Block of the Month -- December, 2007
“Glowing Star”

Diagram: Fabric: Cutting Directions: Background Dark blue (think “starry night”) (4) 3½" squares (1) 4¼" square, cut in half diagonally twice Center square and star points Yellow or gold (1) 3½" square (2) 4¼" squares, cut in half diagonally twice Inner triangles Gold or yellow (to contrast with rest of star) (1) 4¼" square, cut in half diagonally twice

1. Pair background triangles with four of the star point triangles and pair inner triangles with remaining four start point triangles. Seam together on short sides, making sure that star point triangles are always in the same position in the finished unit. Press seams toward the star point triangles.
2. Pair a star point/inner triangle unit with a star point/background triangle unit; seam along long sides. Repeat with 3 remaining pairs. You should now have four 3½"-square units.
3. Assemble squares and triangle units according to the above diagram. May you have a stellar holiday season!!

• Use 100% cotton fabrics for the block. Wash fabrics before cutting. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run!
• Arrange the patches on a piece of felt, flannel or batting before sewing to aid in assembly.
• Stitch all seams ¼". Please try to be accurate!
• Unless otherwise specified, press seams toward the dark fabric if possible, taking care not to stretch any bias edges.

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