Star Bloom Sewing (my method)

I received comments from bloggers asking questions about this block. So I took lots of photos while sewing the Star Bloom blocks and will share them with you (in case you want to make this quilt too). Hopefully, it will answer all the questions. If not, don't be shy to comment. (Sorry, Joyce but you appear as a non-reply comment.) 

Here we go. 

I start my HSTs as a square with a line drawn diagonally in the middle. If you prefer the flip-a-corner method, the measurements will be different. 

From the print fabric, cut 1 rectangle at 2 X 5" 

2 squares at 2" 

3 rectangles at 2 X 3.5" 

4 squares at 2.5" 

From the background fabric, cut 1 rectangle 2 X 3.5" 

4 squares at 2" 

4 squares at 2.5" 

I start with the HSTs as it takes the longest to prep. So take one 2.5" square from each fabric and sew 1/4" on each side of the diagonal line. Cut on the line. Press open and trim them down to 2" squares. Set them aside but not too far. 

Take one white 2" square and pair it with one 2" square print. Add to the bottom of this unit the 2 X 3.5" white rectangle. 

Sew one print rectangle with one 2" white square. Do the same with the 2 X 5 rectangle and a 2" white square. 

Sew 2 HSTs together in one direction, then sew 2 more in the other direction as per the picture below. 

(This is where the measurements are different if you do the flip-a-corner method.)

To the last 2 print rectangles 2 X 3.5, you will add one HST at both ends. Pay attention to the direction of the HSTs. They have to mirror each other. 

This is what you should have. 

To the square, you will sew the first pairs of HSTs you have assembled. 

One is added to the top and the second one is added to the right side along with the last 2" square print. Like this. Mind the direction of these units. The white part has to point toward each other, like a butterfly. 

The rest of the block is assembled like a log cabin. Sew the 2 X 3.5 rectangle to the left of the unit and sew the long 2 X 5 rectangle to the bottom. Like so. 

Almost done. The last 2" white square will be sewed to the unit pointing to the right. The unit pointing to the left will be sewn to the left of the block first. Sew the last strip to the bottom. Again, pay attention to the direction of the HSTs. The white part of the HSTs has to point toward the other one. 

Voilà! Your block is done. 

Enjoy! 

;^) 

Joining 

Angela at So Scrappy 

Frédérique at Patchword and Quilts

Cynthia for Oh Scrap!