Star of Bethlehem Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):

• Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square.
• Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares.
• White: Cut TWO (2) 2″ x 3 1/2″ strips.
• White: Cut TWO (2) 2″ x 6 1/2″ strips.
• White: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.

Star of Bethlehem Quilt Block Diagram

Star of Bethlehem Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “star of Bethlehem Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.