David,
I found this video and it was most helpful.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...ideo__D81.html
I have forged ahead. I have had to tear out some of the seams and do over, but this video said to use Scotch Magic Tape on the sewing side before ripping out - that was a lifesaver!
I've managed to get half of the star completed. It gets easier after the first one is completed. It sure looks strange until you trim it on the dotted lines - then you see the star "shining through".