Ohio Star
Also known as: Variable Star, Eight Point Star
A nine-patch star: plain corners, a centre square, and quarter-square-triangle side units whose triangles form eight points.
Block Details
- Category
- Classic
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Grid Type
- nine-patch
- Piece Count
- 21
- Tags
- nine-patchqstbeginnertraditional
- Also appears in
- Nine PatchStars
Block Details
- Category
- Classic
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Grid Type
- nine-patch
- Piece Count
- 21
- Tags
- nine-patchqstbeginnertraditional
- Also appears in
- Nine PatchStars
Construction Tips
Accurate quarter-square triangle units are the key to a sharp Ohio Star. To make a QST unit: layer two contrasting squares right sides together, draw a diagonal line, and sew a quarter inch on each side. Cut apart to yield two half-square triangles. Then pair two HSTs with opposing fabrics, draw a diagonal line perpendicular to the existing seam, sew and cut to produce two finished QSTs. Trim each to the exact unfinished size. Assemble the block in three rows of three, pressing seams toward the plain squares.
Cutting Chart
9 inch
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Star fabric | 4.25" square (for QSTs) | 2 |
| Background fabric | 4.25" square (for QSTs) | 2 |
| Star fabric | 3.5" square (center) | 1 |
| Background fabric | 3.5" square (corners) | 4 |
Total yardage: 1/4 yard star, 1/4 yard background
12 inch
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Star fabric | 5.25" square (for QSTs) | 2 |
| Background fabric | 5.25" square (for QSTs) | 2 |
| Star fabric | 4.5" square (center) | 1 |
| Background fabric | 4.5" square (corners) | 4 |
Total yardage: 3/8 yard star, 3/8 yard background
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