Beginner Friendly Large Star Quilt Block

This quilt block is 20.5″ square so it wouldn’t take many blocks to whip up a quick baby quilt or even a bed quilt.

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Supplies Needed

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Step 1.

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Make HSTs for Central Pinwheel Unit. I used my Accuquilt GO! Cutter and this HST die to cut the fabric for my HSTs and then trimmed them down to 4″.

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Make the star legs. Take 4 of your 7.5″ background squares and all 8 of your 8″ x 4″ accent fabric pieces.

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Fold your background squares in half to create a crease at the center which we will use as a guide.

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Sew your accent fabric to your background square along the left edge using a 1/4″ seam allowance.

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Swipe up for the full review!

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How to Make an Easy Big Star Quilt Block – 20.5″ Block

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Beginner Friendly Large Star Quilt Block

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This quilt block is 20.5″ square so it wouldn’t take many blocks to whip up a quick baby quilt or even a bed quilt.

Supplies Needed

– (8) 7.5″ x 7.5″ Background Fabric Squares – (8) 8″ x 4″ Accent Fabric Rectangles – (8) 5″ Squares

Step 1.

Choose and prepare your fabrics.You have to decide on your fabrics and color scheme.

Make HSTs for Central Pinwheel Unit. I used my Accuquilt GO! Cutter and this HST die to cut the fabric for my HSTs and then trimmed them down to 4″.

Step 2.

Make the star legs. Take 4 of your 7.5″ background squares and all 8 of your 8″ x 4″ accent fabric pieces.

Step 3.

Fold your background squares in half to create a crease at the center which we will use as a guide.

Sew your accent fabric to your background square along the left edge using a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Swipe up for the full review!

How to Make an Easy Big Star Quilt Block – 20.5″ Block

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