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Star Power: Country Path Star Quilt Block & Country Path Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on January 5, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 4, 2022

Country Path Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Rust: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Rust 3 1/2″ square, plus it’s also flanked by the results of the White 3 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square as needed for this quilt block.)
Rust: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These will flank the Rust 3 1/2″ square in the center of this quilt block. Together with the results of the White 3 1/2″ square they’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Rust: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank the White 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Brown, Tan & Peach (or colors of your choosing): Cut FOUR (4) 2 5/8″ squares of each color. (These are paired with each other to form a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re flanked by the results of the Rust 4 1/4″ squares.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These will flank the Rust 3 1/2″ square in the center of this quilt block. Together with the results of the Rust 3 1/2″ square they’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank TWO (2) sides of the Brown 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block

Country Path Star Quilt Block Diagram

Country Path Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œCountry Path Star Quilt Blocks,â€ youâ€™ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished, 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.

Country Path Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Brown: Cut ONE (1) 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. (This is paired with the Rust 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. Then it’s flanked by the results of the Brown 2 3/8″ squares as well as the results of the White 3 1/2″ square. Once the center is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Brown: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (This will flank TWO (2) ends of the Brown 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. It’ll also be paired with the results of the Rust 2 3/8″ square. Once the the center of this quilt block is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Brown: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank the White 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Rust: Cut ONE (1) 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. (This is paired with the Brown 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. Then it’s flanked by the results of the Brown 2 3/8″ squares as well as the results of the White 3 1/2″ square. Once the center is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Rust: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (This will flank TWO (2) ends of the Rust 2″ x
3 1/2″ rectangle. It’ll also be paired with the results of the Brown 2 3/8″ square. Once the the center of this quilt block is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Rust, Tan & Peach (or colors of your choosing): Cut FOUR (4) 2 5/8″ squares of each color. (These are paired with each other to form a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re flanked by the results of the Brown 4 1/4″ squares.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank TWO (2) sides of the Rust 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)

Country Path Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Country Path Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œCountry Path Star Variation Quilt Blocks,â€ youâ€™ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished, 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.

Star Power: Ribbon Square Star Quilt Block & Ribbon Square Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on November 24, 2021 by TK HarrisonNovember 23, 2021

Ribbon Square Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Pink: Cut TWENTY (20) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Quarter-Square Triangles & will help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 2 1/4″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (16) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 4 1/4″ square which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Pink 2 1/4″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (16) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Pink 2 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the Pink
2 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (1) 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Pink 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles as needed for this quilt block.)

Ribbon Square Quilt Block Diagram

Ribbon Square Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œRibbon Square Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Ribbon Square Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Green: Cut ONE (1) 2 5/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Green: Cut TWENTY (20) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Quarter-Square Triangles & will help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 2 1/4″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (16) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Quarter-Square Triangles in the center of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 1 1/2″ x
6 1/2″ rectangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Green 2 1/4″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (16) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Green 2 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the Green
2 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (1) 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Green 1 1/2″ x
6 1/2″ rectangles as needed for this quilt block.)

Ribbon Square Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Ribbon Square Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œRibbon Square Variation Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Star Power: Arrowhead Star Quilt Block & Arrowhead Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on November 17, 2021 by TK HarrisonNovember 12, 2021

Arrowhead Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Pink: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut TWELVE (12) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Nine-Patch blocks. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 4 1/4″ square which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the White 2 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White/Teal Flying Geese,Â they’re also paired with the Teal/White Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWENTY-FOUR (24) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the Teal 2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Nine-Patch blocks. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Teal 4 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the Teal 2 3/8 squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)

Arrowhead Star Quilt Block Diagram

Arrowhead Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œArrowhead Star Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Arrowhead Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Teal: Cut ONE (1) 2 5/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Pink: Cut TWELVE (12) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Nine-Patch blocks. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 4 1/4″ square which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the White 2 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White/Pink Flying Geese,Â they’re also paired with the Pink/White Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWENTY-FOUR (24) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the Teal 2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Nine-Patch blocks. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Teal 2 5/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Pink 4 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the Pink 2 3/8 squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)

Arrowhead Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Arrowhead Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œArrowhead Star Variation Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Star Power: France’s Star Quilt Block & France’s Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on November 10, 2021 by TK HarrisonNovember 6, 2021

France’s Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Red: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares & with the results of the Tan 5 1/4″ square. Together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Tan 2 7/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Tan 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are flanked by the results of the Tan 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ Squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Blue 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the results of the Blue 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Half-Square Triangles in the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 2 7/8″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Blue 3 3/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the White
5 1/4″ squares & with the results of the Red 5 1/4″ square. Together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the combination of the Half-Square Triangles & the Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Tan
5 1/4″ square & with the results of the Red 5 1/4″ square. Together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)

France’s Star Quilt Block Diagram

France’s Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œFrance’s Star Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

France’s Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Blue: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares & with the results of the Tan 5 1/4″ square. Together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
Red: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 3 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.
Red: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Tan 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are flanked by the results of the Tan 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ Squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Red 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the results of the Red 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Half-Square Triangles in the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the results of the White 3 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the White
5 1/4″ square & with the results of the Blue 5 1/4″ squares. Together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Red 2 1/2″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Youâ€™ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the combination of the Half-Square Triangles & the Flying Geese. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Tan
5 1/4″ square & with the results of the Blue 5 1/4″ squares. Together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)

France’s Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

France’s Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œFrance’s Star Variation Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Star Power: Texas Star Quilt Block & Texas Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on November 3, 2021 by TK HarrisonOctober 27, 2021

Texas Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Blue: Cut TWO 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 3 3/8″ square & will help create a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 3 3/8″ square & the Blue 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. They’ll help to create a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s “framed” by the Blue 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles & by the Blue 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangles.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Blue 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Red
5 1/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)

Texas Star Quilt Block Diagram

Texas Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œTexas Star Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Texas Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Red: Cut TWO 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 3 3/8″ square & will help create a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 3 3/8″ square & the Blue 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. They’ll help to create a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 3 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Blue 2 1/2″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Red 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Youâ€™ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Red
5 1/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)

Texas Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Texas Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) â€œTexas Star Variation Quilt Blocks,â€ you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.