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Variable Star

I am going to briefly cover making a variable Star using quarter square triangle units as these are very similar to half square triangles, just a repeat of a couple of steps really. When cutting squares for quarter square triangles we need to add 1 1/4” inches to our finished size, then cut both ways on the diagonal. We will again be sewing before we cut as in the method used for half square triangles Although I would probably classify this block as intermediate rather than beginner. I think that if you’ve mastered the half square triangles, then a quarter square triangle is very do-able and it’s good to stretch ourselves a wee bit. Don’t be afraid to have a go, if it does all turn to custard, you can always toss it in your scrap bin to use in a crumb block.

Fabric Requirements

You will need two color ways that contrast yet work well with each other and a background, I have used pinks and greens

From the background cut
Two of 4 7/8” squares and one of 5 1/4” square
From the dark green cut one of 5 1/4” square
From the dark pink cut two of 5 1/4” squares
From your medium green cut two of 4 7/8” squares
And finally from the light pink cut one of 4 1/2” square
(Pic 1)