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Also known as: Lone Star, Star of Bethlehem, Star of the East, Blazing Star
A magnificent eight-pointed star radiating from the center, created from diamond shapes with background triangles and corner squares.
The Lone Star is built from 8 identical diamond units radiating from the center, with background triangles and corner squares set in between. Each diamond unit can be strip-pieced for efficiency: sew graduated strips together, cut at a 45-degree angle, and reassemble the cuts to form each diamond section with concentric color rings. The critical challenge is Y-seam construction where points meet at the center and where background pieces are set in. Starch your fabrics generously and sew with precise 1/4" seams to keep the star lying flat.
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Star diamond fabric (graduated) | 2" diamond template (45-degree) | 64 |
| Background fabric |
| 4.5" square (corners) |
| 4 |
| Background fabric | 6.5" x 4.5" triangle (sides) | 4 |
Total yardage: 1/4 yard each of 5-7 graduated fabrics, 1/2 yard background
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Star diamond fabric (graduated) | 3" diamond template (45-degree) | 64 |
| Background fabric | 6.5" square (corners) | 4 |
| Background fabric | 9.5" x 6.5" triangle (sides) | 4 |
Total yardage: 3/8 yard each of 5-7 graduated fabrics, 3/4 yard background
Four paw units with triangle claws connected by sashing strips forming a center cross.