Schill93

But......I can't figure out how the block is made and there is no pattern that I am aware of. If you make the ends using 1/2 sq. triangle with one side being white that would not offer enough white to make that triangle shape next to it. Or am I wrong on that? Any ideas????

Gemm

I'm not entirely sure what half square triangle you're talking about as there are a LOT in there, but if I look at the picture with my head tilted on an angle, I think I can see a way of making the stars as a sort of 16-patch using HSTs and squares (the centre would be a large square instead of 4 smaller ones). Maybe someone else can explain this better... I think that might be what you're asking.

patricej

Gemm described it accurately

• the center is a plain square.
• the star points are made using either flying geese patches or two half square triangles facing each other. (i would use flying geese because there are fewer seams and they look better.)
• the block corners are smaller plain squares.
• the quilt borders are also made using two different sizes of flying geese.
  • the first border includes solid corner stones (plain patches)
  • i can't see the corners of the larger, outer border

if you want to make it more difficult, you could also use an 8-point lemoyne star using diamonds that meet in the center of the star.

OurWorkbench

It is actually a pattern that doesn't seam to be available any more per reverse image search I found that is Schnibbles Sweet Spot per http://maryonlakepulaski.blogspot.co...ot-origin.html It is no longer available at https://www.etsy.com/listing/6103562...isting_details It is made with flying geese according to https://islandlifequilts.blogspot.co...weet-spot.html and the image is at https://blogger.googleusercontent.co...0/DSC_2535.JPG
There is a similar pattern at https://www.maplecottagedesigns.com/...quilt-pattern/

Rhonda K

This is how I would break down the block.

Squares in each of the four corners

Four flying geese

Center square

Block size is your choice.

Example: For a 12 inch block (finished)

Cut 4 squares at 3 1/2 inches (finish at 3 inches)

Make 4 Flying Geese 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 (finish at 3x6 inches)

Cut Center Square at 6 1/2 inches (finish at 6 inches Square)

Rhonda K

Here is a tutorial for the block that finishes at 16 inches square. Just omit the center circle applique.

https://quiltingtutorials.com/tutori...lting-tutorial

illinois

Try Sawtooth Star. I saw it on SewCanShe and there is a pdf for it.

1CharmShort

maybe....those center star points look more like hourglass shapes than flying geese or HSTs to me. Just with 3 pieces all one color....
kinda like this star?

https://www.intrepidmeredith.com/201...ass-units.html

it seems like an optical illusion....if I look at it on point, it looks like FG, but if I tip my head, it looks like an hourglass
hmmm

here is a pattern from Quilter's Cache of an FG star
https://www.quilterscache.com/C/Clus...tarsBlock.html

dunster

They are sawtooth stars. You can make the points with either FG or HST's, your choice.

quiltingcotton

The star blocks are like the 'Block Star' on Missouri Star Quilt. You would have to work how you place the fabric to get the same color for each star. You would need to make a set of 4 to make a star of one color.. Block Star Video