OK, I know there is a trick to this..and it is not ripping out seams 3 or 4 times. Please tell me ! Better yet a tutorial with pictures would be even better.

Thanks

a picture of the block would be helpful There are many types of star blocks

Is it matching the points that you are having problems?

I learned this trick years ago on Eleanor Burns or Fons and Porter (can't remember which). I put a pin straight down exactly on the point (or corner) of both pieces. This holds them together. Then when sewing just ease in any difference in the two pieces between the pins. They always come out perfect.

I was taught a trick for 4 patches... I'll take photos since it's easier to explain that way.

I've had the same problem and my teacher said to look at each block individually and then pin several times (1/4" from edge) once you matched the seams. Each block sometimes has different seams so you really have to look at each one and not just sew blocks together....at least that's what I was doing.

I am trying that method. The star points are gut from diagonal strips so there are lots of points to match. I am having a little more luck by opening the seams and ironing flat. still a lot of work. I am basting them first since i have to take them out several times.

I'd show you how I match up stuff but my basement flooded last night so until the insurance guys are done in there looks like I can only do things by hand!

there are a few dozen different star blocks- could you show us pics of what star blocks you are working on? if we saw the problem we could probably help.