![]() ![]() Sew (4) white/grey HSTs as follows to make a unit 2 repeat for a total of (4) units 2. Press seams open and trim the HSTs to measure 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. ![]() Gather the (12) white and the (12) grey 9 1/4″ x 9 1/4″ E squares and make a total for (24) white/grey E HSTs. Sew the stars block 1 to the left edge of block 2, then sew this unit to the top edge of block 3 to complete unit 1. Gather the (1) dark blue, (2) medium blue, (1) light blue, and the (4) white 2 1/2″ x 32 1/2″ G strips sew the G strips together to make block 3. Gather the (2) dark blue, (1) medium blue, (1) light blue, and the (4) white 2 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ F strips follow the diagram as placement guide and sew the F strips together to make block 2. Sew the A/D/D/A units to the top and bottom edges of the yellow star/D/D unit to complete block 1. Sew white 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ A squares to the left and right edges of (2) D/D units Sew D/D units to the left and right edges of the yellow/white star. ![]() Sew white/dark red and white/medium red HSTs together to make a D/D unit make a total of (4) D/D units. Make a total of (4) white/dark red and (4) white/medium red HSTs press seams open and trim the HSTs to measure 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″. Gather (2) 5″ x 5″ D dark red, (2) 5″ x 5″ D medium red, and (4) white 5″ x 5″ D squares to make white/red HSTs. Sew the C/B/B/C units to the top and bottom edges of the B/B/A unit to make the yellow star block. Sew B/B units to the left and right edges of a white 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ A square. Sew white 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ C squares to the left and right edges of a B/B unit make a total of 2 C/B/B/C units. ![]() Step 3 – Block 1įollow the diagram as a placement guide to sew (2) B/B HSTs together. Sew a total of (4) B/B units. You may also want to read this fabulous tip by Erika on HSTs. Repeat with the (3) remaining yellow and white squares for a total of (8) B/B HSTs. Trim the squares to measure 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″. Each white/yellow sewn unit yields two HST (half-square-triangle) blocks. Thread the machine with a white or light grey thread and sew on either side of the marked square with a scant 1/4″ seam allowance. Optional, but highly recommended when piecing, is to sew with a straight stitch needle plate on your sewing machine.Īnd in my 880, I am selecting the straight stitch needle plate.įor accurate 1/4″ seam allowances, install a 1/4″ presser foot on your machine I’m using 57D. Place a marked white square over a yellow square, right sides together, and pin together. With a pencil or water soluble pen, draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the white squares. (4) 2 1/2″ x WOF strips – border H Step 2 – Half-Square-Triangles Sewing machine (I used a BERNINA 880 Plus)Īll seams are 1/4″ unless otherwise noted. WOF = Width Of Fabric salvage-to-salvage.Batting: twin size sample quilted with Eversewn bamboo batting.2/3 yds yellow/gold – block and binding.I also used these fabrics to make this Red, White & Blue mini. Version one with the star points in blue and version two with the star points in red the steps in the tutorial feature version two.įabrics: the sample quilt features the Contempo Studio of Benartex fabric line Washed Wood and the white from my latest group Planted With Love. I love quilts with stars and while playing with the fabrics and color placement, loved both of these colorways. I’ve supported the group through the years and today I’m so honored to share this easy to sew Stars and Stripes project and perhaps encourage you to make a Quilt of Valor for a service man or woman. Quilts of Valor is a wonderful group that awards quilts to service members and veterans touched by war. ![]()
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