Square and Star Quilt Block

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

• Green: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.
• Dark Green: Cut TWO (2) 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.
• Dark Green: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares.
• White: Cut TWO (2) 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) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.

Square and Star Quilt Block Diagram

Square and Star Quilt

Square and Star Variation Quilt Block

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

• Light Blue: Cut THREE (3) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.
• Blue: Cut THREE (3) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares.
• White: Cut TWO (2) 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) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.

Square and Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Square and Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Square and Star Variation 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.