4 rows

   Lay out the units and pieces as in the picture and sew them into 4 rows. Press the seams in row 1 to the left, row 2 to the right, and so on, so they nest when the rows are joined.

4. Join the rows

   Join the 4 rows, matching and nesting the seams where they meet. Press the long seams open or to one side. The block measures 12½″ (12″ finished).