NiichMom ... it seems to vary which way it points.
Froggy ... the 8 pointed one you mentioned, is probably what they call Double Friendship Star.
As I find any sorts of "Friendship" block patterns, I have been keeping them in a binder. There are several more Friendship Star patterns ........ some look like or are variations of the two that both of you have mentioned. And some have a totally different look.